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Free Annual Training for Administrators & Staff - Spring 2020

Northampton Community College is conducting FREE statewide training for Personal Care Home staff and administra-tors and staff licensed agencies serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. The training is funded by the Depart-ment of Human Services Bureau of Human Services Licensing and each continuing education and diabetes class is equal to 3 annual training hours. Participation is limited to staff persons working in Pennsylvania’s licensed Personal Care Homes, Assisted Living Residences, Community Homes for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Family Living Homes, Adult Training Facilities and Vocational Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.

Classes Locations & SchedulesClasses are being held in four regions throughout the Commonwealth: Central, Southeast, West and Northeast Pennsylvania. Location sites can be found at the end of this document.

Central Region• Altoona*• Johnstown• Summerdale/Harrisburg*• York• Williamsport

Northeast Region• Bethlehem• Danville• Dickson City/Scranton• Tannersville

Southeast Region• Harleysville• Norristown• Philadelphia*

West Region• Erie• Greensburg• Monroeville*

* Continuing education classes will be held only in the spring at this location.

Registration InformationAlthough these classes are being offered free of charge, registration is still required for attendance. To register, please view the Registration/Withdrawal/Frequently Asked Questions page.

QuestionsPlease review our “Frequently Asked Questions” section or visit northampton.edu/pcha. For additional inquiries, please e-mail [email protected].

Northampton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability or age in its programs or activities.

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Free Annual Training for Administrators and Staff - Spring 2020 • www.northampton.edu/pcha • 1-877-543-0998 • 1/30/20

2019 - 2020 - FREE Annual Training ClassesTraining is funded by Adult Residential Licensing, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Participation is limited to staff persons working in Pennsylvania’s licensed Personal Care Homes. All courses equal three contact hours.

Spring 2020 Continuing Education Class Schedule

Date Location Day Time Course Title Course CodeMar. 30, 2020 Harrisburg Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Fire Safety Awareness for PCH Train the Trainer DHS178.3Mar. 30, 2020 Harrisburg Mon. 1:00-4:00PM Managing Challenging Behaviours in the PCH DHS179.1

Apr. 1, 2020 Harrisburg Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazard Communications DHS158.15Apr. 1, 2020 Harrisburg Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Fall Safety and Prevention of Injuries DHS110.9Apr. 7, 2020 Philadelphia Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazard Communications DHS158.16Apr. 7, 2020 Philadelphia Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Fall Safety and Prevention of Injuries DHS110.10Apr. 9, 2020 Harrisburg Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Teaching Strategies - Interesting Ways to Fulfill DHS183.4 Fulfill Annual Training RequirementsApr. 9, 2020 Harrisburg Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Working with Residents with Intellectual and DHS182.2 Mental Health ChallengesApr. 14, 2020 Philadelphia Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Alternate Paths to Medication Administration DHS180.2Apr. 14, 2020 Philadelphia Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Common Medical Emergencies DHS163.10

Apr. 21, 2020 Altoona Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Alternate Paths to Medication Administration DHS180.3Apr. 21, 2020 Altoona Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Emergency Action & Fire Prevention Plans (Part 1) DHS154.9Apr. 21, 2020 Altoona Tues. 6:00-9:00PM Emergency Management and Business DHS155.8 Continuity (Part 2) Apr. 22, 2020 Altoona Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazard Communications DHS158.17Apr. 22, 2020 Altoona Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Working with Residents with Intellectual and DHS182.3 Mental Health ChallengesApr. 23, 2020 Altoona Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Infection Control & Wound Care DHS130.13Apr. 29, 2020 Monroeville Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Fire Safety Awareness for PCH Train the Trainer DHS178.4Apr. 29, 2020 Monroeville Weds. 1:00-4:00PM Documentation Expose DHS131.3Apr. 29, 2020 Monroeville Weds. 6:00-9:00PM Managing Challenging Behaviours in the PCH DHS179.2Apr. 30, 2020 Monroeville Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Best Practices in Medication Safety & Prevention DHS159.7 of Drug DiversionApr. 30, 2020 Monroeville Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Fall Safety and Prevention of Injuries DHS110.11

May 1, 2020 Monroeville Fri. 9:00AM-Noon Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazard Communications DHS158.18May 12, 2020 Philadelphia Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Effective Programs for Residents with Dementia- DHS114.4 Related DiseaseMay 12, 2020 Philadelphia Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Best Practices in Medication Safety & Prevention DHS159.8 of Drug DiversionMay 14, 2020 Tannersville Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Effective Programs for Residents with Dementia- DHS114.5 Related DiseaseMay 14, 2020 Tannersville Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Meaningful Activities-Person Centered & DHS133.6 Group Based



