Safety-Care for Families - Essential Skills
2024-11-08 08:30 (America/New_York) | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
This class is intended for parents/caregivers/family members, and is open to the public. Essential Skills topics include: collaboration with professionals, legal issues, challenging behavior, reinforcement, safety habits, managing your own behavior, differential reinforcement, antecedents to challenging behavior, triggers, signals, basic principles of de-escalation, and development of a comprehensive family safety plan.
The course is free to families currently receiving services through Woodfords. The fee for all others is $50.

College of Direct Support Live Day 1 - MECDS 4,5,6,7,9
2024-11-13 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-25 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-02 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-16 08:30 - 16:00 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
This course compliments the online module content of the Maine College of Direct Support. Completion of both Day 1 and Day 2 are required for certification. Learners must be active users in the Maine College of Direct Support to register.
Advanced registration required. For more information, please contact tr************@*******ds.org.

VIRTUAL BHP LIVE DAY
2024-11-14 08:00 - 16:30 | Virtual – Adobe Connect
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services
Certified Instructors: Elodie Chancelier & Brad Conner
Contact: Wendy Enright, bh*@*******ds.org, 207-887-5238
Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 9 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 4 days prior to the Live Day session in order to be granted admittance. Completion of an OSHA-compliant Bloodborne pathogens training and current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certification are also required for BHP certification. Please contact bh*@*******ds.org for more information.
The following is required to enroll in a Virtual BHP Live Day session:
– you must pre-register through the BHP Relias LMS.
– computer with audio (a headset/earbuds recommended).
– strong internet connection.
– Adobe Connect – a link and instructions will be emailed one week prior to class.

VIRTUAL BHP LIVE DAY
2024-11-15 08:00 - 16:30 | Virtual – Adobe Connect
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services
Certified Instructors: Dan Barrett &Timothy Smith
Contact: Wendy Enright, bh*@*******ds.org, 207-887-5238
Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 8.5 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 4 days prior to the Live Day session in order to be granted admittance. Completion of an OSHA-compliant Bloodborne pathogens training and current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certification are also required for BHP certification. Please contact bh*@*******ds.org for more information.
The following is required to enroll in a Virtual BHP Live Day session:
– you must pre-register through the BHP Relias LMS.
– computer with audio (a headset/earbuds recommended).
– strong internet connection.
– Adobe Connect – a link and instructions will be emailed one week prior to class.

Safety-Care for Families - Intermediate Skills
2024-11-15 08:30 - 11:30 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Prerequisite: Safety-Care for Families – Essential Skills
This class is intended for parents/caregivers/family members, and is only available to families receiving services through Woodfords, or families receiving services through agencies that are working closely with Woodfords. Intermediate Skills topics include: use of behavioral momentum to improve cooperation, advanced de-escalation strategies, management of weapons, basic physical safety skills, releasing from holds.
This course requires a referral form signed by a state-licensed social worker, BCBA, psychologist or physician.
The course is free to families currently receiving services through Woodfords. The fee for other eligible participants is $25.

Safety-Care for Families - Advanced Skills
2024-11-15 12:30 - 15:30 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Prerequisites: Safety-Care for Families – Essential Skills and Safety-Care for Families – Intermediate Skills
This class is intended for parents/caregivers/family members, and is only available to families receiving services through Woodfords, or families receiving services through agencies that are working closely with Woodfords. Advanced Skills topics include: emergency physical intervention, one-person stability hold, two-person stability hold (optional), releasing from stability hold, recovery and debriefing.
This course requires a referral form signed by a state-licensed social worker, BCBA, psychologist or physician.
The course is free to families currently receiving services through Woodfords. The fee for other eligible participants is $25.

College of Direct Support Live Day 1 - MECDS 4,5,6,7,9
2024-11-18 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-09 08:30 - 16:00 | Virtual – Adobe Connect

BHP IN-PERSON LIVE DAY
2024-11-19 08:30 - 16:30 | Brewer Community Center, 10 Cutler Place, Brewer, ME, 04412, United States
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services
Certified Instructor: Bradford Conner & Timothy Smith
Address: Brewer Community Center, 10 Cutler Place, Brewer, ME
You must pre-register for this event through the BHP Relias LMS.
Contact: Wendy Enright, bh*@*******ds.org, 207-887-5238
Course Description: This is an in-person training session. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 3 days prior to the Live Day session in order to be granted admittance. Completion of an OSHA-compliant Bloodborne pathogens training and current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certification are also required for BHP certification. Please contact bh*@*******ds.org for more information.

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED
2024-11-21 12:00 - 16:30, 2024-11-27 08:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-11 08:00 - 12:30 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
This course uses a combination of video, lecture, and guided skills practice to teach participants to respond to cardiac and other health related emergency situations. Topics include basic first aid, response to environmental emergencies, warning signs of heart attack and stroke, CPR, and foreign object airway obstruction for adults, children and infants. Participants should plan to dress in comfortably fitting clothing that allows flexibility of movement, as the class includes both desk and floor work. Certification is valid for two years. Cost – $75

CDS Rights & Choice Renewal (MECDS 6)
2024-11-22 09:00 - 10:15, 2024-12-17 09:00 - 10:15 | Virtual – Zoom
College of Direct Support Individual Rights & Choice renewal. Participants must be active users in the Maine College of Direct Support site. Cost: $15 for non-WFS learners.
Advanced registration required. For more information, please contact tr************@*******ds.org.

