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SCCC SU-3: Dysphasia

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
·       Briefly describe what dysphagia is
·       Describe the impact that dysphagia can have
·       Recognize the signs of dysphagia
·       Adapt meals so that they are that are easier to swallow
 
Course Significance:
Dysphagia affects a significant number of seniors. This course will help you understand what dysphagia is, how to recognize it and how to help someone affected by it.

Course Instructor: Ava Carletto

Copy of MI 101: Motivational Interviewing for Vaccine Hesitancy

Motivational interviewing, or MI, is a communication style proven to be effective in helping people adopt successful health behavior changes, including getting vaccinated. Supporting friends, family, and community members to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be difficult and can sometimes cause conflict This six-lesson course will introduce the foundations of MI, provide examples of how you can use MI to support people to get the COVID-19 vaccine and offer additional resources for future learning.

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NOTE: Each Lesson and Topic will conclude with reflections questions called “Think Spots”. Think Spot questions are not scored, but are required to complete the course.

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SCCC SU-2: Vitamin D

Course Significance:
This course will help you understand the importance of helping the seniors you serve get enough Vitamin D in their diet.
 
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
·       Briefly describe the importance of Vitamin D in the diet
·       Calculate the daily intake of Vitamin D
·       List the types of foods that are good sources of Vitamin D
·       Build meals and snacks that are high in Vitamin D

Course Instructors: Alexandra Baio, Julia Guidone, Madeline Hobika

DAIL 110: Guardianship Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Part 2

This course provides an overview of Standard Operating Procedures that provide details and guidelines when working with an individual under guardianship.


Course Length: This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

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SCCC 127: Aging

Learning Objectives:
There are many myths and stereotypes about the aging process and  what older individuals need and want. This course will dispel some of those stereotypes and provide a more accurate description of what it means to grow older today.
 
Course Significance:
Individuals that work with seniors frequently state that they have a passion for working with the elderly. A servant heart is critical to those in this profession. It is also important to  recognize  some of the  challenges facing older Americans today. This course will provide some  basic information to help senior center staff understand  some of those challenges and what they can do to help.

ECE 108: Advancing Equity in Early Childhood – Awareness and Respect (1 hour)

According to NAEYC, above all else, we shall not participate in practices that are disrespectful, degrading, or emotionally damaging to children. A foundational awareness of our own potential for bias is key to ensuring that teachers show respect to children and to themselves.
This introductory training will provide participants with the knowledge to begin working to advance equity in their Early Childhood Education settings. Trainees will learn the definitions of key terms, how equitable learning supports young children’s identity development, and the impacts of implicit bias in early childhood. Trainees will engage in self-reflection to consider their own background, culture, knowledge, and biases and to return with goals for future growth. This training is geared towards child care providers in all settings who serve all ages of children.

Course Details

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Target Audience

All Staff

Learning Environment

Infant Toddler
Preschool
School Age

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Training Level

1

Core Content Subject Area

Learning Environments and Curriculum

Core Content Competency

Model respect for self and others.

KDE 101: Kentucky State Personnel Development Grant 1% Training – The KY 1% Alternate Assessment Waiver for 3rd – 12th Grade (2023)

Course 1: The KY 1% Alternate Assessment Waiver for 3rd – 12th Grade

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“Hello! My name is Jody. This module provides information regarding requirements for the cap on the percentage of students who may be assessed with an Alternate Assessment aligned with alternate academic achievement standards. I’ll be helping you work through the information in this module.

Select Lesson 1 to begin.”

Conflicts and Conflicts of Interest in Developmental Disabilities Councils

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DAIL 216: Do Not Resuscitate/End of Life (DNR/EOL)

Do not Resuscitate form on a table with a pen on the paper.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of what DNR and EOL care is, the process for each and who to contact if you have questions.


Course Length: This course will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

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SCCC SU-1: Disease Prevention

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
·       Recognize the terms osteoporosis, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
·       Describe what each of the three diseases does to the body
·       Describe the symptoms of each of the three diseases
·       Describe the main risk factors for each of the three diseases
·       Recognize foods that help prevent each of the three diseases
·       Recognize foods that should be avoided by people at risk of getting each of the diseases
·       Describe how to build meals that help prevent each of the three diseases
 
Course Significance:
The seniors we serve are susceptible to many diseases. We can help prevent some of those diseases by serving meals that provide the proper nutrition. This course looks at three of the most prevalent diseases: osteoporosis, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The lessons will help you understand how each disease affects the body, who is at risk of getting the disease, and how nutrition can help prevent the disease.

Course Instructors: Sophia Dimkopoulos, Julia Langer, Emily Albanese

DAIL 110: Guardianship Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Part 1

This course provides an overview of Standard Operating Procedures that provide details and guidelines when working with an individual under guardianship.


Course Length: This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

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DAIL 115: Medical Consents

Medical Consents

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This course is designed to provide an overview of the requirements and process for guardianship consents and approvals.


Course Length: This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

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DAIL 214: Incident Reporting

Incident Reporting

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This course is designed to provide an overview of the different types of critical incidents and how to document these incidents in KYGFIS.


Course Length: This course will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

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DAIL 116: Do Not Resuscitate/End of Life (DNR/EOL)

Do not Resuscitate form on a table with a pen on the paper.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of what DNR and EOL care is, the process for each and who to contact if you have questions.


Course Length: This course will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

*Please note that clicking on resource links will open a new window

Click on the first lesson below to get started.

ECE 206: School Age STEM Lesson Plan Ideas: Things that Go (1 hour)

Course Details

Course Description

Kids love to experiment and explore the world around them.  Using scientific concepts related to energy, moment of inertia, and air flow, this training will teach school age teachers how to implement several activities into lesson plans.  Each activity will encourage children to use the scientific method to make predictions and observe outcomes about how to things go.

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Target Audience

All Staff

Learning Environment

School Age

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Training Level

2

Core Content Subject Area

Learning Environments and Curriculum

Core Content Competency

Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of the children.