IPS0076 - PDA Enrichment Training for Protective Services: Responding to Reports of Sexual Violence (STOP)

Course Description

Responding to reports of sexual violence against older adults and adults with IDD requires a trauma-informed approach. This interactive, all-day training for investigators will provide an overview of specific considerations for these challenging investigations. 

This training is provided as an enrichment course for Older Adults Protective Service Workers and Adult Protective Service Workers.

• Individual registration is required.
• This training is only open to PDA Protective Services APS and OAPS staff.

In order to receive PDA Protective Services credit hours, participants must:  

• Participate in the live virtual training.. 
• Video and audio are required to be on for the duration. 
• Certificates will be issued upon successful completion.
• Partial certificates for missing any portion are not available. 

Course Outline

Spring 2021 Enrichment:

• Presented as a live virtual training via Zoom Meeting platform.
• Zoom link will be sent one week prior to registered participants. Link cannot be shared.
• There are no prerequisite coursework assignments.
• Training materials will be emailed to registered participants one week prior to the training date. Printing of the materials is not required.

Course Number, Dates, and Times: 

Please click on course numbers in the boxes to select the desired date, more details, and to register. Use + and - controls to open/close each selection.(scroll down to see all offerings): See above for Zoom Trial Run Meeting Times.

• IPS0076-001: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
• IPS0076-002: Tuesday, May 04, 2021 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will have the ability to:

1. Explain the dynamics of sexual violence
2. Describe what a Trauma-informed response is
3. Explain a victim's behaviors and response
4. Discuss the importance of a victim-centered approach
5. Discuss strategies for working with people with communication needs
6. List the resources available to victims of sexual violence
7. Identify vicarious trauma
8. Explain tips for self-care

Notes

Technology Requirement

• Audio and video ARE required for live trainings on the Zoom platform. Cameras must be turned on for the duration of the training.

You must have the hardware (desktop or laptop, tablet or smartphone) and software (Browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Microsoft Edge) to access the internet. A broadband internet connection (DSL, cable, fiber, etc.) is recommended with a hardwired Ethernet cable. Wireless (Wi-Fi) connections may be utilized but a weak or congested signal may cause issues with video buffering or content access.

Social Work Continuing Education:

• *Available and optional at check out. Must CLICK Social Work CE box at checkout. 
• This item must be paid for at check out. Continuing Education fee is $20.00.

To obtain continuing education, please complete the following items:

1. Pay the continuing education Fee (can be paid at check out or by clicking the hyperlink)
2. Attend the entire course
3. Complete the online request form
4. Complete the course evaluation after attending. This will be sent via email after the training. Full name is required on the evaluation for SW CE.

This training has been approved for 6 continuing education hours by Temple University Harrisburg. Temple University Harrisburg is a pre-approved provider of continuing education by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.  These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC biennial license renewal.