All training is free and, depending on time frame, a continental breakfast
and lunch are provided.
The Core Curriculum of the Residential Care Operator Training Program
The Spring Semester is located in Central New Jeresey @
The Monmouth County Agriculture Building
4000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
To register for these courses, please contact the Board & Care Training staff
609-569-0239 ext.1155.
Fax registrations to: 609-569-1819
Email them to: matthew.francis@fsasj.org
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Course Date
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Course Title & Description
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Wed: 3/3/10
8:15 am -
8:45 am
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9:00am-3:30pm
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Course Introductions
Matthew S. Francis
Family Service Association
DCA Regulations
Representatives from the Department of Community Affairs will discuss current regulations, policies and procedures governing the Boarding Homes and Residential Health Care Industry.
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Wed:
3/10/10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Behavior Management
This course will teach participants how to identify potential crisis situations as well as prevention and intervention techniques. The benefit of local mental health centers and screening units are also discussed.
Screening & Selection
In this course, participants will learn techniques to help gather information that will lead to successful selection of residents for their facilities.
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Wed:
3/24/10
9:00-am
12:00pm
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12:30-3:30pm
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Emergency Preparedness
Through this course, participants will learn how to create an emergency plan for disasters. Many techniques will be discussed including; fire, hurricane and natural disaster safety.
CPR and First Aid
This course will teach students how to perform CPR on an infant, child and adult.
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Wed:
3/31/10
9:00am-
3:30 pm |
Cultural Diversity
Through this course, participants will develop an understanding of emotional diversity and how these concepts can be applied to other races, genders and ethnic groups.
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Wed:
4/7/10
9:00am-3:30pm |
Understanding Mental Illness
( from the Hospital to your facility)
This course will discuss the problems and special needs of residents who are elderly, mentally ill or developmentally disabled. Additional topics discussed include; behavior management, communication skills and the effects of institutionalized living on residents. |
Wed:
4/14/10
9:00am-3:30pm |
Nutrition - Food Handling & Sanitation
This course provides information on preparing satisfying meals and menu planning that meets current nutritional and dietary standards. |
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Substance Abuse/MICA
A New Jersey Certified Alcohol and Drug counselor will discuss information on how to recognize and deal constructively with the chemically dependent resident.
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Wed:
5/5/10
9:00am-3:30pm |
Medications & Side Effects for Physical Ailments
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Psychotropic Medications & Side Effects
A licensed Nurse Practitioner will offer a conceptual framework of health including; recognizing physical and psychiatric illness and identifying the appropriate response. They will provide resources and information on how to maintain a healthy atmosphere within the residential setting and explore issues related to medication including; drug interactions, the role of pharmacy consultants, pathology and physiology issues and medication supervision. |
Thurs: 5/13/10
9:00am-3:30pm |
Issues Related to the Elderly
In this course, participants will learn about issues affecting elderly residents including those with mental illness and substance abuse problems. |
Thurs: 5/20/10
9:00-3:30pm
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Mental Health Wellness & Recovery
This course focuses on the wellness and recovery model. Knowledge of common illnesses, age appropriate screening tests and other important health factors are discussed.
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