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The Bureau of Epidemiology will be hosting two webinars for LTCFs related to respiratory virus prevention and outbreak control available on PA-TRAIN. Act 58 CE credits are available and NHA CE credits are pending.

  • Wednesday, September 4 @ 1:00 pm: “PA-EPI: LTCF Readiness and Prevention of Respiratory Viruses.” | ID: 1120331
  • Wednesday, September 18 @ 1:00 pm: “PA-EPI: LTCF Respiratory Virus Outbreak Control and Response.” | ID: 1121319

Log into your TRAIN account to register. Get your LTCF ready for respiratory season!

August 9, 2024

MyODP News Spotlight
ODP Celebrates One-Thousandth PA E-Badge Academy Certificate With SPIN

When Heather Radcliffe of Philadelphia completed her DSP I E-Badge Academy training certificate, she became the thousandth Direct Support Professional in Pennsylvania to do so. To celebrate this milestone in Pennsylvania’s DSP workforce development, the Office of Developmental Programs visited SPIN to present Heather with a signed proclamation of recognition from Governor Josh Shapiro.

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Insidious Trauma: Context, Impact, and Considerations for Care
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Register Here

This session will introduce the impact of trauma broadly, provide an overview of insidious trauma and its effects, and explore some relevant interpersonal and clinical considerations in supporting those impacted by traumatic stress. Presenters will share their expertise on best and promising practices as well as provide general knowledge. View the announcement for more information.

 

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the annual publication of the Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This guide offers resources in one central location for those who support or care for someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind and receives supports from ODP.

The Resource Guide is available here or on MyODP’s website under Topics > Special Population Services > Deaf Services. For questions, email ODP Deaf Services.