The topics covered in this course include defining dual diagnoses and mental illness, describing common diagnoses, psychological first aid, and when to seek mental health treatment.
This course is about 20 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
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Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
In this webinar from the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Dr. Nita Bhatt, an associate professor at Wright State University and a physician at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, speaks about substance use and substance use disorders in people with intellectual developmental disorders.
One CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
Reviews common anxiety disorders, how they may appear in people with developmental disabilities, and medical and non-medical treatments. Eligible for one (1) CPD unit in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent. 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
This course is from a recorded webinar facilitated by Dr. Allison Cowan on October 11, 2022.
One (1) CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
This course provides an overview of common mental illnesses and disorders, and how they can be addressed in individuals with developmental disabilities.
One and one-half (1.5) CPD units are available in Adult Services, County Board Member, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 90 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a high risk of psychiatric diagnoses, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Danielle Gainer explains how doctors diagnose mood disorders and how the symptoms may be different for people with intellectual disabilities.
One CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are more likely to have other neurological conditions at the same time, such as seizures, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dementia, and movement disorders. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Jeffrey Guiana reviews symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of common neurological conditions and how they can impact the functioning of people with intellectual disabilities.
One CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
Presented by Dr. Allison Cowan on October 4, 2022, this recorded webinar provides an overview of common types of personality disorders and how they intersect with people that have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
One CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
Presented by Dr. Allison Cowan on September 27, 2022, this recorded webinar describes the diagnostic criteria for the diagnoses of psychotic disorders including schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia in individuals with intellectual and developmental disorders (IDD).
One CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
This course is designed for frontline staff who work with children and teenagers with intensive and complex needs, also called Multi-System Youth. This course is required for the Intensive Behavior Support Rate Add-on for Intermediate Care Facilities.
Six and one-half (6.5) CPD units are available in the areas of adult services, county board member, investigative agent, service and support administration, and superintendent.
This course counts as six and one-half (6.5) hours toward the Competency-Based Training and Longevity Add-On.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
A recorded webinar presented by Dr. Jessica Porcelan, MD on July 12, 2022, this webinar examines the terminology and challenges experienced by transgender people who also experience intellectual disabilities (ID).
One CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Dual Diagnosis
Explains how working with employers helps people with developmental disabilities find the right jobs, and shares ways to build strong employer connections for better results.
This course is eligible for one hour (1) of CPD credit in the areas of adult services, service and support administrator, and superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Employment
Explores the vital role families play in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and how service providers can build strong partnerships with them. This training covers strategies for reducing tension, improving communication, and working collaboratively toward shared goals.
This course is eligible for one hour (1) of CPD credit in the areas of adult services, service and support administrator, and superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Employment
Reviews why having a job matters for people with developmental disabilities and how to support them in finding meaningful work. The training covers important laws, helpful services, and ways to create more job opportunities in the community.
This course is eligible for one hour (1) of CPD credit in the areas of adult services, service and support administrator, and superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Employment
Covers how job development focuses on building relationships with businesses and creating roles that match a job seeker's strengths. This training explains why a personalized approach leads to better, longer-lasting employment for people with developmental disabilities.
This course is eligible for one hour (1) of CPD credit in the areas of county board member, service and support administrator, and superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Employment
Explains how building connections with employers through networking helps uncover job opportunities and find roles that truly fit job seekers with developmental disabilities. The training shares ways to strengthen local business relationships and use networking to match people with the right jobs.
This course is eligible for one half hour (.5) of CPD credit in the areas of adult services, service and support administrator, and superintendent.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Employment
Explores how criminal records can create added barriers for people with developmental disabilities, and shares strategies to help them overcome these obstacles. The training provides tools to navigate legal challenges, connect with employers, and support people in finding meaningful, stable employment.
This course is eligible for one half hour (.5) of CPD credit in the areas of adult services, service and support administrator, and superintendent.
This course is about 30 minutes long.
Category: Employment
Successful completion provides authorization to deliver money management services to people participating in waiver services.
Category: Fundamentals
Course Content Reviewed: July 1, 2022
This training defines guardianship, explains what it means to provide consent, and shows how providers can support the people they serve or their guardians when providing consent.
This course is about 40 minutes long.
Category: Fundamentals
This course includes topics such as the role of language, defining developmental disability, descriptions of common developmental disabilities, Ohio's support system, and an overview of service planning, including the OhioISP.
This course is about 40 minutes long.
Category: Fundamentals
This course includes an introduction to empathy-based care for providers and anyone else who actively interacts with people.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Fundamentals
S.T.A.R.T. with Heart® is a service behavior model developed at the Cleveland Clinic. Along with the service recovery module, Respond with H.E.A.R.T.®, S.T.A.R.T with Heart highlights relationship-centered communication techniques to meaningfully connect with and serve people with developmental disabilities.
This course is about 70 minutes long.
Category: Fundamentals
This course is required for independent providers, directors of operations (DOOs), adminstrators of licensed residential facilities, agency providers, and billing agents.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Fundamentals
This course includes a review of the Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities and the NADSP Code of Ethics.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Fundamentals
Includes seizure first aid, care and use of the vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) magnet, and how to document seizure activity. Qualifies personnel to activate a vagus nerve stimulator.
This course is about 15 minutes long.
Category: Health and Safety
This course includes a review of universal precautions, including hand washing, exposure and clean up, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, personal protective equipment (PPE), handling sharps, and handling contaminated items.
This course is about 20 minutes long.
Category: Health and Safety
For people in the US with developmental disabilities, elopement can be a very serious issue. In this training, you will learn about why elopement happens, the signs to watch for, and how to prevent it from happening.
This course is about 20 minutes long.
Category: Health and Safety
This course includes topics such as immediate actions, MUI administrative investigations, defining Primary Person Involved (PPI), mandatory reporters, and investigation outcomes.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Health and Safety
This course includes definitions of Unusual Incidents (UIs) and Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs), reporting UIs and MUIs, and a review of the types of UIs and MUIs.
This course is about 30 minutes long.
Category: Health and Safety
This course includes topics such as choking risk factors, high-risk foods, food preparation, diet textures, supervision, choking prevention strategies, information for supervision staff, how to address food-seeking behavior, fall factors, and how to prevent falls.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Health and Safety
This course includes a review of the Health and Welfare Alerts released by the department in 2025.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Health and Safety
This course includes topics such as the definition and effects of trauma, behavioral support strategies, and restrictive measures.
This course is about 40 minutes long.
This course includes topics such as valued social roles, self-determination and self-advocacy, and community employment.
This course is about 25 minutes long.
Category: Inclusion and Rights
Covers how to communicate effectively and respectfully with people with developmental disabilities. The training introduces person-centered tools, trauma-informed care, and empathy-based approaches to help build trust, reduce barriers, and support people in both one-on-one and group settings.
This course is eligible for two hours (2) of CPD credit in the areas of adult services, service and support administrator, and superintendent.
This course is about 120 minutes long.
Category: Inclusion and Rights
It can be difficult for families and caregivers to talk about sex and sexuality with people who have intellectual disabilities, especially as sex and sexuality are often considered taboo topics. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Schindler reviews ways to help people with intellectual disabilities learn appropriate sexual behaviors and also express their sexuality in a healthy way. Dr Schindler also discusses sexual trauma and offending behaviors.
One CPD unit is available in the areas of Adult Services, County Board Member, Investigative Agent, Service and Support Administration, and Superintendent.
This course is about 60 minutes long.
Category: Inclusion and Rights
The team process results in a person-centered plan that reflects the person and what they want and need to live life to the fullest. Incorporating DSPs’ insights into the planning process is essential to ensure the plan accurately reflects the person's needs and desires.
This course is about 20 minutes long.
Category: OhioISP and Planning
This course includes an introduction to service planning and the Ohio Individual Service Plan (OhioISP) for direct support professionals and independent providers.
This course is about 20 minutes long.
Category: OhioISP and Planning