Training
Caregivers with 0 to 5 years of licensure / experience are required to complete 12 hours of training annually and caregivers with 6-plus years of licensure / experience are required to complete 6 hours of training annually.
Vulnerable Adult Act Training
The Vulnerable Adult Act Training Process (Mandated Reporter Resources/Minnesota Department of Human Services) must be completed prior to licensure or an employee begins to work with residents. This training must be completed annually.
On-line Training
Access the DHS Training Modules using the following steps:
- Access County and Tribal Workers
- Access TrainLink
- Access Disability Services and scroll down to on-line learning
- Access e-learning modules
Use your unique key to access these modules
**If you don't have a unique key, follow the instructions to obtain one.
Trainings Include
- Brain Injury: A Virtual Tour
- Falls Prevention Intervention
- Psychotropic Medication Monitoring
- Rule 40 and Non-Aversive Treatment Strategies
Adult Family Caregiver's Network
Access the training for caregivers that assists elderly and individuals with developmental disabilities. Training is available on a wide variety of topics, such as behavioral interventions, infection control and safety, medication management, and various mental health issues.