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SUMMARY:TIPS-MAPP Training - Tuesdays\, August 1 - October 3
DESCRIPTION:TIPS-MAPP Training\nDates: Tuesday\, August 1 – Tuesday\, October 3\, 2023 (October 10th if virtual check-in) \nTime: 5:30-8:30pm \nLocation: Omaha \n*Schedule is subject to change \nThe state of Nebraska requires all potential foster homes to complete a pre-service training called TIPS-MAPP. Our training classes are FREE and new classes start in Omaha and Lincoln every 4-6 weeks. Additional trainings you will complete for licensure include: Universal Precautions\, Verbal de-escalation\, Healthy Boundaries and Human Trafficking. \n\n\n\n\nTIPS-MAPP class is held one time per week for 10 weeks. Each class is mandatory for all adults that will have a parenting role in a foster home. Throughout the course of training\, our class leaders will also come to your home to complete home consultations. \n\n\n\n\nDuring class\, you will receive a licensing packet which includes health assessments and general paperwork.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/tips-mapp-training-tuesdays-august-1-october-3/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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SUMMARY:Want to Foster or Adopt? Learn More About the Process With This Free Training
DESCRIPTION:More than 5\,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP training (Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This class prepares you to care for a child who has experienced trauma and helps you build many other skills in your journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. TIPS-MAPP also aids you in determining if fostering or adopting is right for you. \nKVC Nebraska offers this course at no cost to you. Classes will be held from 5:30–8:30 pm every Tuesday at our Omaha location with the first class taking place August 1\, 2023\, and the last class taking place October 3\, 2023 (October 10th if virtual check-in). Class size is limited and new class groups start every 4-6 weeks. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent with KVC and want to sign up for class\, please contact Annesia Thompson at (402) 498-4700 or anthompson@kvc.org.\nClick here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at fanaguirreplacke@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/want-to-foster-or-adopt-learn-more-about-the-process-with-this-free-training-4/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20230413T201523Z
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SUMMARY:TIPS-MAPP Training - Wednesdays\, May 31 - August 2
DESCRIPTION:TIPS-MAPP Training\nDates: Wednesday\, May 31 – Wednesday\, August 2\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30-8:30pm \nLocation: Omaha \n*Schedule is subject to change \nThe state of Nebraska requires all potential foster homes to complete a pre-service training called TIPS-MAPP. Our training classes are FREE and new classes start in Omaha and Lincoln every 4-6 weeks. Additional trainings you will complete for licensure include: Universal Precautions\, Verbal de-escalation\, Healthy Boundaries and Human Trafficking. \n\n\n\n\nTIPS-MAPP class is held one time per week for 10 weeks. Each class is mandatory for all adults that will have a parenting role in a foster home. Throughout the course of training\, our class leaders will also come to your home to complete home consultations. \n\n\n\n\nDuring class\, you will receive a licensing packet which includes health assessments and general paperwork.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/tips-mapp-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T031138Z
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SUMMARY:Want to Foster or Adopt? Learn More About the Process With This Free Training
DESCRIPTION:More than 5\,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP training (Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This class prepares you to care for a child who has experienced trauma and helps you build many other skills in your journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. TIPS-MAPP also aids you in determining if fostering or adopting is right for you. \nKVC Nebraska offers this course at no cost to you. Classes will be held from 5:30–8:30 pm every Wednesday at our Omaha location with the first class taking place May 31\, 2023\, and the last class taking place August 2\, 2023. Class size is limited and new class groups start every 4-6 weeks. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent with KVC and want to sign up for class\, please contact Annesia Thompson at (402) 498-4700 or anthompson@kvc.org.\nClick here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at fanaguirreplacke@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/want-to-foster-or-adopt-learn-more-about-the-process-with-this-free-training-3/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
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SUMMARY:Want to Foster or Adopt? Learn More About the Process With This Free Training
DESCRIPTION:More than 5\,000 Nebraska children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? \nOne of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP training (Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This class prepares you to care for a child who has experienced trauma and helps you build many other skills in your journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. TIPS-MAPP also aids you in determining if fostering or adopting is right for you. \nKVC Nebraska offers this course at no cost to you. Classes will be held from 5:30–8:30 pm every Thursday at our Omaha location with the first class taking place January 26\, 2023\, and the last class taking place March 30\, 2023. Class size is limited and new class groups start every 4-6 weeks. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent with KVC and want to sign up for class\, please contact Annesia Thompson at (402) 498-4700 or anthompson@kvc.org.\nClick here to learn more about becoming a foster parent.\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact our Training Coordinator at fanaguirreplacke@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/want-to-foster-or-adopt-learn-more-about-the-process-with-this-free-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Becca Crook":MAILTO:rcrook@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20221208T203652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T021722Z
