Events

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is committed to offering events, programs, and training that support and provide value to our community. Check out the calendar for timely and valuable information about these important opportunities.

DSP-U

Ever thought about being a Direct Service Professional? DSP-U is a career training program for Portage County incoming senior high school students. DSP-U gives you the tools you need to begin working as a DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, a job where you'll make a big difference every day! This program is brought to you FREE of CHARGE by Portage DD.

Are you a student interested in the program, or a school who wants to talk about bringing DSP-U to your campus? Contact Katrina Kohout at katrinak@portagedd.org today!

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Course

Instructions for online course option:

Go to the American Heart Association website https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartsaver-first-aid-cpr-aed-online and take the online course (at your expense).
Print the Certificate of Completion.
Contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148 to schedule the in-person, hands-on skills assessment with a certified Instructor.
A copy of the Certificate of Completion and valid identification must be presented at the time of the skills assessment. The online course and skills assessment are required for a valid card to be issued.

MUI and Client Rights Training

Information: Open to all Portage DD Independent Providers and Agency provider staff. Annual Major Unusual Incident (MUI) and Client Rights Training instructed by Portage DD Investigative Agents. This class will go through what an MUI is, local MUI statistics, classifications of MUIs, and the Bill of Rights for people with Developmental Disabilities.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

CPR / First Aid / AED Classes

Information: Classes available at no cost to providers actively serving persons in Portage County or in process of being certified (person must have a Portage County address or be identified by a SSA as a person selected for services). Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED. Participants must present valid identification on the day of the class.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

Annual Provider Training

Information: Successful completion of this training fulfills the 8 hours of Annual Training for Independent Providers to maintain certification. Topics covered include OADSP Overview, Staying connected with DODD, Tenets of Person-Centered Planning, Review of Charting the LifeCourse Tools, Empathy-Based Care, Ohio ISP, Positive Behavior Supports, Valued Roles, Community Integration, Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy, Supporting People with Dual Diagnoses, Supporting Mental Health, Supporting the Grieving Process, Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities, NADSP’s Code of Ethics, The DSPs role in supporting Health and Safety, Review of UI & MUI Incidents and reporting requirements, and Health And Welfare Alerts.
Classes are available to current Portage DD Independent Providers. Class size is limited, and advanced registration is REQUIRED. Must present Driver’s License or Ohio Identification on day of class.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

Frontline Supervisor Training

Information The DSPATHS Frontline Supervisor Classes are a course of study that focuses on developing the knowledge and skills of the new, seasoned or potential frontline supervisor. You are not required to take all the courses and can chose the topics that are of interest to you. See calendar for dates, time and topic. Each class (module) is three (3) hours in length. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

CERT 1 INITIAL: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

CERT 1 RENEWAL: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Information: Direct support professionals, or DSPs, require special certification to administer most medications and treatments. Once certification is earned, it must be renewed annually. Certification is issued by DODD. Category 1 certification allows personnel to administer oral, topical, and inhaled medications, as well as 13 health-related activities if they have been prescribed for a person. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

CERT 2 INITIAL: ADMINISTRATION OF FOOD AND MEDICATION BY GASTROSTOMY OR JEJUNOSTOMY TUBES PER NURSING DELEGATION

Information: Category 2 certification allows personnel to administer medications through a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy (G/J) tube if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

CERT 2 RENEWAL: ADMINISTRATION OF FOOD AND MEDICATION BY GASTROSTOMY OR JEJUNOSTOMY TUBES PER NURSING DELEGATION

Information: Category 2 certification allows personnel to administer medications through a Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy (G/J) tube if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

CERT 3 INITIAL: ADMINISTRATION OF INSULIN AND INJECTABLE TREATMENTS FOR METABOLIC GLYCEMIC DISORDERS PER NURSING DELEGATION

Information: Category 3 certification allows personnel to administer insulin and injectable treatments for metabolic glycemic disorders if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

CERT 3 RENEWAL: ADMINISTRATION OF INSULIN AND INJECTABLE TREATMENTS FOR METABOLIC GLYCEMIC DISORDERS PER NURSING DELEGATION

Information: Category 3 certification allows personnel to administer insulin and injectable treatments for metabolic glycemic disorders if the DSP has been delegated to do so by a nurse. This certification is in addition to Category 1. Classes are available to current Portage DD Providers. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door 1 Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Kim Holbert at kimh@portagedd.org or (330) 296-2839 extension 3148.

If you have any questions, please email Tim Torch.