The Anixter Center Training Institute offers a blended learning option for this course that combines classroom and online participation. Students can access online training courses on any internet-connected computer, or utilize a computer by appointment at Anixter Center’s computer lab.
Classroom courses are available January 28, 2013 1pm-4pm, January 29, 2013 9am-4pm, and January 30, 2013 9am-3pm. They will be held in the Polk Conference Center located at 2032 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago (click here for map/directions). For more information contact Training Institute Director Katie Yamashiroya at (773) 929-8200 x229 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (4 hours online)
- Characteristics of Different Developmental Disabilities covers intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy and epilepsy
- Teaching Strategies and Challenges covers learning styles and effective teaching strategies pertaining to developmental disabilities
Basic Health and Safety (15 hours online)
Seizures (1 hour)
- Causes and risk factors
- Different types of seizures
- Treatments available
Health Observations and Measurements (2 hours)
- Symptoms of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Reporting and documentation fatigue
Infectious Disease in the Workplace (2.5hours)
- Transmission symptoms
- Treatments (HIV, Hepatitis B, and TB)
- Universal precautions
Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) (1.5 hours)
- How to assist with daily living activities
- How to test water temperature
- Using various OJT activities checklists (shaving, mouth care, etc.)
Environmental and Individual Safety (2 hours)
- Isolation procedures
- Food safety
- Safe transportations
- Safe evacuations
- Fire safety
- Safe lifting
Human Growth and Development (2 hours)
- The proper names for body parts
- The development ladder
- The development milestones
- The five senses
- Different developmental rates
- Sexuality
Wellness, Part One and Two (4 hours)
- Nutritional guidelines for children and adults
- Balanced diet guidelines
- The various healthy food groups
- Recommended selections of food groups
- How to select healthier foods and encourage exercise
Abuse and Neglect (3 hours classroom)
- Types of abuse and neglect
- Reporting responsibilities
- Investigation procedures
- Preventive strategies
Human Rights (4 hours)
- Historic struggle for human rights for people with disabilities
- Role of Human Rights and Behavior Support Committee
- Guardians
- Confidentiality
- DSP’s role in supporting choices and protecting rights
- Ethical responsibilities of DSPs
- Confidentiality laws and practices
Human Interaction and Communication (4 hours classroom)
- Modes of communication
- Barriers and strategies for improving communication
- Assistive technology
Service Plans and Documentation (4 hours classroom)
- People-centered planning and implementation of Service Plans
- Development of goals and objectives
- Documentation practice
CPR and First Aid (6 hours classroom)
- First Aid and CPR training for Adults
1 CEU credit for every 1.0 hour of instruction completed in the classroom or online. Fee for the complete 40 hours of instruction is $950.
