Classes Offered at Portage DD
Swimming Classes
We are excited to open our doors to our community and offer a variety of swimming opportunities in our shallow water pool! All the following classes are FREE and open to persons served and/or eligible for services with Portage DD. A lifeguard is always on duty, and locker rooms will be open 30 minutes before and after all event times for changing purposes. A guardian or other approved adult must always accompany each swimmer.
How to Sign Up:
- Call the office: 330-678-2400 Or email: swim@portagedd.org with your interest
- During registration, it will need to be confirmed that the participant signing up is currently receiving services or is eligible for services with Portage DD
- Review and sign a copy of our Program Procedures
- Sign up for whichever available dates you would like
- Come and enjoy the pool!
MONDAYS: Adaptive Splash 6:00PM – 7:30PM
This is a more intimate, calm, open swim group for kids and adults that may not be able/comfortable swimming in bigger group settings.
TUESDAYS: Family Swim 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Open swim time for eligible persons served and their families
Limit of 8 persons served per class
Each person served can bring up to 3 additional family members
WEDNESDAYS: Water Play with Parents 6:00PM – 6:50PM
Open swim/play time for infants, toddlers and their parents or guardians
Limit of 8 sign-ups per class
WEDNESDAYS: Swim Lessons 7:00PM – 7:50PM
Structured swim lessons intended for beginner/intermediate swimmers
Swim Lessons run on a 6-week cycle
Each cycle is limited to 6 sign-ups
THURSDAYS: Family Swim 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Open swim time for eligible persons served and their families
Limit of 8 persons served per class
Each person served can bring up to 3 additional family members
American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED (In Person)
FA Only $35.00
CPR Only $35.00
FA/CPR/AED Class $45.00
Information: Classes available to providers actively serving persons in Portage County or persons from Portage County applying to be a provider. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED. Please note applicable fees listed above. 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 Required: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at (330) 296-2839 or josien@portagedd.org
Independent providers – cash only accepted in the EXACT amount (no change given)
Agency providers – cash in the exact amount, check made payable to Portage DD or invoice accepted (please note name of person and email address of where invoice is to be sent) No refunds given, only credit towards another class.
American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Course
Skills Check to accompany online class taken at cost:
FA/CPR/AED Skills Check $35.00
FA Only Skills Check $30.00
CPR Only Skills Check $30.00
Instructions: The online course and skills assessment are required for a valid card to be issued. 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). Certificate must be from American Heart Association; no other online course certificate will be accepted. Print the Certificate of Completion. Contact Josie Norsic at (330) 296-2839 or josien@portagedd.org to schedule the in-person, hands-on skills assessment with a certified Instructor.
Background Checks
BCI $25.00
BCI and FBI $50.00
Agency providers – cash in the exact amount, check made payable to Portage DD or invoice accepted (please note name of person and email address of where invoice is to be sent) Must provide agency name, address, phone, contact person at agency for Background Check to be completed
Appointment required by contacting Josie Norsic at (330) 296-2839 or josien@portagedd.org
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 Josie Norsic at (330) 296-2839 or josien@portagedd.org
MUI and Client Rights Training
nformation: 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 Josie Norsic at (330) 296-2839 or josien@portagedd.org
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!
Medication Administration Classes
Initial
Cert 1 $125.00
Cert 2 $50.00
Cert 3 $50.00
Renewal
Cert 1 $25.00
Cert 2 $25.00
Cert 3 $25.00
- Registration required by contacting Josie Norsic at (330) 296-2839 or josien@portagedd.org
- Location: Happy Day Building (2500 Brady Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266) Please go to Door
- Registration: For more information or to register for the class, please contact Josie Norsic at (330) 296-2839 or josien@portagedd.org
Independent providers – cash only accepted in the EXACT amount (no change given)
Agency providers – cash in the exact amount, check made payable to Portage DD or invoice accepted (please note name of person and email address of where invoice is to be sent) No refunds given, only credit towards another class. For Agency Providers: Application for personnel to attend the DODD medication administration (MA) certification course must be completed and submitted prior to enrollment
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. Please note applicable fees listed at the top of this page. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED. This is a two day class.
Cert 2 Initial: Administration of Food and Medication by Gastronomy 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. Please note applicable fees listed at the top of this page. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
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. Please note applicable fees listed at the top of this page. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
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. Please note applicable fees listed at the top of this page. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
Cert 2 Renewal: Administration of Food and Medication by Gastronomy 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. Please note applicable fees listed at the top of this page. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.
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. Please note applicable fees listed at the top of this page. Class size is limited and advanced registration is REQUIRED.