Training Overview
This series of trainings, for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), covers many different topics that affect the growing number of older adults with developmental disabilities. The goal of this series is to support people in their homes throughout their lives. It also aims to improve the overall quality of care. Even though these trainings were created for DSPs, the lessons learned can help many different people who work to support people with disabilities. This includes care coordinators, nurses, clinical staff, family care providers, and more.
For questions about the aging series or other nursing topics, please contact: [email protected].
Module 1: Aging and People With Developmental Disabilities
Module 1 in the Aging and People with Developmental Disabilities series gives a basic understanding of what growing older is like for people with developmental disabilities. It will talk about why aging sometimes affects people with developmental disabilities earlier in life. Module 1 also looks at signs to watch for as people get older and talks about effective ways to support them.
Training module 1 is available on the New York Statewide Learning Management System, known as SLMS. The class code is OPWDD-EL-APDD. To access the training:
- Sign in to SLMS
- Click Enroll
- Click Launch
Module 2: Pressure Injury Prevention: Aging and Developmental Disabilities
Module 2 discusses why older adults with disabilities are at higher risk for pressure injuries and how to prevent these types of injuries from happening. It also shows how to recognize a pressure injury that has already started, and how to report a pressure injury before it gets any worse.
Training module 2 is available on the New York Statewide Learning Management System, known as SLMS. The class code is OPWDD-EL-PIPADD2. To access the training:
- Sign in to SLMS
- Click Enroll
- Click Launch