Online Course » DD04 Developmental Disability - Assessment

Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with information describing the role of assessments in helping an individual determine needs and wants and defining the role of the learner in the assessment process.
Course Objective:
• Explain why assessments are important and how data is collected. 
• Identify the purpose of formal and informal assessments. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of positive behavioral supports and the basic principles of behavior. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of how the information from assessments benefits the individual. 
• Write goals and objectives based on an assessment. 
Intended Audience:
Direct support professionals, case managers, nursing assistants, health aides 
Author Bio:
The Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers, Inc. also known as Providers’ Council is a statewide association of health and human service agencies. Founded in 1975, the Providers' Council is the state's largest human service trade association and is widely recognized as the official voice of the private human service provider industry. Providers’ Council founded and deployed the first online curriculum and credential programs for direct support professionals and continues to enhance this curriculum with current data and workforce practices.
Hours:
1.00
Certificates:
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