Spring 2020 Diabetes Overview Classes

Date Location Day Time Course Title Course CodeMarch 20, 2020 Bethlehem Fri. 10:00AM-1:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.220March 20, 2020 Harrisburg Fri. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.221March 20, 2020 Harrisburg Fri. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.222March 26, 2020 Norristown Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.223March 27, 2020 Williamsport Fri. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.224

April 7, 2020 Monroeville Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.225April 7, 2020 Monroeville Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.226April 7, 2020 Monroeville Tues. 5:00-8:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.227April 9, 2020 Harrisburg Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.228April 16, 2020 Philadelphia Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.229April 16, 2020 Philadelphia Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.230April 17, 2020 Tannersville Fri. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.231April 23, 2020 Altoona Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.232April 23, 2020 Altoona Thurs. 5:00-8:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.233April 27, 2020 Bethlehem Mon. 10:00AM-1:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.234

May 4, 2020 Danville Mon. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.235May 4, 2020 Danville Mon. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.236May 6, 2020 Johnstown Weds. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.237May 7, 2020 Philadelphia Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.238May 8, 2020 York Fri. 10:00AM-1:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.239May 14, 2020 Harleysville Thurs. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.240

June 4, 2020 Norristown Thurs. 9:30AM-12:30PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.241June 5, 2020 Dickson City Fri. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.242June 8, 2020 Johnstown Mon. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.243June 19, 2020 Bethlehem Fri. 10:00AM-1:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.244June 23, 2020 Greensburg Tues. 9:00AM-Noon Diabetes Overview DIABS106.245June 23, 2020 Greensburg Tues. 1:00-4:00PM Diabetes Overview DIABS106.246



New! Alternate Paths to Medication Administration Various routes of administering medi-cations will be presented during this courses as supplemental to diabetic education and safe medication adminis-tration and medication diversion preven-tion. Additionally, there will be discussion of medication administration based on body system, the medication and pre-cautions to be followed. Course Code: DHS180

Best Practices in Medication Safety and Prevention of Drug DiversionNarcotics’ tampering, known as “drug diversion” has emerged as the leading cause of provider-to-patient transmis-sion of several types of infections and harm to patients. This course will focus on best practices pertaining to medication accountability and security requirements. A review of security requirements will allow participants to identify areas at risk and the ability to follow best practice guidelines for medication safety and diversion pre-vention compliance in their facility. Course Code: DHS159

Bloodborne Pathogens and HazardCommunicationsProvides basic regulatory information related to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. Additionally, it of-fers chemical hazard awareness while discussing the 2012 Hazard Com-munication Standard and the Global Harmonized System (GHS) of label-ing, pictograms and safety data sheet requirements. Discussion of issues and concerns pertinent to personal care homes will provide opportunity for awareness of policy, procedure and training requirements needed to minimize or eliminate associated risks. The use of personal protective equipment along with safe practice policies and plans will be included to verify or modify existing site-specific procedures or conditions. Emphasis is placed on site Exposure Control Plans and Hazard Communication regulatory requirements.Course Code: DHS158

Common Medical EmergenciesDiabetes, stroke, heart attack and choking are just some of the common medical diagnoses direct care givers must deal with in a PCH environment. This course will focus on the funda-mentals of providing aid to residents who may experience an emergency complication with these diseases.Course Code: DHS163

Diabetes Overview for Personal CareHome StaffThis course will be offered to personalcare home staff as an update and review of the care of residents with diabetes, as required by 2600.190b., and provided by a Certified Diabetic Educator. It will include diabetes up-dates, care and treatment options for residents with diabetes; instruction on the proper technique for administer-ing insulin, oral medications, and for recognizing signs and symptoms and corrective actions for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Prior experience administering oral medications and insulin in a personal care home setting within the last year is preferred.Course Code: DIABS106

New! Developing Effective Program Services for Residents with Dementia-Related Disease Explores the impact of an increase in the aging population in relation to needs, available resources and quality of care. Principles of care are integrat-ed with day to day tasks of the super-visor and direct care staff persons in a personal care home setting. Course Code: DHS114

Documentation ExposeLearn the rights of medication administration, medication administra-tion audit tools, and how to spot and stop falsification of MAR. The impor-tance of prescriber follow-ups, DME and completing the RASP in a timely manner while keeping confidentiality of records. Course Code: DHS131

