Direct Support Personnel Online Training

https://www.dce.siu.edu/

In a collaborative effort between the Illinois Department of Human Services and Continuing Education and Outreach at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, the classroom training portion for Direct Support Persons (DSP) has been converted into an online training format.

Why train with us?

• Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week• 40 hour training• Available anywhere you have access to internet• Cost effective• Training occurs on an on-going basis• Trainees may return to modules and retake exams

6 ModulesAvailable Asynchronously

• Introduction to Developmental Disabilities• Human Rights• Abuse and Neglect Recognition, Prevention

and Intervention• Human Interaction and Communication• Individual Service Plan Development and

Implementation• Introduction to Basic Health and Safety

Advantages of DSP SIU online training for trainers/managers:

• Time saver• More opportunity to support trainees• Ability to reach more trainees• Training occurs on an on-going basis• Trainees may return to modules and retake exams

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