November 4th 10am-12pm IAC is pleased to offer our members a free training on Stress First Aid presented by the Support Trauma Recovery for Youth with Developmental Disabilities (STRYDD) Center at Northwell Health. This program is provided via our colleagues at AABR through a grant they received from SAMHSA. This is a free training, but… Read More »FREE Webinar – Stress First Aid
Members $250/Non Members $325 This class meets via zoom November 11th and 12th from 10am-3pm each day. In this hands-on training, you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to gather, analyze and report on key performance metrics for your organization. You will be guided through every step of the process, including: * Learning… Read More »ONLINE Practical Data Analytics
Members $375 / Non Members $400 Participants will learn safe & effective approaches to working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors. Participants will also learn appropriate calming techniques, preventive strategies to de-escalate adverse situations & proper techniques for physical intervention when all else fails. This training covers CORE techniques. Staff seeking training must work in… Read More »IN PERSON FULL SCIP-R
Members $150/Non members $180 Class Dates November 12th and 13th 9:30am-1:30pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM Only those who have been previously certified at IAC may attend. Those who have participated in IAC’s Incident Investigators training and have received a certification should be re-certified every 3 years. The course will include the following: • Review of Protection… Read More »ONLINE Incident Investigation Recertification
November 14th 12:30pm-2:30pm presented by Peter J. D'Amico, Ph.D., ABPP and George Wurzer, LCSW of the STRYDD Center at Northwell Health FREE FOR MEMBERS This training will cover the following topics: Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Individuals with IDD Explore the effects of trauma on individuals with IDD and the unique challenges they face.… Read More »FREE Webinar-Trauma-Informed Care For Individuals with I/DD
FREE Seizure Recognition and First-Aid Certification TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN! PICK EITHER SESSION! November 18th 10 am-12 pm OR 2 pm-4 pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM presented by Janet Romeo, Epilepsy Foundation Long Island, and Logan Devlin, Epilepsy Foundation Metro New York This training is intended to complement but not replace any required OPWDD trainings on this topic. Why Seizure… Read More »FREE Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification
November 19th 10am-2pm Members $125/ Non Members $160 Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention-Re-Certification This half-day course meets the requirements for annual Re-Certification for SCIP-R. Participants will review safe & effective approaches to working with individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors. Participants will also revisit appropriate calming techniques, preventive strategies to de-escalate adverse situations & proper… Read More »SCIP RECERTIFICATION
presented by Margaret J. Gould November 19th 10am-4pm Difficult staff can make a manager's life frustrating. Often the challenge is confronting the person. The aim is to resolve problems. This class will discuss how to effectively supervise staff presenting issues in the workplace. We will offer an array of ideas on how to deal… Read More »IN PERSON Supervising Difficult and Unacceptable Workplace Behavior
Dates: November 20, 21, 22 9:30am-4pm Members $175/ Non Members $200 This course certifies trainees to administer medications in OPWDD-funded residential and day programs. This course follows the OPWDD approved AMAP curriculum and includes: responsibilities of AMAP certification, common medications, side effects, rights and responsibilities of administering medication measurement of vital signs, and common abbreviations used in the medical… Read More »IN PERSON AMAP TRAINING NOVEMBER 2024
Members $175/Non Members $200 This class meets online via zoom December 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9th from 5pm-9pm. This course certifies trainees to administer medications in OPWDD-funded residential and day programs. This course follows the OPWDD approved AMAP curriculum and includes: responsibilities of AMAP certification, common medications, side effects, rights and responsibilities of administering… Read More »VIRTUAL AMAP TRAINING