As an employee of an agency that provides waiver services, you are required to meet certain training requirements. To receive credit for Required Training, you MUST show proof of training with a certificate. To receive credit for Annual Service-Specific /Certified Training, you must provide proof of training with a certificate and syllabus/agenda. You must provide this proof to your employer.
Some training is required BEFORE you start work, some is required within a CERTAIN TIME-FRAME during your probation period (usually 30-90 days) or IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR CERTIFICATE, and some Service-Specific Training is required ANNUALLY.
If you are hired, you are responsible for ensuring you have completed your Hire Training requirements and Annual/Certified Training requirements. Check the Handbook for the most current requirements. You must ensure your Annual Training is actually training (example: a presentation, a conference, how to do something). You may NOT just read articles for your training. You may NOT use the same training more than one time.
Ensure you obtain an official Certificate for the Required Training you receive. If you cannot get an official certificate for Annual Training, use the company Certificate with the company Syllabus.
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| REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO TRAINING | Pre-Service Certification - APD Required BEFORE staff can take any training. Provider Verification Education/Experience - Required for education/experience verification. |
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| RESOURCES | Training Sources Provides a suggested list of sources for Annual training. This includes Classroom, Web-based, Self-paced [presentations, conferences, etc]. You can use some of these topics or find your own. Whatever you use it MUST be considered training (not just reading an article) where you learn about something or learn to do something. You must also have a certificate and syllabus as proof of training (see Proof of Training Certificate). PRINTABLE charts to track your training: • Hire Training Chart - Chart of all training requirements. Completed one time when you are hired. • Annual/Certified Training Chart - Chart for keeping track of annual training requirements. All Annual Training should include topics related to at least one client with whom you are currently working in supported living. See Annual/Certified Training. |
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| TRAINING LINKS See TRAINING SOURCES for suggestions for training for Annual Training |
APD Website Agency for Persons with Disabilities Link to the APD Website, find Area Training Information and click on APD Provider Training to get information on APD training requirements. APD Provider Training The link provides information on classes provided by APD (such as AIDS/HIV, Social Security Work Incentives, Core Competency, etc). Read the information provided. Get general information for each section (basic, service-specific, and in-service) and also a calendar of classes to take. On the calendar, open the class you want (click on the + sign and click on "Register. Fill out the form and press "Send". You must bring your confirmation email and you may need to bring training materials with you to class. Follow the instructions for accessing and printing out the training materlals, as required. NOTE: APD at Tallahassee Community College (TCC) - no longer available (08-20-16) Delmarva Select Delmarva from the APD Provider Training page Follow the link to the Delmarva FSQAP Training Center. Select "Training Center" from the menu on the left, then select "Online Training Information", then "Main" and follow the instructions to register to take classes. AHCA Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Click on the Site Menu at the top for an index of available topics. AHCA Background Screening e-Library for training TRAIN Florida This is the main way to obtain your required training. Learn about TRAIN Florida at http://apdcares.org/providers/training/. Contact your Program Administrator for information on how to register. DO NOT register without contacting the Program Administrator first. TRN (Training Resource Network) -- Currently has only Supported Employment Training -- Best Practices in Supported Employment: Part One -- Introduction to Social Security Work Incentives: Part Two (also required by SLC prehire) |
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| APD APPROVED TRAINERS | Medication Administration/Validation Approved Trainers/Validators From the APD Website, select 65G-7 Approved Trainers/Validators or check with your Program Administrator. Behavior Emergency Procedures (Reactive Strategies) From Service-SpecificTraining page, select Reactive Strategies Trainers for a list of approved trainers. Supported Living Trainers TBD by APD |
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| RULES & LAWS | APD rules and laws governing supported living can be found at APD Rules. Florida Administrative Code can be found at Florida Administrative Weekly and Florida Administrative Code. | |
| DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HANDBOOKS | Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage & Limitations Hanbooks & Appdendices -- Please refer to the most current handbook IBudget Medicaid Waiver Coverage and Limitations Handbook FINAL 09-15 Effective 09-15 DD Ibudget Medicaid Waiver Coverage and Limitations Handbook DRAFT 12-12 DD Handbook & Appendices - 11/10 Effective 11/10 and 06-12 DD Handbook & Appendices DRAFT - 09-10 DD Handbook & Appendices - 05/10 Effective 05/10 DD Handbook & Appendices - 07/07 Effective 12/08 DD Handbook & Appendices - 06/05 Effective 06/05 DD Handbook & Appendices - 10/02 Effective ? DDHandbook & Appendices - 07/02 Effective 10/02 Provider General Handbook - 07/12 Effective 07/12 |
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| PROOF OF TRAINING CERTIFICATE |
For Required training, you MUST get a certificate as proof of your training. For any Required training (APD Approved or Certified Training), you will receive a certifcate from the trainer. Make sure your name is spelled correctly and the date is on the certificate. APD Approved - Zero Tolerance, HIPAA, Direct Care Core Competency, etc Certified Training - CPR, First Aid, etc. from a source other than APD (such as TRAIN Florida) For Annual, you MUST get a certificate that has all of the information shown on the LNB Certificate. You must also provide a syllabus of the training or other information provided from the source for your training. If necessary you can have the trainer fill in the required information on the LNB Certificate if there is no official certificate provided. Use the syllabus/agenda if no official syllabus/agenda is provided for the class. * Certificate - NEW 02-01-17 Print and complete 1 certificate for each course completed (if an official certificate is not provided by APD Approved or Certified Training source). * Syllabus/Agenda- NEW 02-01-17 Print and complete the information on the Syllabus as proof of training OR use an official syllabus/agenda provided by the training organization. |
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| HIRE TRAINING | This training must be completed successfully at hire. May be required Prehire or within 30 days or 90 days.
