Motivational Interviewing

The course is taught by MINT trainer Todd Roberts. This 13-hour course meets the CABHA training requirements for the Introductory Course in Motivational Interviewing. This online course makes this training much more accessible and less expensive than the training currently offered. It includes:

• video-based instruction provided by the MINT trainer
• interactive exercises
• appropriate reading assignments on MI
• an online test to document successful completion
• a certificate of completion for people who pass the online test

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NOTE: Discounts are available to agency members of Cabha.com or Benchmarks. Find out if your agency is a member prior to ordering to receive the appropriate coupon code to be used during checkout.  Contact Paige Wiggs at pwiggs@benchmarksnc.org.

 

Crisis Response

Target Audience 

Mental health and substance abuse providers who participate in the Person Centered Planning process for clients.  This new Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plan form is required for all individuals who have a Person Centered Plan.

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Note:  Discounts are available for members of CABHA.com or Benchmarks.  Find out if your agency is a member prior to ordering to receive the appropriate coupon code to be used during checkout.  Contact Paige Wiggs at pwiggs@benchmarksnc.org.

CMS Core Competencies

You will not regret spending time taking this super fun and exciting course on CMS’ Core Competencies. Renate Macchirole, our trainer, is engaging, interesting and simply outstanding as she walks through examples of how to implement these important skills into your work.  We hope you will join us for this online training experience! 

Target Audience

Any Direct Support Professional (DSP) that provides support to people including Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Ageing, Veterans, Children, Hospice and more.

Course Learning Objectives

• • Understand the need for universal competencies in human service systems
• • Reflect on the changing roles and expectations of the direct support workforce
• • Fulfilling the CMS Community Rule and preparing the direct support workforce by adopting universal competencies
• • Using competencies to build career ladders
• • How competencies empower direct care workers

Faculty

Renate Macchirole was the Project Coordinator for Benchmarks’ initiative of creating a state chapter for NASPD from 2015 to 2016.  Renate has a BS in Special Education from Marywood University, in Scranton, PA. She has worked for the Center for Discovery in Harris, NY, and with the Federal Probation program out of NY.  After moving to NC, Renate worked for the Dare County Department of Public Health and created the Dare Respite Care Volunteer Program.  Renate most recently worked for Monarch as their Community Inclusion Specialist.  At Monarch, she began a pilot program called the Beach Club which received the Programs of Excellence award in 2010.

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Performance-Based Risk Sharing in Behavioral Health

With Dan Zorn, CEO of The SPARC Network

The Benchmarks Training Institute is sponsoring an online (audio recording and slide presentation) program on one provider’s innovative perspective on risk-shared contracts with Managed Care Organizations. This recorded webinar will give you some practical information that you can apply right now in your own agency’s strategic planning.

The program is divided into two parts. Each part takes about 23 minutes.

In Part 1 you will learn:

• definitions of key terms related to risk-shared contracts
• a rationale for payers and providers to share risk and guarantee performance
• an example of a guarantee offered in exchange for a negotiated rate
• pros and cons of this type of contract
• aspects of organizational culture that will mitigate your risk

In Part 2 you will learn: 

• why a strong Evidence Based Practice will mitigate your risk
• how to leverage your Evidence-based Practice to negotiate new service definitions with MCOs
• how to adapt your service to meet the "pain points" of a payer
• additional points to consider when negotiating rates
• types of guarantees you can offer an MCO in exchange for flexibility and negotiated case rates
• how much to keep in a "risk reserve”

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Day Treatment Service Definition

A three hour training on the Day Treatment Service Definition, presented by Dan Zorn, CEO of Families Together, located in Asheville, NC.  This training meets the CABHA requirement for three hours of training on the Day Treatment Service Definition.  It includes interactives quizzes and a post test with a printable Certificate of Completion.  

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Note:  Discounts are available to members of CABHA.com or Benchmarks.  Please find out if your agency is a member prior to ordering to receive the appropriate coupon code to use during checkout.  Contact Paige Wiggs at pwiggs@benchmarksnc.org.

 

Bloodborne Pathogens

In this course, students will learn about bloodborne pathogens. We will review the various types of bloodborne pathogens as well as transmission, exposure, protection and prevention. We will also offer methods for responding if you are exposed to blood or body fluids.

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Defensive Driving

This course covers defensive driving techniques and best practices for on-the-road safety as well as common driving hazards, what you can do to avoid an accident and what you should do if you are involved in an accident.

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Safe Lifting

This module covers safe lifting techniques and how to react in the case of an accident. We cover various types of lifts, the mechanics/techniques involved in safe lifting, common hazards, risk factors and how to prevent accidents and injuries.

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Slips, Trips & Falls

This course covers the prevention of common types of slips, trips and falls as well as the risk factors that can lead to accidents.

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Your Next Patient Has Autism

 

 

 

A presentation for the health practitioner for effectively meeting the special needs of patients with disorders on the Autism Spectrum.

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Intensive In Home Service Definition

 A three hour training on the Intensive In-Home Service Definition, presented by Dan Zorn, CEO of Families Together, Located in Asheville, NC.  This training meets the CABHA requirement for three hours of training on the Intensive In Home Service Definition.  It includes interactives quizzes and a post test with a printable Certificate of Completion.  

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Note:  Discounts are available to CABHA.com members and Benchmarks members.  Please find out if your agency is a member prior to ordering to receive the appropriate coupon code.  Contact Paige Wiggs at pwiggs@benchmarksnc.org.

 

Person-Centered Thinking

This training satisfies the requirement for an additional six hours of Person-CenteredThinking/Recovery training for serviceproviders who have already completed a six-hour course per ImplementationUpdate #82 dated November 12, 2010 andImplementation Update #86 dated April 6,2011 Option B.

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Note:  Discounts are available to CABHA.com members and Benchmarks members.  Please find out if your agency is a member prior to ordering to receive the appropriate coupon code.  Contact Paige Wiggs at pwiggs@benchmarksnc.org.

 

Targeted Case Management

 A six hour training on the Targeted Case Management Service, presented by Heather Prather and Sara Wilson of Easter Seals UCP.  This training meets the service definition requirement of six hours of training in the functions of Targeted Case Management.  It includes interactives quizzes and a post test with a printable Certificate of Completion.  

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Note:  Discounts are available for CABHA.com and Benchmarks members.  Please find out if your agency is a member prior to ordering to receive the appropriate coupon code to be used during checkout.  Contact Paige Wiggs at pwiggs@benchmarksnc.org.

 

Challenges & Strategies for Successfully Supporting People with Dementia

This course gives behavioral healthcare and I/DD providers a basic understanding of how to support people with dementia. The course defines dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and describes how these conditions are exhibited by people with Intellectual Disabilities. Students learn how dementia affects personality, communication and behavior. The course offers practical ways that behavioral health and I/DD professionals can support people with dementia.

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Note:  Discounts are available for CABHA.com and Benchmarks members.  Please find out if your agency is a member