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SUMMARY:Mandt Training (Preventing\, De-escalating\, Intervening) (Full Class)
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 24 \nTime: 9am – 5pm \nThe Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Fannye Aguirre Placke at (402) 326-2928 or fanaguirreplacke@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-preventing-de-escalating-intervening-full-class-2/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20221207T154016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T170426Z
UID:10000865-1674464400-1674493200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mandt Training (Preventing\, De-escalating\, Intervening) (Full Class)
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 23 \nTime: 9am – 5pm \nThe Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Fannye Aguirre Placke at (402) 326-2928 or fanaguirreplacke@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-preventing-de-escalating-intervening-full-class/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220818T145956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T150032Z
UID:10000851-1662813000-1662820200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment Training for KVC Foster Parents (Omaha)
DESCRIPTION:This Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment training is available to KVC foster parents and worth 2 CEUs. It will be held at KVC’s office in Omaha (11550 I Street\, Suite 100\, Omaha\, NE 68137). Sign up by clicking here or on the button below. \n\n\nIn this training\, you will learn: \n\nKnow the definition and prevalence of mental illness in the United States.\nUnderstand the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and who can diagnose an individual or youth.\nIdentify prevalent major mental illnesses\, diagnoses and their symptoms.\nBe able to reference treatment and psychopharmacology options for major mental illness and other diagnoses.\n\nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION” form below. \nKVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact Kelli Anderson\, Training Specialist\, at kjanderson@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mental-health-diagnosis-and-treatment-training-for-kvc-foster-parents-omaha/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220818T145642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T145642Z
UID:10000670-1662802200-1662809400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Training for KVC Foster Parents (Omaha)
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC foster parents and is worth 2 CEUs. It will be held at KVC’s Omaha office (11550 I Street\, Suite 100\, Omaha\, NE 68137). Sign up by clicking here or on the button below. \nThis virtual Adoption training informs participants of the processes involved in providing permanency for youth. This training reviews: \n\nthe 7 Core Issues regarding adoption\, and\nhow to work through those issues as they arise\n\nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION” form below. \nKVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION\nIf you have additional questions\, you can contact Kelli Anderson\, Training Specialist\, at kjanderson@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/adoption-training-for-kvc-foster-parents-omaha/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T214304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T210311Z
UID:10000845-1655456400-1655485200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mandt Training (Preventing\, De-escalating\, Intervening) (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 17\, 2022 \nTime: 9am – 5pm \nThe Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you would like to register for this training or have additional questions\, please contact Cassandra Dittmer at cdittmer@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-june22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T212141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T210316Z
UID:10000841-1655229600-1655235000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you would like to register for this training or have additional questions\, please contact Cassandra Dittmer at cdittmer@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-training-june22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220518T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T154304Z
UID:10000666-1654939800-1654948800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Putting the Pieces Together\, Understanding the IEP Process (Foster Parent Learning Session)
DESCRIPTION:This in-person foster parent learning session will address three components: parental rights\, special education evaluations\, and developing an IEP that is meaningful. \nIn this course\, you will learn:\n\n\nHow to get a YES\, when the school says no to evaluation\nThe MOST powerful tool in IEP Negotiations\nHow to AVOID the five most common IEP mistakes\n\n\nTrainer: Rebecca Miller\, Fostering Educational Success Supervisor \nLocation: KVC Nebraska Omaha office\, 11550 I St\, Suite 100\, Omaha\, NE 68137 \nNote: Childcare is not available for this training. \nIf you are a KVC foster parent and would like to attend this learning session\, please email Kelli Anderson at kjanderson@kvc.org to RSVP. You can also email kjanderson@kvc.org with any additional questions.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/understanding-the-iep-process/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T210231Z
UID:10000657-1654104600-1654111800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Medication Aide Training for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC Shared Living providers. \nMedication Aide training reviews safe medication management. After this training\, Shared Living providers should be able to: \n\nGive meds in a safe\, consistent manner; in a clean\, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by a pharmacy or hospital\nUnderstand The 8 Rights of Medication Administration\nProperly store medication\n\nIf you would like to register for this training or have additional questions\, please contact Cassandra Dittmer at cdittmer@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/june22-medaide/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T211951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T210440Z