APD Required Training |
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| ANNUAL/CERTIFIED TRAINING |
To provide medicaid waiver services you must meet certain training requirements. You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining your training. You may also sign any updates on company policies, contracts, and employment information, and complete a Self-Assessment annually. Annual Training includes service-specific training and is required annually. Certified Training is taken in accordance with the IBudget Handbook, APD, and as stated on your certificate (CPR, first aid, HIV/AIDS, HIPAA, Zero Tolerance, etc). Print the Annual/Certified Training Chart and a Certificate before you begin so that you can enter the information required to keep track of your training. You may also need the Syllabus/Agenda if one is not provided by the training organization. You MUST submit proof to the office to receive credit. You may use the TRAINING SOURCES for ideas or find your own. Do not use any one topic more than one time. Make sure your training is NOT just reading an article, but learning about something or learning to do something. Your Annual Training MUST include topics related to at least one client with whom you currently work in supported living. See your Annual/Certified Training Chart for details. SLC -- 8 hours related to supported living Topic examples: affordable housing, asset development, money management, specific health needs, accessing government benefits (such as food stamps or legal services), legal services, employment-related topics, person-centered planning, community resources, choice, safety issues, community inclusion, volunteering, specific disability (such Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Autism, Mental Retardation, etc.), etc PS Day/Qtr -- 4 hours related to at least one client with whom you are currently working Topic examples: health needs, community resources, person-centered planning, etc. LSD1 (Companion) -- 4 hours related to at least one client with whom you are currently working Topic examples: health needs, community resources, person-centered planning, etc. |
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| PREHIRE SLC TRAINING | SLC Pre-Service (18 hours total - hours now determined by APD as of 08-2015) For new staff only. Follow the link for the SLC Pre-Service Training Calendar to register for this class. It covers the history of supported living, eligibility, supporting choice, implementation plans, task analysis, assessments, safety and health strategies, and quality assurance. You will need to bring a copy of the Supported Living Guide (2005) to class and you will need to have a copy of your Pre Service Certification which you can request from your employer or download for your employer to complete. Check on the APD website for current information. SLC Introduction to Social Security Work Incentives Information about social security, medicare, medicaid. This is a Supported Employment Coaching course also required by the SLC. Follow the link for the SLC Pre-Service Training Calendar to register for this class. Check to ensure you have copies of required documentation (such as BPQY Handbook, the current Red Book, etc). Locate this training on TRAIN Florida. |
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL WAIVER
PROVIDERS PREHIRE |
Overview of Medicaid waivers, provider qualifications, compliance with laws, etc. | |
| OVERVIEW OF APD WAIVER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 90 Days |
NOTE: This appears to be the same course as listed above. It is a requirement in the Handbook, so it appears here. | |
| MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
PREHIRE (if working with a client who takes medications) |
Medication Administration Course Staff MUST have this training PRIOR to working with a client who needs medication administratin assistance. This course MUST be re-taken IF you allow your Validation to expire. Medication Administration Validation Staff MUST be validated PRIOR to working with a client who needs medication administration assistance. Staff MUST be VALIDATED ANNUALLY (BEFORE your certificate expires). 65G-7 FAC - Medication Administration Rule 65G-7 - Medication Administratin Rule (pdf file) * Use the Florida Rules website for the most current information. |
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| BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (REACTIVE STRATEGIES)
WITHIN 30 days (if working with a client who requires behavioral procedures) |
Behavioral Emergency Procedures (Reactive Strategies) This course is offered through an APD class. Supported living staff are NOT ALLOWED to use reactive strategies unless a strategy is identified in the client's Behavior Plan that you will need to use and you have successfully completed the Behavioral Emergency Procedures (Reactive Strategies) course. You MUST have this course in order to use any kind of reactive strategy if it is identified in the client's Behavior Plan. See your employer regarding registering for this class. TO REPEAT: You may NOT use any reactive strategy unless you have successfully completed the course AND a strategy has been identified in the client's Behavior Plan that you will need to use. 65G-8 FAC - Reactive Strategies Rule 65G-8 - Reactive Strategies Rule (pdf file) * Use the Florida Rules website for the most current information. |
