Direct Care

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CaringInfo
CaringInfo helps family members and caregivers make informed decisions about care and services before a crisis.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Advocacy, Direct Care, Healthcare, Illness, Individual Rights Community Based Organization
Activities of daily living: What are they and how are they used?
This website provides information about some of the common tasks performed by Home Health Aids.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Healthcare Scholarly & Creative Works
6 Types of Senior Care Certifications and Trainings that Will Improve Your Career
This website provides information about senior care certifications and trainings to improve your career.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Healthcare Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum
BrainLine
BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PT...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Finances, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Injury, Personal Stories Community Based Organization
Birth Defect Research for Children
This website contains fact sheets covering the major categories of birth defects as well as “how to” guides for parents.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Parenthood Community Based Organization, Supports & Services
Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training (ASERT) E-Learning
A state of PA initiative, ASERT provides eLearning courses that provide training to a variety of audiences within the autism community.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Relationships, Support Services, Values and Ethics Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
APSE offers Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) training for employment support professionals who provide employment services to individu...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)
An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment, Healthcare, Transition Certifications, Online Learning
North Dakota Community Staff Training Program
North Dakota has provided staff training through a cooperative effort by the North Dakota Department of Human Services, the North Dakota Center for Pe...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care Certifications, Online Learning
Autism Caregiver Training (ACT)
ACT offers certification for caregivers and public service professionals. The Autism Healthcare & Service Provider Training Certification Course i...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care Certifications