• Identify methods to maintain client dignity and to uphold rights in behavioral support environments
• Apply specific rights to examples of real life scenarios

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• State the persons required to engage in mandated reporting
• Give examples of the types of known or suspected abuse that are subject to mandated reporting
• Name the typical agencies that are included in mandated and incident reporting
• Distinguish mandated and incident reporting
• Describe the typical sections of an incident report

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Identify the components of an antecedent-behavior-consequence log
• Describe at least two benefits of using an ABC log
• Identify the benefits of expanding an ABC log to include setting events
• Provide at least two examples of variables – outside of immediate antecedents and consequences – that may affect a client’s behavior

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

The focus of this two-hour course is on AWOL behaviors and successful prevention and/or mitigation of their effects.

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Define the months and temperatures of risk as they relate to heat illness prevention
• Discuss clothing options and preparations that can reduce risk and discomfort during hot weather
• Discuss basic animal safety in hot weather and direct sunlight conditions
• Name the benefits of sunscreen use and strategies for increase its use across settings.
• Discuss hydration recommendations
• Name at least two heat-safe foods and/or food preparation practices
• Identify at least two activities or settings that are available to beat the heat
• Name at least two methods of making indoor temperatures more tolerable in hot weather months
• Identify signs of dehydration, heat stroke and heat illness

• ARF Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Differentiate between an everyday behavioral intervention and a crisis/emergency intervention
• Identify at least two variables to consider when evaluating a crisis support program
• Identify at least variables to consider when evaluating a crisis support program
• Name at least one essential topic to include in debriefing following a crisis incident or use of emergency intervention

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• ARF Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for THREE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Identify rights and considerations surrounding food planning, preparation and service.
• Discuss ways to handle food requests while still maintaining a menu.
• Discuss healthy food offering, substitutions and issues with color or consistency that clients may experience.
• Identify at least two strategies with client food restriction or refusal.
• Discuss special considerations surrounding food, including choking potential, food intolerances, utensil usage (i.e., with memory care) and client requests for alcohol.

• ARF Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This one-hour course is designed to offer participants an introduction to the field of applied behavior analysis, and how its principles have positively impacted the continuum of care.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify at least three important leaders in the field of applied behavior analysis
• Describe function of behavior and its importance to applied behavior analysis
• Describe how behavioral modification and applied behavior analysis are different
• Name the same principles of ABA (which correspond to our suggested acronym, TAGBACE)

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home, STRTP and RCFE recertification hours for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This two-hour course is designed to offer a discussion of trauma-informed support in the context of behavioral support across the continuum of care

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• State what the acronym HCBS stands for
• Identify two ways that the HCBS Final Rule will benefit support recipients
• Identify at least two ways that the HCBS Final Rule will require qualitative changes in the way we provide supports

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home, STRTP and RCFE recertification hours for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This two-hour course focuses on the impact of holidays on individuals and industries, as well as the identification of sources of holiday blues – and bliss. The discussion includes persons with dementia, with developmental disabilities, persons away from family, and persons with or at risk for depression. This course is not specific to winter months, and participants learn that most months include major holidays!

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

The focus of this two-hour course is on topics related to placement and intake considerations for prospective LGBT residents. This includes a discussion on LGBT terminology, identification of preferred pronoun, name and other accommodations that may be included for LGBT residents. The current LGBT diversity special topic course also addresses paperwork, intake questionnaire or interview and room occupancy discussions for care providers who are interested in both upholding rights and showing respect to LGBT individuals.

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home, STRTP and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This two-hour course will enable participants to:

• Define social validity
• Identify the three components of social validity – social significance of the goals we write, the social appropriateness of the interventions that we create, and the social importance of the effects of those interventions
• Discuss ways to measure social validity to accomplish meaningful behavior change
• Define intervention validity -Define treatment integrity and discuss how it relates to – and differs from – social validity

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

The focus of this three-hour course is on successful planning for, coordination of and attendance at resident medical appointments. Resident medical care is a critical area of service provision and is often difficult to navigate. And who knows? It might help you manage your own personal medical contacts and files better!

