DSP Classroom Curriculum Modules for Trainees

Direct Support Persons Training (DSP) Classroom Curriculum Modules 1 to 6 (Draft revision)

Purpose:

The purpose of this Training Bulletin is to notify Division of Developmental Disabilities stakeholders throughout the service delivery system of the newly revised DSP Training Curriculum.

Process and Procedures:

The Department recognizes the need for an updated process regarding Direct Support Persons training. It is the intent of the department to distribute information materials seeking additional comments from community providers.

Bureau of Quality Enhancement is requesting agencies to submit comments for the revised DSP classroom training.

• Module 1 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (pdf) (R-8-2018) (96 pages)
• Module 2 Human Rights (pdf)  (R-8-2018) (29 pages)
• Module 3 Abuse and Neglect Recognition, Prevention and Intervention (pdf)  (R-8-2018) (51 pages)
• Module 4 Human Interaction and Communication (pdf) (R-8-2018) (47 pages)
• Module 5 Individual Service Plan Development and Implementation (pdf) (R-8-2018) (49 pages)
• Module 6 Introduction to Basic Health & Safety (BHS) Agenda (pdf)  (N-8-2018) (2 pages)
  • BHS Module 6, Section 1 Introduction to Basic Health & Safety (pdf)  (R 8-2018) (44 pages)
  • BHS Module 6, Section 2 Human Growth and Development (pdf)  (R 8-2018) (11 pages)
  • BHS Module 6, Section 3 Vital Signs & Symptoms (pdf)  (R 8-2018) (48 pages)
  • BHS Module 6, Section 4 Wellness (pdf)  (R 8-2018) (39 pages)
  • BHS Module 6, Section 5 Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (pdf)  (R 8-2018) (24 pages)
  • BHS Module 6, Section 6 Environmental and Individual Safety (pdf)  (R-8-2018) (23 pages)

Effective Date:

Comments, suggestions and/or recommendations by December 31, 2018 to: DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov

To request an accessible version of the documents, send request to: DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov