TRAINING SERVICES
Providing quality training to new Direct Support Professionals can be challenging and expensive. AIRES offers an affordable training solution to the community. Whether you need to provide your staff with comprehensive introductory training or you just need to re-certify staff in a specific course, the AIRES Quality Enhancement Department has a solution that will work for you. Each of our training staff has personal experience working with people with disabilities in addition to rigorous and thorough professional development in each of the training curriculums. AIRES training classes mirror the training classes that can be found in the Principles of Caregiving, Aging and Physical Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities modules of the Arizona Direct Care Curriculum Project. The AIRES training curriculum has been reviewed and received approval from the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Program Monitoring Unit, and AHCCCS so the AIRES training classes can help Qualified Vendors and their staff meet the training requirements of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, as well as the Direct Care Worker requirements.
We offer the training in Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande, Sierra Vista, Prescott Valley, and in NE Arizona. Classes are offered on a frequent basis. Participants report very high satisfaction with the classes and superior information retention. Links to the training calendars can be found at the top of the page.
Provides an overview of positive behavioral support concepts and techniques, behavior assessment ideas and tools, and approved physical intervention techniques. Successful completion measured by comprehensive written and physical examination. Successful course participants receive a certification. You must be affiliated with a DES/DDD Qualified vendor or DES/DDD to be certified in Prevention & Support. Persons not affiliated with DES/DDD may participate in the class, but will only receive a certificate of participation.
Reviews individual we support rights, the Division of Developmental Disabilites’ rules regarding behavior management, and stresses the prohibitions against neglect and abuse. Successful completion measured by comprehensive written examination. Successful course participants receive a certification.
Presents in-depth instruction on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid principles. Successful completion measured by comprehensive written and physical examination. Successful course participants receive a certification.
Introduces participants to many types of disabilities and the supports that each may require.
Covers medication administration techniques and gives participants a basic understanding of medication uses. Provides participants with hands-on experience reading labels and documenting administration of medications.
Discusses concepts related to basic health and medical care as practiced by Direct Support Professionals. Meal planning and nutrition is covered here. Participants receive training on Blood-borne Pathogens and safety. Also provides an introduction to seizures and seizure protocols.
Presents information about the “when” and “why” of incident reports. Participants practice writing Incident Reports based on practical examples.
Familiarizes participants with the ISP document and its components. Objectives and outcomes, as well as the process for developing them are presented. Teaching plans and strategies are discussed. Participants learn about reporting requirements related to the ISP.
Introduces the Code of Ethics from the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals. Participants engage in discussion about the role of the Direct Support Professional as caregiver, role model, and advocate.
Reviews concepts related to providing personal care to the individuals we support. Discusses how to provide intimate care in a way that promotes dignity and confidentiality. Lifting and carrying techniques are covered in this class, as well as skin integrity issues.
Discusses the history and philosophy of services to people with disabilities, stressing the need for continued advocacy. Presents concepts such as social role valorization, dignity of risk, least restrictive alternative, and normalization.
Provides both classroom and hands-on training to help staff provide safe transportation. Focuses on defensive driving techniques and also provides training on wheelchair restraints.