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| CPR, FIRST AID, HIV/AIDS/INFECTION CONTROL WITHIN 90 days |
CPR (update per your certificate) You will need to register for a Adult CPR course with your local fire department or Red Cross. Other qualified trainers may also be available, but you must be sure to get training that will certify you in Adult CPR. Submit your card or a copy for credit. You must also renew your CPR certification based on the certificate expiration date. First Aid (update per your certificate) You will need to register for a First Aid course with your local fire department or Red Cross. Other qualified trainers may also be available. Submit your card or a copy for credit. HIV/AIDS/Infection Control (update per your certificate) You can take HIV/AIDS through the APD Provider Training Service-Specific Training or through another valid approved trainer such as the Department of Health, the Red Cross, etc. Check in the current IBudget Handbook on page B-8 for current sources. You only need to take this one time IF your current certificate does NOT have an expiration date. Otherwise, you must re-certify in accordance with the expiration date on your certificate. |
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| ZERO TOLERANCE PREHIRE |
Zero Tolerance (and every 3 years) You can learn about Zero Tolerance at the APD Zero Tolerance Initiative. Currently, there are 2 ways to get Zero Tolerance training: Follow the link for APD Provider Training, select Required Training Calendar, find Zero Tolerance and select the +. Follow the instructions. Use TRAIN Florida NOTE: APD's Training Site at TCC is no longer available. |
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| BILL OF RIGHTS | Bill of Rights Get the Bill of Rights Title XXIX, Chapter 393.13 to read. BIll of Rights Questions - answer the questions Bill of Rights Answers - check your answers Rights & Choice Training TBD |
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| HIPAA
WITHIN 30 Days |
HIPAA (Annual) Use of TRAIN Florida is recommended. Currently, there are 3 ways to get HIPAA training: TRAIN Florida Attain, Inc CMS |
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| DIRECT CARE CORE COMPETENCY
WITHIN 90 Days |
The Core Competency includes 2 courses: "Introduction to Developmental Disabilities" and "Health & Safety". (1 time) You may take register for a class with TRAIN Florida |
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| PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING | Person Centered Planning Person Centered Planning - What is Person Centered Planning Person Centered Planning - The Process Creating Goals Questions Creating Goals Answers |
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| EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness training is located on the TRAINING SOURCES along with many other links to important disaster information. |
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| THE GUIDE TO SUPPORTED LIVING | The Guide to Supported Living Overview of the Guide to Supported Living |
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| POLICIES | Company Policies Company Policies, which must be signed on hire and annually, are a good resource for what you need to know about a variety of required topics. See Employee Forms for required policies. |
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| OTHER INFORMATION | Core Assurances NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED The Core Assurances are found in the DD Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook. They are not included in the IBudget Handbook. The Assurances are found on approximately page 157 in Appendix A. Use your scrollbar to go to this section or do a search for "Appendix A" until you find the correct section. To read the text online: Use the +/- Symbol to increase the size of the text so that it is readable. To print and read the text: Use the printer function to print the pages that cover the Core Assurances. Core Assurances Questions Core Assurances Answers |
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| DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS | Training is TBD. See your Program Administrator regarding requirements for documentation. | |
| WAIVER AGREEMENT & ATTACHMENTS | Training is TBD. See the most current handbook for guidelines. | |
| INCIDENT REPORTING | Training is TBD. See the Employee Menu for guidelines. | |
| DUE PROCESS | Due Process NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED | |