DCP 111 - Facilitating Access to Community Resources II

Institution:

Athens Technical College

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Description:

Banner Title: Community Resources II This course provides people working in direct support roles with the knowledge and tools that will enable them to provide better support services to people with disabilities in a context that is inclusive, community-based, and person centered. Topics include positive behavior supports, systematic instruction in community and work places, responsibilities within direct support roles regarding rights of individuals receiving services and the legal implications for violating those rights, and abuse recognition and the reporting requirements when abuse is suspected. The course content also focuses on recognizing nutritional and emotional health and resources for physical supports, basic life and health supports and the dangers associated with common safety and sanitation issues, appropriate medical practice relating to an individual, appropriate work habits and dealing with stress, organizational structures of learning organizations, and the purpose and function of community services. Prerequisites: DCP 110, DCP 113 Corequisite: DCP 114 Offered on an as-needed basis for the Direct Support Professional technical certificate of credit

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.athenstech.edu/

Phone Number:

(706) 355-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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