- (2) Crisis intervention skills, including risk management, de-escalation techniques and safety planning.
- (3) Behavior management skills and coaching.
- (4) Child and adolescent development
- (5) Overview of serious emotional disturbance and other behavioral and psychosocial needs of the children, youth and young adults
- (6) Professional ethics, conduct and confidentiality.
- (8) Psychotropic medications, including common side effects.
Please note: Professional Students will still be required to complete the following trainings with an approved provider to fully meet the PA requirements:
- (1) Sections 6301—6386 of 23 Pa.C.S. (relating to Child Protective Services Law) and mandated reporting requirements.
- Act 31 On-line Training provided by University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work (3 hours) https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/researchtraining/child-welfare-programs/act-31-line-training
- (7) First aid, universal precautions and safety.
- Must be completed through an approved Provider like ABA Support Solutions as this requires hands-on training (5 hours)
If you are taking this course, you may also be required to complete the following courses:
- Additional RBT® 40-hour Course (completed prior to working with clients)
- Additional 24-hour Training Sequence Course for those without Experience in the field (completed within 6-months of your hire date)
. **Some classes within this course may also be eligible for CE/CEU credits when applicable.
