These are the required trainings for Direct Support Professionals at ASN. All training for ASN is completed on GroupApp, unless you are specifically directed elsewhere. See GroupApp Onboarding Instructions to sign up, if you haven't yet.
Medication Management, the CPR video series and the First Aid video series must be completed prior to working with an individual. A new DSP can report 2.5 non-billable hours for completing these courses. All other training, including retaking the three new hire requirements, should be completed while on shift. Modules are 10 minutes or less and multi-module courses are intended to be completed over several days.
| Course | Due Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Medication Management | before working with an individual, then every year | GroupApp Course |
| CPR & AED Video Series | before working with an individual, unless you have the certification | GroupApp Course |
| CPR & AED Certification | within 30 days, then every two years | In-person (sign up on GroupApp) |
| First Aid Video Series | before working with an individual, unless you have the certification | GroupApp Course |
| First Aid Certification | within 30 days, then every two years | In-person (sign up on GroupApp) |
| Introduction to ASN's GroupApp | within 2 weeks | GroupApp Learning Pathway (4 modules, see below) |
| Supporting Emotional Regulation | within 4 weeks | GroupApp Course |
| Rules & Regulations | within 6 weeks | GroupApp Course |
| Safety | within 8 weeks | GroupApp Course |
| The NADSP Code of Ethics | within 10 weeks | GroupApp Course |
Introduction to ASN's GroupApp includes the following courses:
- How to Complete a Course in GroupApp
- Microlearning for DSPs
- ASN Core Values
- ASN Foundation and Philosophy