Emergency Action and FirePrevention Plans (PART 1)Provides emergency action and fire prevention plan awareness as it re-lates to personal care homes. Discus-sion of required compliance plans will provide the participants awareness of various roles and responsibilities that will facilitate preparation and imple-mentation of functional site emergen-cy action and fire prevention plans. It will further provide information that will guide appropriate action to control, reduce or eliminate risks and threats. Discussion will include self-sustaining actions along with integration func-tions to assist external emergency responders. Participants will be made aware of their individual performance expectations that will be critical to achieve desired outcomes. Course Code: DHS154

Emergency Management andBusiness Continuity (PART 2)Provides provide emergency action and fire prevention plan awareness as it relates to personal care homes. Discus-sion of required compliance plans will provide the participants awareness of various roles and responsibilities that will facilitate preparation and implementa-tion of functional site emergency action and fire prevention plans. It will further provide information that will guide ap-propriate action to control, reduce or eliminate risks and threats. Discussion will include self-sustaining actions along with integration functions to assist exter-nal emergency responders. Participants will be made aware of their individual performance expectations that will be critical to achieve desired outcomes. Course Code: DHS155



Fall Safety and Prevention of Injuries The newly revised 29 CFR1910 Sub Part D is the standard related to workplace walking-working surfaces. Discussion of this standard will be viewed from two major categories; the hazards associated with falls at the same level; and haz-ards associated with falls from elevated surfaces. Discussion includes maintain-ing a clean workplace, providing safe access to and egress from any horizontal or vertical surface on or through which a person walks, works, or gains access to a workplace location. Through a review of the standard, awareness of regulatory responsibilities will provide understand-ing of the requirements pertaining to sur-faces inside facilities as well as on orga-nization property. Focus of all discussion will center on the primary purpose of this standard which is to provide adequate protection from falls by addressing con-ditions in the personal care home and other on-property building structures.Course Code: DHS110

New! Fire Safety Awareness for Per-sonal Care Homes Train-the-Trainer Enables ssupervisors or designated staff members the ability to provide awareness level information and tech-niques that will allow the employees to identify and assess fire hazards and threats. It will further provide informa-tion that will guide appropriate action to control, diminish and or eliminate fire hazards and threats. Emphasis is placed on safety for all actions taken. Course Code: DHS178

Infection Control and Wound CareStudents will learn the fundamentals of infection control with a focus on the personal care facility resident. Con-tent includes transmission of infections and blood borne pathogens, role of immunizations, and practices to keep residents and staff safe. Course Code: DHS130

New! Managing Challenging Behav-iors in Personal Care Homes Designed to inform the participant how to recognize potentially aggres-sive or violent situations as it relates to the personal care home environ-ment. Methods to verbally mediate or diffuse aggressive behaviors will be discussed and explored. Emphasis will be focused on avoidance of physical restraint or touching of individuals involved. Employee safety will be dis-cussed within a challenging environ-ment of regulatory responsibilities that can include self-defense options and interaction with local law enforcement, PA Department of Human Services, and OSHA. Recognizing that each facility and circumstances have unique challenges, this course will provide a variety of methods to consider and employ in order to achieve the desired outcome for all stakeholders. Course Code: DHS179

Meaningful Activities-Person Cen-tered and Group BasedThis course will outline the guiding values of person-centered care in their personal care home. Students will learn how a person-centered approach to service delivery is done in a way that is respectful of and responsive to the preferences, needs, and values of residents. Basic skills will include core values of compassionate care for older adults in the personal care home setting. Course Code: DHS133

New! Strategies for Ensuring Proper Placement in a PCH Outlines strategies for ensuring proper placement of residents in a personal care home setting. Strategies will include evaluating licensed personal care homes on quality, comfort, and affordability. Class discussion will in-clude the process for finding the right personal care home for the resident. Emphasis will be on person centered services where programming is de-signed to meet the specialized needs of each resident. Course Code: DHS181

New! Teaching Strategies – Interest-ing Ways to Fulfill Annual Training RequirementsThis course will outline strategies to plan and execute a comprehensive operational training program that sup-ports initial direct care staff person training. Students will examine a train-ing program that fulfills personal care home regulatory requirements, and recruitment of qualified staff to provide internal training and cross-training knowledge transfer. Personal develop-ment programs will be discussed to promote staff personal development goals.Course Code: DHS183

New! Working with Residents with Intellectual and Mental Health ChallengesOutlines the specialized needs of personal care home residents who also have intellectual disabilities or have mental health challenges. Class discussion will address a detailed description of intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders, and how they impact service delivery within a personal care home. Discussion will include how staff must be sensitive to these specialized needs in the delivery of services. Course Code: DHS182



