DSP
Training and Testing Center:
12830 Clark Avenue, Downey, CA 90242-2890
Tel: (562) 922-8863
Fax: (562) 922-8949
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The LACOROP DSP
Training and Testing Center provides:
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Quality training for professionals caring for people with developmental
disabilities
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Credentialed instructors with residential, educational, and vocational training
experience
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Researched based methods of teaching and learning
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Classroom involvement through student teaching, role playing, and quizzes
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The California Legislature established the Direct Support
Professional (DSP) Training and Testing Program to increase the quality of care
for people with developmental disabilities living in licensed Community Care
Facilities (CCFs). The purpose of the program is to ensure core competency
skills for all DSPs (individuals providing care).
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COURSE OUTLINE
YEAR 1 TRAINING
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YEAR 2 TRAINING |
The Direct Support Professional
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Making Choices |
The California Developmental Disabilities Service System
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Person Centered Planning |
Risk Management and Incident Reporting
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Medication Management |
Medication Management: Part 1
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Preventive Health Care and Advocacy |
Medication Management: Part 2
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Nutrition and Exercise |
Wellness: Maintaining the Best Possible Health
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Strategies for Successful Teaching, Part 1 |
Dental and Oral Health
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Strategies for Successful Teaching, Part 2 |
Signs and Symptoms of Illness and Injury
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Risk Management in Daily Living |
Risk Management: Environmental Safety
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Positive Behavior Support, Part 1 |
| Communication |
Positive Behavior Support, Part 2 |
| Positive Behavior Support |
Life Quality |
| Resources |
Resources |
| Afer Training Test |
After Trainging Test |
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An Introduction
to the Direct Support Professional Program |
| Team Work |
| The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities
Services Act establishes the state's obligation to people with developmental
disabilities to provide quality services that are effective in meeting their
needs. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is committed to
continuously improving the quality of care to ensure that the needs of
individuals receiving services and supports are met and that their health and
safety are protected.
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| DDS has entered into interagency
agreements with the Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCPs) to
develop and implement the training program. The ROCPs provide vocational
training opportunities for high school students and adults through a statewide
network of ROCPs. The ROCPs are using instructors who have practical work
experience in the provision of services to people with developmental
disabilities. The training program is provided by local ROCPs in their
respective communities at no cost to enrollees.
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| A 70 hour DSP training program has
been available since April 1, 1999. This program is divided into two equal
parts of 35 hours each to be completed in successive years. Those required to
take the training have the opportunity to take a challenge test for each of the
35-hour segments. Those who pass the challenge test for either of the 35-hour
training segments will not be required to take that segment. Testing and
training are based upon core competencies or skills necessary for satisfactory
direct support professionals' job performance.
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| Recognizing that direct support
professionals are key to the provision of quality care, it is essential that
they be trained and competent to meet the needs of individuals served. Towards
this end, DDS has implemented a two-year, 70-hour standardized statewide
competency-based training program which is mandatory for all CCF direct support
professionals and CCF administrators who provide direct care.
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| Answers to questions will be posted
on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page so that others can benefit from
information provided. Please review the DDS FAQ before sending questions to see
if the information you need has already been provided. |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) |
Completion of the 35 hour training
class may be used for CEUs under Title 17. Passing the Challenge test only does
not qualify for CEU credit. Certified Nursing Assistants can also use 24 hours
towards CEU credit.
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