Early Recognition of Emerging Health Problems
This two hour training program instructs Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to observe early signs and symptoms of new or changing health concerns among their clients who have I/DD and accurately communicate these observations to nursing personnel in Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). It aims to establish continuity of health care services so that nursing staff and administrators can see DSPs as health advocates and develop better communication strategies in organizations that support “the voice” of DSPs. The training may incorporate the FASSTrack© Software Program (Fast Assessment of Signs and Symptoms Tracking).
AUDIENCE
Staff in CBOs working with individuals with I/DD.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
Workshop space is limited to 20-25 participants.
AUDIENCE
Staff in CBOs working with individuals with I/DD.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify the importance of early detection of new or changing health problems in persons with I/DD,
- Review the role of DSPs in observing and reporting signs and symptoms of emerging health problems,
- Review the importance of observing and reporting emerging health problems among persons with I/DD,
- Practice strategies for better communication using the signs and symptoms observation checklist, and
- Describe Signs and Symptoms Checklist and how to use it.
Workshop space is limited to 20-25 participants.
COST
Webinar:
On-Site Training: We will travel to your organization and provide training. Please contact us for cost and additional information.
CEUs
Three (2) CEUs provided for Nursing Home Administrators, QSP, Social Workers (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LCPC), Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists. Add extra $10 per person for CEUs.
MORE INFORMATION
Jasmina Sisirak at jsisirak@uic.edu or call 312-996-3982.
Webinar:
- $50 per person, training materials included.
- 20% off to organizations that register 3+ participants.
On-Site Training: We will travel to your organization and provide training. Please contact us for cost and additional information.
CEUs
Three (2) CEUs provided for Nursing Home Administrators, QSP, Social Workers (LCSW, LSW, LPC, LCPC), Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists. Add extra $10 per person for CEUs.
MORE INFORMATION
Jasmina Sisirak at jsisirak@uic.edu or call 312-996-3982.
