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Course Descriptions


 

 



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CPR

 

First Aid

 

Mandt Intermediate Initial

 

Mandt Intermediate Recertification

 

Certified Residential Medication Aide Initial

 

Certified Residential Medication Aide Refresher

 

Mental Health Support Specialist 1(formerly Res Care)

 

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

 

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Memberships:
United Way of Kennebec Valley

Alliance for the Mentally Ill Maine

Department of Behavior and Developmental Services

American Heart Association

 

 

 



Adult and Child CPR ($40)

This American Heart Association course teaches how to respond to emergency situations providing participants with CPR and the relief of choking skills for both adults and children. Attendees may also participate in an optional module and learn infant CPR and relief of choking skills at no additional cost. Recertification is required every two years. This program is required of the MHRT-1 certification.


*New* BLS Healthcare Provider Renewal Online
To recertify in a BLS at the health care level participants complete an online course available through the American Heart Association, then contact the Training Center to schedule a skills verification appointment. Course and skills verification sold separately. ($25)

Disclosure Statement:  The American Heart Association Strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose.  Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials do not represent income to the Association.


First Aid ($35)

Participants will learn how to handle minor medical emergencies such as cuts, burns, ingestion of poisons, falls etc. This program is required of the MHRT-1 certification. Recertification is required every two years.

 

Mandt Intermediate Initial ($160)

This 16-hour course is required of the MHRT-1 certification. Participants will receive certification in the relational and technical workshops learning how to manage their behaviors recognize possible dangerous situations and de-escalation techniques. Participants will also learn the crisis cycle and how to de-escalate a situation. The physical skills of assisting, separating and standing restraint are taught in this class. Recertification is required every year.

 

Mandt Intermediate Recertification ($85)

This program is for individuals who currently hold a Mandt certification that has not expired. Recertification is required every year.

 

Certified Residential Medication Aide Initial ($250)

This 40-hour course will prepare participants to administer medications in a residential care facility. This program is approved through the Department of Human Services and is required for the MHRT-1 certification. A refresher course is required within 2 years of certification.

 

Certified Residential Medication Aide Refresher ($75)

Participants who currently hold a CRMA certificate can attend this DHS approved competency-based testing to renew their CRMA certification. A copy of the participant's current certificate must be brought to the class. A refresher course is required within 2 years of certification to ensure no disruption in ability to administer medications, though a participant may attend this class up to 30 days beyond the expiration date of their certificate.

 

Mental Health Support Specialist ($225)

This program is a requirement for the MHRT-1 certification and is approved by DHHS. Some of the 15 topics that are covered in this program are psychosocial rehab, sexuality, skills teaching, functional skills, health & safety and rights of recipients, among others. This course will provide an overview of health care delivery in the assisted living environment.

 

Direct Support Specialist($325 OR $30/module)

This course is a requirement for individuals working in the developmental disabilities field. Participants may enroll in one or all of the 13 modules required for certification through the Behavioral Health Sciences Institute in partnership with DHHS. Modules include: Overview of MR/DD, Documentation, Rights, Communication, Confidentiality, Human Behavior, Guardianship, Sexuality, Choice & Responsibility, Teaching, Social Roles and Community Inclusion, Health & Safety, and Planning with People.

 

For more information contact:
Chele Dacus
Training Manager
Motivational Services, Inc.
Mailing Address: PO Box 229
Physical Location: 71 Hospital St.
Augusta, Maine 04332-0229

Phone: 207-623-7721, TTY: 207-621-2542 Fax: 207-623-3130
Email
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