ONLINE REGISTRATIONSingle RegistrationAll class registrations should be done online through our registration system “LifeLearn.” Go to www.northampton.edu/pcha and click on the link: View descriptions and course registration information for currently available classes.• Click on the title of the class you are interested in and all available sections will show• Select the section you want by clicking section number (bold blue)• Make sure the quantity is always one (1) to register your own seat• Select “add to your cart” and checkout• At this time you will be asked to login. If this is your first time registering, you need to create an account. Please make note

of your username and password for future registrations

Multiple Participant RegistrationWhen registering multiple people for a class, every individual must register separately. The “Buy for Others” option is not avail-able for these classes. DO NOT try to use the Buy for Others.

PHONE REGISTRATIONOne to Three ParticipantsAlthough online registration is preferred, if you are unable to register online, you may call 1-877-543-0998. Please note: this method is only available for registering one to three participants. Please have the following information available for each person before calling:- Participant First, Middle and Last Name - Participant Home Address (including County of residence)- Participant Birthdate - Course Title, Code & Section Number (example: Diabetes Overview, DIABS106.2)- Participant Primary Phone Number

Four or More ParticipantsDue to high call volumes, our Call Center staff is unable to accept phone registrations for four or more people. You must either register online following the process above, or via fax. To register via fax, complete the Registration Form located on the last page of this brochure.- A form must be completed in its entirety for each person being registered or it will not be processed.- Completed forms should be returned via fax to our Records Office at 610-861-5551 or mailed to: Northampton Community College – Call Center, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020

*** If a class is full, you will not be added to a wait list. Please make a follow up call or check the online registration site frequently to see if seats have become available.***

WITHDRAWINGOnline• Login • Select “My Course Information”. On drop down box select “Current Sections”• Click “Request Drop”

Phone & FaxAlthough online withdrawal is the preferred method, if you do not have access to a computer, you may withdraw one to three participants by phone – please call 1-877-543-0998 as soon as possible to remove your name from the class roster. To withdraw four or more participants – please fax the request to 610-861-5551. Out of respect for those who wish to attend classes, if you are unable to attend, you must withdraw yourself.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSDo the hours spent in diabetes education provided by a Certified Diabetes Educator count towards administrator and direct care staff annual training hours?Yes, all three (3) hours of class may count toward training hours.

Is lunch provided with the training?Lunch is not provided and restaurants are not always located near the training site. Please pack a lunch, if applicable.

Can I leave early and still receive my certificate?As per the Department of Human Services, anyone arriving more than 15 minutes late or leaving the class for more than 15 minutes at a time, will NOT receive a certificate.


Location SitesTraining is funded by Adult Residential Licensing, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Participation is limited to staff persons working in Pennsylvania’s licensed Personal Care Homes.

Central RegionNew! Blair County Convention Center Lutheran Home at Johnstown Capital Area Intermediate UnitOne Convention Center Drive 807 Goucher St. 55 Miller StreetAltoona, PA 16602 Johnstown, PA 15905 Summerdale, PA 17093 (Spring only) (Diabetes Overview Classes Only) (Harrisburg) (Spring only) Lutheran Social Services Genetti Hotel The Village at Kelly Drive 200 West Fourth Street750 Kelly Drive Williamsport, PA 17701York, PA 17404

Northeast Region Northampton Community College Danville State Hospital Holiday Inn ExpressFowler Family Southside Center 200 State Hospital Dr. 1265 Commerce Blvd. 511 E. Third Street Danville, PA 17821 Dickson City, PA 18519Bethlehem, PA 18015

Northampton Community College Monroe County Campus 2411 Rte. 715 Tannersville, PA 18372

Southeast RegionPeter Becker Community Montgomery County West Philadelphia Seventh Day815 Maple Ave. Norristown Public Library Adventist ChurchHarleysville, PA 19438 1001 Powell Street 4527 Haverford Ave. Norristown, PA 19401 Philadelphia, PA 19139

West RegionSheraton Erie Bayfront Ramada Greensburg New! DoubleTree By Hilton 55 West Bay Drive 100 Ramada Inn Drive Hotel PittsburghErie, PA 16507 Rt. 30 East Monroeville Convention Center (Fall only) Greensburg, PA 15601 101 Mall Blvd. Monroeville, PA 15146 (Spring only)

Need directions to the training facility? Please visit www.northampton.edu/pcha or use an online travel site for directions. Please DO NOT contact the training site for details.

Please note: lunch is not provided and restaurants are not always located close to the training facility.

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