VIRTUAL BHP LIVE DAY
2024-11-26 08:00 - 16:30 | Virtual – Adobe Connect
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services
Certified Instructors: Dan Barrett & Tim Smith
Contact: Wendy Enright, bh*@*******ds.org, 207-887-5238
Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 9 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 4 days prior to the Live Day session in order to be granted admittance. Completion of an OSHA-compliant Bloodborne pathogens training and current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certification are also required for BHP certification. Please contact bh*@*******ds.org for more information.
The following is required to enroll in a Virtual BHP Live Day session:
– you must pre-register through the BHP Relias LMS.
– computer with audio (a headset/earbuds recommended).
– strong internet connection.
– Adobe Connect – a link and instructions will be emailed one week prior to class.

College of Direct Support Live Day 2 - MECDS 1,2,3,8,10,11
2024-11-26 08:30 - 16:00 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States

CRMA Prep Class (for Initial Certification)
2024-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
To register for our 24-hour CRMA trainings, participants must work for an organization where they are able to complete the medication passes required for certification. The CRMA Prep class is recommended for first-time CRMAs and anyone that feels they could benefit from some extra study materials prior to the start of formal certification. Our Registered Nurse (RN) will review information on med abbreviations/classifications and get participants familiar with some of the CRMA terminology used in the certification course. Our RN will also assist participants as they create study materials that will help them through the formal certification. Cost: $45

CRMA - Day 1
2024-12-05 08:00 - 16:30 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
To register for our 24-hour CRMA trainings, participants must work for an organization where they are able to complete the medication passes required for certification. Cost: $225

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED
2024-12-05 08:30 - 13:00 | ME

CRMA - Day 2
2024-12-09 08:00 - 16:30 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
To register for our 24-hour CRMA trainings, participants must work for an organization where they are able to complete the medication passes required for certification.

CRMA Review
2024-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
The CRMA Recertification Review class is recommended for all students prior to taking the CRMA Recertification class. This class will cover filling out a MAR sheet using doctors’ orders, a medication pass, a demonstration of vital sign skills and a general question and answer review in preparation for the CRMA Recertification class. Cost: $45

CDS Rights & Choice Renewal (MECDS 6)
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:15 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States

VIRTUAL BHP LIVE DAY
2024-12-12 08:00 - 16:30 | Virtual – Adobe Connect
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services
Certified Instructors: Brad Conner & Elodie Chancelier
Contact: Wendy Enright, bh*@*******ds.org, 207-887-5238
Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 9 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 3 days prior to the Live Day session in order to be granted admittance. Completion of an OSHA-compliant Bloodborne pathogens training and current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certification are also required for BHP certification. Please contact bh*@*******ds.org for more information.
The following is required to enroll in a Virtual BHP Live Day session:
– you must pre-register through the BHP Relias LMS.
– computer with audio (a headset/earbuds recommended).
– strong internet connection.
– Adobe Connect – a link and instructions will be emailed one week prior to class.

Shared Living Medication Administration
2024-12-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – Zoom
The Shared Living Medication Administration course is designed for people administering medications in Shared Living or Family-Centered Home Support settings funded under MaineCare section 21. The course is for the primary home provider as well as any others who administer medication only to the people living in the home. Anyone who is paid to administer medications in other settings is not eligible to take this course. This certification is valid for 2 years. Cost: $125
Virtual Classes – participants must have high-speed internet connection and a device with 2-way audio and video connection. Laptop or desktop computer preferred.
Enrollment deadline: 1 week prior to class.

CRMA - Day 3
2024-12-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Westbrook Training & Resource Center, 15 Saunders Way, Ste 700, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States

College of Direct Support Live Day 2 - MECDS 1,2,3,8,10,11
2024-12-13 08:30 - 16:00 | Virtual – Adobe Connect

VIRTUAL BHP LIVE DAY
2024-12-16 08:00 - 16:30 | Virtual – Adobe Connect
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services
Certified Instructors: Bradford Conner & Elodie Chancelier
Contact: Wendy Enright, bh*@*******ds.org, 207-887-5238
Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 8.5 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 4 days prior to the Live Day session in order to be granted admittance. Completion of an OSHA-compliant Bloodborne pathogens training and current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certification are also required for BHP certification. Please contact bh*@*******ds.org for more information.
The following is required to enroll in a Virtual BHP Live Day session:
– you must pre-register through the BHP Relias LMS.
– computer with audio (a headset/earbuds recommended).
– strong internet connection.
– Adobe Connect – a link and instructions will be emailed one week prior to class.
