This type of distance education is a cost effective way to deliver training to geographically dispersed participants. The format combines a telephone conference call with a web-based PowerPoint presentation. After registering, each site will receive one set of the handouts for photocopying, the telephone number to use for the presentation, and directions on how to “Join the web-based meeting”. Participants will be able to hear the presentation during the conference call while they view the presenters’ PowerPoint slides online. The presenters have allowed time for questions during the presentation.
Technical Requirements:
Participating sites need a speaker phone with a mute button and a computer with access to the Internet.
Sexuality Education for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
By: Terri Couwenhoven
Date: Tuesday, December, 6, 2011
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30.00 per site Online Registration
This two hour session helps participants develop a concept of healthy sexuality, and identifies key foundational concepts that support healthy sexuality. Best practice research for teaching sexuality to individuals with cognitive disabilities will be shared along with examples of resources and ideas for teaching at home, at school, or in the community.
Positive Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
By: Lori Kalash, Ed.D
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 9:00—10:30 A.M. Central
Fee: $30.00 per site Online Registration
This session will begin with a description of Positive Behavior Supports focusing on the theory/background of this management strategy. The discussion will then move into a description of the processes suggested for successful implementation. The presenter will also discuss the steps for creating a proactive crisis intervention plan specific to individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This will be followed with a brief look at the National Autism Center’s list of research-based interventions and identifying those that may be considered as part of a Positive Behavior Support Plan for people with ASD.
Seizure Disorders: More Than They Seem
By: Karen Green McGowan, RN, CDDN
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Central Time
Fee: $30.00 per site Online Registration
The goal of anyone who cares for a person with a seizure disorder is to eliminate or reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures with a minimum of inconvenience to the person with seizures. This means using the least amount of medication to control seizures with the fewest side effects. All seizure treatments are based upon an accurate diagnosis of the seizure type. A physician diagnoses a seizure type based on the observation of the person witnessing the seizure. This is why you are so important. Your observations have a direct effect on the quality of care. This course will provide you with the knowledge and methods that will enable you to provide the physician with the information necessary for an accurate diagnosis.
Registration – two weeks prior |
Vicki Brabandt
Minot State University/NDCPD
500 University Avenue West
Minot, ND 58707
vickie.brabandt@minotstateu.edu
1-800-233-1737 |
