Sessions designed to equip professionals with the knowledge to safely support people with disabilities and their health care needs.
Adult CPR & First Aid
Instructor: RaeAnn Fahey, American Red Cross Certified Instructor
Location: UW-Waisman Center Outreach: 122 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 100, Madison WI
Date & Time:
Adult CPR 3:30 - 5:00 PM
First Aid: 5:00 - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, November 10: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, December 8: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, January 12: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, February 2: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, March 2: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Registration Fee:
Staff working in a Dane County DD Services Agency:
Adult CPR: $15 per person; First Aid: $15 per person.
All others: $25 per person, per session; $50 for both sessions (CPR and First Aid).
Space is limited: Enrollment is open to people working for a Dane County DD Services agency. Others may enroll only if space permits.
Description:
The course content includes recognizing and caring for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults and heart disease prevention. This training also includes an overview of first aid. Skills include Adult CPR, controlling bleeding; caring for muscle, bone and joint injuries; treating burns; and responding to shock. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive an Adult CPR and First Aid Certificate. Participants are welcome to bring food, only light snacks will be provided.
Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities: Diagnostic Dilemmas, Behavioral Management and Treatment Strategies, and Use of Medications
Presenters: Nancy Shook and Axel Junker
Date and Time: None scheduled at this time.
(there will be a very short break for lunch, however people are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to eat during class discussion)
Location: UW-Waisman Center Outreach: 122 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 100, Madison
Registration Fee: $24/session for Dane Co. DD Service Providers/$48 any other
Click here to register online
Individuals with dual diagnoses often seem to "fall through the cracks" of the service system and challenge us as providers. Ideas and support strategies that often are helpful and have proven to be effective for individuals with either a DD diagnosis or an MI diagnosis do not easily apply to individuals who have both of these diagnosed disabilities. In this training, participants will learn about important issues related to individuals with these co-occurring conditions:
- Diagnosis - how is it done, and what does it mean?
- Assessment and treatment approaches - How can they be adapted for individuals with DD?
- Psychotropic Medications - what is used and why? Pros and Cons
Learn about the DSM-IV, types of psychotropic medication, effective ways to collect and record important data, and discuss other important issues and concerns for people supporting individuals with a dual diagnosis. There are "No Easy Answers" - but we will discuss the value of a book of this name in which consensus by a wide representation of Wisconsin DD care providers developed "best practice" guidelines to support and safeguard persons with both DD and MI.
Axel Junker is a program consultant for the UW Waisman Center's Community TIES program. TIES (Training, Intervention, and Evaluation Services) provides a variety of positive behavioral supports for individuals with developmental disabilities who have challenging behaviors. Axel's main responsibility within TIES is to coordinate Dane County's Crisis Response program for adults with developmental disabilities, which often requires cooperation with mental health service providers or criminal justice practitioners. Prior to joining TIES, Axel has worked for numerous years as a supported employment professional.
Nancy Shook, R.N., A.P.N.P., is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the UW Waisman Center's Community TIES program. She coordinates and is the nurse for the Waisman Center TIES Clinic (Psychiatry). She does nursing assessment of individuals with developmental disabilities who have health or mental heath concerns, provides nursing consultation services for community support providers, and coordinates and teaches classes about health care issues. Nancy has an M.S. in Social Work, and an M.S. in Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing. She has worked as a nurse in Intensive Care, Cardiovascular Surgery, Emergency Care, Pediatric / Adolescent Health, and Community Support for persons with Developmental Disabilities. She has been a therapist for children, adolescents, adults, and for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Epilepsy and Daily Living
Presenter: Art Taggart, Epilepsy Foundation
None scheduled at this time.
Everything you want to know (and more!) about recurring seizures, seizure recognition, and first aid for seizures. An overview of the international classification system for seizures will make you a better observer and recorder of seizure activity. Differential diagnoses, behavioral events, and medication issues will be covered in addition to common psychosocial issues affecting people with epilepsy and you will view video footage of all the major seizure types. Get answers to all your questions during the interactive Q & A.
Art Taggart has been the Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation South Central Wisconsin since 1991. The Epilepsy Foundation named him Executive of the Year at their national conference in October 2003. Mr Taggart is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in English and Philosophy. In addition to nonprofit management, he has a background in sales, marketing, and has been a management consultant to the hospitality industry. Mr Taggart has been elected by his peers to the Management Operations Team of the Epilepsy Foundation National Office. He has served on the National Fund Raising Task Force and has chaired its subcommittee on technology and fund development. As Executive Director at the Epilepsy Foundation, Mr Taggart speaks regularly on epilepsy, seizure first aid, and on psychosocial issues affecting people with chronic health conditions. Mr. Taggart is chairperson of the Coalition for Wisconsin Health, an 80-member organization dedicated to universal, portable, and affordable health insurance for all Wisconsin residents.
OSHA/Universal Precautions
Instructor: Linda Bollig
UW-Waisman Center Outreach: 122 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 100, Madison
Registration Fee: $12/session for Dane Co. DD Service Providers/$24 any other
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, November 10: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Wednesday, December 2: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday, December 15: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Wednesday, January 6: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, January 20: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Description:
This class meets the requirements for the mandated annual training required by OSHA for support providers whose jobs involve potential contact with blood-borne pathogens.
This training is designed for supported living providers. Completion of this course will not meet state guidelines specific to licensed AFH and CBRF providers.
Safe Medication Administration
Instructor: Denise Mullen, Carol Morley
Location: UW-Waisman Center Outreach: 122 E. Olin Ave., Ste. 100, Madison
Registration Fee: $12/session for Dane Co. DD Service Providers/$24 any other
Space is limited. Please call to notify Training & Consultation if you are unable to attend.
Dates & Times:
Wednesday, November 11: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday, December 2: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, January 12: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
Description:
Learn the “Do’s and Don’ts” about safe medication administration. How can you reduce risk for consumers (and yourself) when handling or taking medications? What questions should you ask about medications? Where can you get answers and information? The classes are particularly recommended for anyone who is responsible for administering medications or for participating in a medication distribution system.
This training is designed for supported living providers. Completion of this course will not meet state guidelines specific to licensed AFH and CBRF providers.