Provider Training

In collaboration with The Academy for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), the Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Riverside) is offering the following classes FREE of charge for certified Miami County Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). All classes will be held in the Training Center, unless otherwise noted, and will be instructed by staff from The Academy or Riverside.

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In the event of a Riverside closure, training will be cancelled. Should this occur, you will be notified in the following ways: One Call Now, Facebook and/or WHIOTV and WDTN.

Classes Through The Academy

The following classes will be instructed by The Academy for Direct Support Professionals. To register for a class, please visit their website. You can also click on one of the training dates below to register for that class specifically. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Jennifer Dalessandro at (513) 237-2449 or info@academy4dsp.com.

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After registering, agency and independent providers must email an affidavit to info@academy4dsp.com at least four (4) business days before class.

CPR & First Aid Training

Mandatory Orientation & Annual Renewal Training

Medication Administration Category 1, initial 2-day class

Medication Administration Category 1, renewal class

*The Category 1 renewal class includes a skills check for independent providers. Agencies must conduct skills checks for their staff.

Medication Administration Category 2, renewal class

Medication Administration Category 3, renewal class

Adult Day Services/Vocational Habilitation Training

Behavior Support: Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Training

Classes Through the Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Riverside)

The following classes will be instructed by Riverside staff. To register, please contact Kim Walker at (937) 440-3058 or kim.walker@riversidedd.org.

MUI/UI Rule, Individual Rights and Health &

Welfare Alerts