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Department of Disability Services (DDS) Mandatory Training

Master new skills with our comprehensive training program

Department of Disability Services (DDS) Mandatory Training
$95

Course Modules & Content

1 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

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Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

Resources & Materials

Introduction To Developmental Disabilities - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

2 A Blueprint for Service

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A Blueprint for Service

Resources & Materials

Blueprint for Service Delivery-DC - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

3 Quality of Life

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Quality of Life

Resources & Materials

Quality of Life - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

4 Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness

Resources & Materials

Health and Wellness - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

5 Adaptive Equipment

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Adaptive Equipment

Resources & Materials

Adaptive Equipment - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

6 Introduction to Human Rights

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Introduction to Human Rights

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Introduction to Human Rights - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

7 Universal Precautions & General Safety Guidelines

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Universal Precautions & General Safety Guidelines

Resources & Materials

Universal Precautions- Encase -.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

8 Making Friends and Building Relationships

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Making Friends and Building Relationships

Resources & Materials

Making Friends and Building Relationships - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

9 Incident Management

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Incident Management

Resources & Materials

Incident Management - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

10 Defensive Driving

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Defensive Driving

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Defensive Driving Training- Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

1 First Aid

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First Aid

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First Aid - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

2 Infection Control: Universal Precautions and Safety Basics

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Infection Control: Universal Precautions and Safety Basics

Resources & Materials

Infection Control Universal Precautions and Safety Basics - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

3 Adaptive Equipment Maintenance Protocol

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Adaptive Equipment Maintenance Protocol

Resources & Materials

Adaptive Equipment Maintenance Protocol - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

4 Recognition of, Prevention of & Obligation to Report Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation & Serious Physical Injury

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Recognition of, Prevention of & Obligation to Report Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation & Serious Physical Injury

Resources & Materials

Recognition, Prevention and Obligation to Report Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

5 Fire Safety For Direct Support Professionals

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Fire Safety For Direct Support Professionals

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Fire Safety for Direct Support Professionals - Encase..pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

6 Hazard Communications For Direct Support Professionals

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Hazard Communications For Direct Support Professionals

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Hazard Communications - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

7 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability For Direct Support Professionals

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability For Direct Support Professionals
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability For Direct Support Professionals

Resources & Materials

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

8 Embracing Diversity Cultural Competency in the Workplace

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Embracing Diversity Cultural Competency in the Workplace

Resources & Materials

Embracing Diversity Cultural Competency in the Workplace - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

1 Depression Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

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Depression Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Resources & Materials

Depression Diagnosis - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

2 Diabetes

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Diabetes

Resources & Materials

Diabetes - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

3 Conflict Resolution and Handling Complaints

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Conflict Resolution and Handling Complaints

4 Accident Prevention

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Accident Prevention

Resources & Materials

Accident Prevention - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

5 Aging and the Special Needs of the Elderly for DSP

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Aging and the Special Needs of the Elderly for DSP

6 Anxiety Disorder

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Anxiety Disorder

7 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)

Resources & Materials

ADHD - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

8 Autism Spectrum Disorder An Introduction to Understanding ASD

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Autism Spectrum Disorder An Introduction to Understanding ASD

9 Basic Food Safety Foodborne Illness

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Basic Food Safety Foodborne Illness

Resources & Materials

Basic Food Safety.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

10 Basic Nutrition

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Basic Nutrition

Resources & Materials

Basic Nutrition - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

11 Bloodborne Pathogens

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Bloodborne Pathogens

12 Cognitive Impairment An Introduction

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Cognitive Impairment An Introduction

Resources & Materials

Cognitive Impairment - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

13 Dysphagia and Specialized Diets

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Dysphagia and Specialized Diets

Resources & Materials

Dysphagia and Specialised diets - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

14 Eating Disorders Identification and Treatment

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Eating Disorders Identification and Treatment

Resources & Materials

Eating Disorders Identification and Treatment - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

15 HIV and AIDS for Caregivers

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HIV and AIDS for Caregivers

Resources & Materials

HIV & AIDS - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

16 Individual Planning for Direct Support Professionals

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Individual Planning for Direct Support Professionals

Resources & Materials

Individual Planning for DSP - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

17 Seizure Disorders

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Seizure Disorders

Resources & Materials

Seizure Disorders - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

18 Safe Lifting for Direct Support Professionals

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Safe Lifting for Direct Support Professionals

Resources & Materials

Safe Lifting - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

19 General Characteristics - An Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

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General Characteristics - An Introduction to Developmental Disabilities

Resources & Materials

General Characteristics - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

20 Sexual Abuse Prevention for Disability Providers

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Sexual Abuse Prevention for Disability Providers

Resources & Materials

Sexual Abuse Prevention for Disability Providers - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

21 Slips, Trips and Falls for Direct Support Professionals

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Slips, Trips and Falls for Direct Support Professionals

Resources & Materials

Slips, Trips and Falls - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

22 Ethics, Boundaries and Professional Behavior

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Ethics, Boundaries and Professional Behavior

Resources & Materials

Ethics, Boundaries and Professional Behavior - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

23 Incident Management in Cases of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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Incident Management in Cases of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

24 Influenza Control and Prevention

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Influenza Control and Prevention

Resources & Materials

Influenza Control and Prevention - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

25 MRSA Identification, Treatment, and Prevention

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MRSA Identification, Treatment, and Prevention

Resources & Materials

MRSA - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

26 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Resources & Materials

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

27 Principles of Behavior Change: Positive Approaches and Supports

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Principles of Behavior Change: Positive Approaches and Supports

Resources & Materials

Principles of Behavior Change Positive Approaches and Supports - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

28 Promoting Community Integration and Inclusion for Direct Support Professionals

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Promoting Community Integration and Inclusion for Direct Support Professionals

Resources & Materials

Promoting Community Integration and Inclusion - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

29 Substance Abuse

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Substance Abuse

Resources & Materials

Substance abuse - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

30 Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Choices for Direct Support Professionals

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Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Choices for Direct Support Professionals

Resources & Materials

Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Choices for Direct Support Professionals - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

31 Tuberculosis Control and Prevention

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Tuberculosis Control and Prevention

Resources & Materials

Tuberculosis Control and Prevention - Encase - Copy.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

32 Workplace Violence: Identification, Prevention and Handling

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Workplace Violence: Identification, Prevention and Handling

Resources & Materials

Workplace Violence - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

33 Communicable Diseases Identification, Treatment and Prevention

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Communicable Diseases Identification, Treatment and Prevention

Resources & Materials

Communicable Diseases - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

34 Communication Skills for DSP

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Communication Skills for DSP

Resources & Materials

Communication Skills - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

35 Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

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Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Resources & Materials

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease - Encase.pptx.pdf Enrollment Required

Course Description

Mandatory Department of Disability Services (DDS) Training

This training course is designed to equip caregivers, direct support professionals, and service providers with the essential knowledge and skills to support individuals with disabilities. The program focuses on person-centered care, safety, communication, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Participants will gain practical insights into best practices for fostering independence, inclusion, and overall well-being.

  • The passing score is 85%
  • Enrollment fees are non-refundable

 

Course Summary

What You Will Learn

  • The principles of person-centered care and disability rights
  • Effective communication strategies, including AAC and behavioral supports
  • Health, safety, and emergency response procedures
  • Understanding and preventing abuse, neglect, and exploitation
  • Compliance with HIPAA, DDA, and other regulatory requirements
  • Strategies for promoting community integration and independence
  • Best practices in assisting with daily living activities