Training

Members $150 Non Members $185 Dates: March 6, 7, and 8th 9:30am-4:30pm 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… Read More »IN PERSON AMAP MARCH 2024

March 7th 10am-5pm Members $140 Non Members $170 This course satisfies the requirement that all SCIP instructors recertify annually.

March 12th 10am-1pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM Members $70/Non Members $95 We know that the onset of aging happens sooner for people with disabilities. This is especially true for people with down syndrome although many are affected. They can show signs of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, and Memory Loss. Its important for staff to recognize the signs… Read More »ONLINE-Signs of Aging

THIS TRAINING WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN PERSON AT IAC Members $140/Non Members $170 Don’t sweat the small stuff and a lot of what happens is small stuff. Managers are advocates for the people we support and the program itself. Some battles you need to “go to the mattresses” and others you need to let go.… Read More »POSTPONED! IN PERSON- Picking the Battles

Members $350 / Non Members $375 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 Training March 2024

March 25th 10am-12:30pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM Members $60/ Non Members $85 Presented by Jason Hopper- Hopper Trainings LLC The I/DD non-profit sector is facing its greatest challenge since the institutional crisis of the 1970s. Staff shortages due to the pandemic and exhaustion from seasoned employees have put tremendous strain on the lives of the most vulnerable… Read More »ONLINE- Frontline Supervisor Training for Effective Leadership

March 26th 10am-4pm IN PERSON AT IAC Members $140/Non Members $190 In 2024 it is really important for people to enjoy what they do in order to be committed to what they do. We often think of work as a four-letter word, but it is so much more. If you can make the job of… Read More »IN PERSON-How to Have Fun in 2024

Members $150 / Non Members $185 Dates: 4/8, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/15 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 medication measurement of vital signs, and common abbreviations used in… Read More »Virtual AMAP Training-April 2024

Members $40/ Non Members $55 presented by Jason Hopper – Hopper Trainings, LLC. It can be difficult to train staff in a state mandated SCIP course where you must maintain momentum for up to 17 hours and convey the importance of the topic at hand effectively. There is a lot of material to cover but… Read More »POWER HOUR: Effective SCIP Presentations

Members $425/Non members $525 Class Dates:   April 10, 11,16,18,30, May 1, 2nd 4:30pm-7:30pm Test May 3rd 8:30am-4:30pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM Are you a nonprofit professional ready to learn and take on investigations at your organization? This training will be an immersive virtual training series that provides specialized investigative skills to new investigators.  Add to calendar