Trainings & Events
The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Portage DD) works hard to provide timely and useful information to the Portage County Community. This page will share important information regarding upcoming training.
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 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
Date: Wednesday, May 11, from 10-11 AM
Information: 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: ZOOM
Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
CPR / First Aid / AED Classes
Date: May 5, May 12, May 26 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Information: Classes 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 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
Date: Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days
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 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
Date: Monday, May 9, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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 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
Date: Friday, May 27, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 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 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
Date: Monday, May 9, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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 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
Date: Friday, May 27, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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 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
Date: Monday, May 9, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 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
Date: June 7, June 22 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Information: Classes 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 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
Date: Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days
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 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
Date: Friday, June 3, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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 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
Date: Monday, June 6, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 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 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
Date: Friday, June 3, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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 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
Date: Monday, June 6, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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 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
Date: Friday, June 3, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 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.