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for THREE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This three-hour course is Part One of a medication series and focuses on the importance of medication dispensation, use of correct medication terminology (e.g., administration, self-administration, dispensation, etc.), and ways to both meet – and exceed – regulations with best practice safeguards. Participants will also receive tips for addressing medications during physician visits and rollover management. This course will end with a discussion on medication labels and an introductory discussion of storing medications.

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for THREE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This two-hour course is Part Two of a medication series and focuses on required documentation of medication dispensation and side effects. In addition, Part Two offers discussion on discontinuing medications, windows around prescribed medication times, and working with special circumstance medications such as inhalants, injectables and introduction to PRN medications. Part Two extends to offer methods of successful management of medication delays as well as to initiate conversations about behavioral goals targeting medication compliance. Lastly, the course offers a discussion surrounding incident reporting following medication mishaps. This course offers intensive discussion around regulatory requirements, but is coded as a Medication course in the Core of Knowledge guidelines.

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Define naturalistic teaching
• Differentiate between naturalistic and structured instructional methods
• Name at least two advantages of using naturalistic teaching with learners of all ages and support needs

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Discuss the preparation for data collection procedures
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of permanent product recording
• Name at least two examples of permanent product recording

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• ARF Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This two-hour course is designed for persons who work in all ranks and roles of care. Individuals who require ongoing care – particularly those in out-of-home placements due to behavioral and/or skill support needs – are often totally reliant on us to engage in activities, to be excited about these activities, and even to accept medical care. Join us for a unique discussion – starting with resting bliss facial expressions from caregivers! The discussion will culminate with behavioral and skill development tips as they relate to caregiver resting bliss face.

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home and RCFE recertification process for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

This two-hour course is designed to offer a discussion of trauma-informed support in the context of behavioral support across the continuum of care.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss how children, individuals with DD/ID, foster youth and seniors are at risk for histories of trauma
• Provide examples of trauma experiences - Discuss how physical touch can be both traumatic and supportive
• Identify examples of behaviors that may results from a history of trauma
• Identify at least two examples of preventative support in trauma-informed care models
• Identify behavior-analytic practices that contribute to reduction in re-traumatization
• Name at least two concerns with crisis response and restraint programs as they relate to trauma-informed support

Approvals:

This course meets requirements towards the ARF, Group Home, STRTP and RCFE recertification hours for certified administrators.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for TWO contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Identify the assessment methods that contribute to the development of antecedent-based interventions
  
• Identify the advantages of antecedent-based interventions and how they differ from consequence-based interventions
  
• Discuss at least one example of antecedent-based interventions in everyday life and across age groups (children, adolescents, adults) and function of behavior
  

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Define stakeholder as it relates to behavioral support environments 
  
• Name at least two methods of communicating professionally with stakeholders
  
• Confidentiality and communication with stakeholders 
  
• Name two ways that behavioral support staff can demonstrate professionalism with stakeholders when target behaviors increase and decrease 
  
• Define scope of practice
  

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Identify verbal operants 
  
• Describe how operants differ in the outcomes they produce 
  
• Distinguish between types of verbal operants when provided an example of verbal behavior
  

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.

• Define prompting
  
•  Describe most-to-least and least-to-most prompting
  
• Give an advantage of each type of prompting
  

• ARF Administrators in California
• STRTP Administrators in California
• RCFE Administrators in California
• Group Home Administrators in California
• Registered Nurses (RNs) in California:
  • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider#CEP16912, for the number of contact hours shown above. Licensees must keep their certificates for four years from the date of completion.
• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC and LEP (Board of Behavioral Sciences in CA):
  • EssentialCEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), a [BBS] Board-recognized approval agency. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program. This course meets the qualifications for ONE contact hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. BBS licensees must maintain records of course completion for at least two years from the date of license renewal for which the course is completed. Licensees are encouraged to contact BBS for specific approval information.
• School Psychologists:
  • Essential CEU Institute is approved provider #1131, by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), to offer professional development for school psychologists. Essential CEU Institute maintains responsibility for the program.