IPS0079 - Protective Services Enrichment: Identifying Medical Needs

Course Description

Identifying Medical Needs - Protective Services Enrichment Training 

Instructors: Connie Twyman and Lori Knockstead

Protective services caseworkers must be able to identify medical concerns quickly. This training will examine common medical values, terms, diagnoses, and conditions so caseworkers can develop investigative plans and coordinate prompt interventions when medical issues are identified. The training will also help caseworkers communicate effectively with physicians, agency nurses, or other medical professionals.

• Individual registration is required.
• Enrollment is only available to adult protective services (APS) and older adults protective services (OAPS) staff and is not available to the public.

To receive PDA Protective Services credit hours, participants are required to:  

• Participate in the live training (via Zoom)
• Video and audio are required to be on for the duration, with the camera positioned with their full face on the screen.
• Certificates will be issued upon successful completion.
• Partial certificates for missing any portion are not available. 

Learner Outcomes

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

1. Recognize when an individual's heart rate/pulse, blood pressure, oxygen levels, weight loss, diabetes, pressure wounds, and other medical needs or concerns require medical evaluation.
2. Develop investigative plans for reported medical concerns and coordinate prompt interventions when medical issues are identified.

Notes

(Fall 2022) Training Details:

• This training will be instructed live via Zoom and is combined with reading materials
•  The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent one week prior to the training
• All participants will be required to have the following technology to join:
  • Zoom Meeting access (meeting link will be sent to registered participants one week prior)
  • a web camera turned on for the entire training and positioned so the trainer can see your full face on the screen
  • a computer microphone and speakers turned on for the entire training (muted unless sharing with the group)
• Participants are requested to not be in transit for the duration of the training
• Attendees must be on time, participate, and attend the entire training for credit
  • Zoom Room Opens at 8:30 AM (participants will enter the waiting room for attendance)
  • Training Start 9:00 am
  • Lunch 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
  • Training End 4:00 pm
• Certificate issued for Protective Services credit hours upon completion of the live training

Course Numbers and Dates: 

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*Zoom Waiting Room will open 30 minutes prior to the start of training. Participants should log in early to connect and for attendance.

Social Work Continuing Education:

This training is approved for 5.5 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. 

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

To obtain Social Work CE Credit, please complete the following items:

1. Pay the Continuing Education Fee at check out
2. Attend the entire course
3. Complete the online request form
4. Complete the Course Evaluation after attending (first and last names will need to be included in the evaluation)