Training for Caregivers
The following classes are offered at Mount Olivet Rolling Acres or can be conducted at your facility.
Classes are offered at various times throughout the year and meet the requirements of current licensing standards. All classes are conducted by an experienced nurse or behavior analyst.
Click on Event Calendar for class schedule or for a full description of each class, click on the class title below.
Creating Professional Skill Development Programs and Behavior Support Plans An intensive, competency based 20-hour class that spans 5 weeks. Held at our offices in Chanhassen, participants must be able to attend all 5 classes from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The cost for all 5 classes is $150.
Click here to register for Creating Skill Development Programs and Behavior Support Plans starting on 04/10/12Medication Administration A 6-hour competency based class for unlicensed staff who administer medications. The class is held at our offices in Chanhassen from 9:00am to 3:00pm, or 2pm to 8pm, and costs $55.
Click here to register for Med Administration on 11/11/11 at 9 am
Click here to register for Med Administration on 11/23/11 at 2 pm
Click here to register for Med Administration on 12/15/11 at 9 am
Click here to register for Med Administration on 12/30/11 at 2 pm
Click here to register for Med Administration on 01/13/12 at 9 am
Click here to register for Med Administration on 01/27/12 at 2 pm
Click here to register for Med Administration on 02/10/12 at 9 am
Click here to register for Med Administration on 02/24/12 at 2 pmStay Safe - Work Safe; Skills to Avoid Common Risks and Injuries in Disability Service Settings This class covers a wide range of safety topics including: lifting techniques, risks from unexpected aggression, home environment hazards, emergency procedures, vehicle safety, fire prevention, and more. Learn practical skills that will reduce accidents and injuries in your work environment. This class is held from 9:00am to 12:00pm at our offices in Chanhassen and costs $40 to attend.
Click here to register for Stay Safe - Work Safe on 03/27/12Loose Screws and Tight Budgets: Household Maintenance Solutions that Save Money & Increase Safety in Group Home & Home Environments The $55 fee for this class, held at our offices in Chanhassen from 9:00am - 12:00pm, includes a specialized home maintenance manual for disability settings.
Click here to register for Loose Screws and Tight Budgets on 04/10/12Behavior Crisis; Prevention and Intervention This hands-on class that teaches proactive and reactive skills to caregivers working with aggressive clients runs from 9:00am - 3:00pm at our offices in Chanhassen and costs $80 .
Click here to register for Behavior Crisis: Prevention & Intervention on 01/17/12 at 9 am
Click here to register for Behavior Crisis: Prevention & Intervention on 02/21/12 at 9 am
Click here to register for Behavior Crisis: Prevention & Intervention on 03/05/12 at 9 am
Click here to register for Behavior Crisis: Prevention & Intervention on 04/16/12 at 9 am
Click here to register for Behavior Crisis: Prevention & Intervention on 05/17/12 at 9 amRule 40, Aversive Procedures, & Positive Behavior Supports: Truths & Misconceptions DHS requires staff training on this Minnesota Rule which governs the use of aversive and deprivation procedures in 245B licensed programs. This class meets those requirements while providing "real world" guidance on common issues related to Rule 40 and behavior intervention. The class is held here at our offices in Chanhassen from 9:00am - 12:00pm and costs $35.
Click here to register for the Rule 40 Class on 12/02/11
Click here to register for the Rule 40 Class on 04/13/12Meltdown Madness: Ideas for Preventing & Dealing With Aggressive/Destructive Behaviors That Seem Totally Out of Control Many children and adults on the autism spectrum experience 'meltdowns' that put them, and others, at risk. This presentation discusses the unique causes of these behaviors, and provides effective prevention/intervention strategies.$20
Click here to register for the Meltdown Madness class at 9am on 03/08/12Get the most out of the limited time you have with the doctor. This class is held at our offices in Chanhassen from 9:00am - 10:30am and costs $20.
Click here to register for Supporting Successful Psychiatric Appountments on 02/09/12 at 9 amFor many, the term psychotropic medication is overwhelming and confusing. If you are caring for a person who is either currently taking a psychotropic medication, or there is the possibility the person may take one in the future, this class is for you. This class help you gain a general understanding of what psychotropic medications are, what they do, and how they are prescribed. The class is held at our Chanhassen offices and runs from 10:45am - 12:00pm at a cost of $20.
Click here to register for Behavior Crisis: Prevention & Intervention on 02/09/12 at 9 amLearn realistic solutions for a wide range of conflicts regarding consumer rights and risks. This class is held at our offices in Chanhassen and runs from 9:00am - 12:00pm at a cost of $35.
Click here to register for the Rights & Ristrictions Class on 12/09/11
Click here to register for the Rights & Ristrictions Class on 04/19/12- Don't Worry About Anxiety; Practical Strategies for Supporting People with Anxiety Disorders and Developmental Disabilities
Many people with ID/DD, including autism, have challenging behavior related to anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD). These individuals may not benefit from typical therapy, but can be helped by the functional behavior supports defined in this presentation. The fee for this class is $20.
Click here to register for the Anxiety Disorders Class on 01/20/12 from 9 to 10:30 am - Who's The Boss? In Home Support for Persons with Challenging Behaviors
Care providers coming to homes may feel like they have limited influence as they adapt to the complex environments and family dynamics in these settings where they are the "outsiders". This presentation provides important skills for success in defining roles, prioritizing key behavior interventions, coping with cultural differences, resolving family value issues, and other unique challenges. The 2 hour class fee is $25.
Click here to register for the Who's the Boss class on 10/26/11 from 1 to 3 PM
Click here to register for the Who's the Boss class on 01/20/12 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM This 2 hour class is intended for all Direct Service Professionals, Supervisors, Managers, and other caregivers who support people with developmental and other disabilities. High levels of caregiver stress contribute to client issues, co-worker conflicts, job dissatisfaction, and costly staff turnover. In this class, you will learn to identify the specific causes of stress, develop methods to manage stress in difficult situations, and find more joy in the work place. Learn to spend your work day alert and relaxed, instead of feeling frazzled and out of control.
Click here to register for The Lighter Side of Stress Management on 02/16/12 from 10 am to 12 noon.- Troubleshooting Challenging Behaviors
Are you working with dangerous behaviors where interventions all seem ineffective? Spend 2 hours with Kim Whelan, Behavior Analyst, learning practical methods for troubleshooting the real functions of these behaviors, the problems with the current programs, and functional solutions that work.
The fee for this class is $25
Click here to register for Troubleshooting Challenging Behaviors on 03/08/12 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the steps necessary to safely operate a variety of medical equipment and provide quality health care supports for people with disabilities.
This 3.5 hour course is designed to meet the Minnesota requirements for medical equipment training in foster care settings and other medical risk management standards. Protocol forms for each procedure will be provided to each participant that can be adapted to individual clients.
The fee is $45
Click here to register for Medical Skills and Equipment on 02/22/12 at 9:30 amDeveloping an effective Behavior Support Plan is only half the challenge. This 3 hour class defines how to get staff and other caregivers on board to support and consistently implement the plan.
Fee is $45
Click here to register for Only YOU Can Prevent... on 03/22/12 at 9 am
Click here to register for Only YOU Can Prevent... on 05/10/12 at 9 am