UID:10000660-1653040800-1653046200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you would like to register for this training or have additional questions\, please contact Cassandra Dittmer at cdittmer@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-training-may22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T214119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T210325Z
UID:10000844-1652086800-1652288400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mandt Training (Preventing\, De-escalating\, Intervening) (Full Class)
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 9 – 11\, 2022 \nTime: 9am – 5pm \nThe Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you would like to register for this training or have additional questions\, please contact Cassandra Dittmer at cdittmer@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-may22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T210135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T210331Z
UID:10000656-1651658400-1651665600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Medication Aide Training for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC Shared Living providers. \nMedication Aide training reviews safe medication management. After this training\, Shared Living providers should be able to: \n\nGive meds in a safe\, consistent manner; in a clean\, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by a pharmacy or hospital\nUnderstand The 8 Rights of Medication Administration\nProperly store medication\n\nIf you would like to register for this training or have additional questions\, please contact Cassandra Dittmer at cdittmer@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/may22-medaide/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T211340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T211340Z
UID:10000659-1650477600-1650483000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-training-april22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T213419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T213921Z
UID:10000843-1650013200-1650042000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mandt Training (Preventing\, De-escalating\, Intervening) (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 15\, 2022 \nTime: 9am – 5pm \nThe Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you have additional questions or want to sign up for this training\, contact our Training Coordinator\, Morgan Schmidt\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-april22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T213238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T221950Z
UID:10000842-1649926800-1649955600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mandt Training (Preventing\, De-escalating\, Intervening) (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 14\, 2022 \nTime: 9am – 5pm \nThe Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you have additional questions or want to sign up for this training\, contact our Training Coordinator\, Morgan Schmidt\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-april2022/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T205909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T215149Z
UID:10000655-1649266200-1649273400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Medication Aide Training for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC Shared Living providers. \nMedication Aide training reviews safe medication management. After this training\, Shared Living providers should be able to: \n\nGive meds in a safe\, consistent manner; in a clean\, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by a pharmacy or hospital\nUnderstand The 8 Rights of Medication Administration\nProperly store medication\n\nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/april22-medaide/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T211029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T221050Z
UID:10000658-1647856800-1647862200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-training-march22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20220202T205739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T214754Z
UID:10000654-1646215200-1646222400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Medication Aide Training for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC Shared Living providers. \nMedication Aide training reviews safe medication management. After this training\, Shared Living providers should be able to: \n\nGive meds in a safe\, consistent manner; in a clean\, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by a pharmacy or hospital\nUnderstand The 8 Rights of Medication Administration\nProperly store medication\n\nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/march22-medaide/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20211117T214326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T211850Z
UID:10000837-1645606800-1645722000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mandt Training - Blended Learning
DESCRIPTION:The Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you have additional questions or want to sign up for this training\, contact our Training Coordinator\, Morgan Schmidt\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-feb22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20211117T212501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T211944Z
UID:10000835-1645434000-1645549200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Mandt Training (Preventing\, De-escalating\, Intervening)
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 21 – 22\, 2022 \nTime: 9am – 5pm \nThe Mandt System is a comprehensive\, integrated approach to preventing\, de-escalating\, and if necessary\, intervening when the behavior of an individual poses a threat of harm to themselves and/or others. The focus of The Mandt System is on building healthy relationships between all the stakeholders in human service settings in order to facilitate the development of an organizational culture that provides the emotional\, psychological\, and physical safety needed in order to teach new behaviors to replace the behaviors that are labeled “challenging.” \nThe Mandt System integrates knowledge about the neurobiological impact of childhood trauma with the principles of positive behavior support and provides a framework that empowers service providers to do their work in a way that minimizes the use of coercion in behavior change methodologies. \nIf you have additional questions or want to sign up for this training\, contact our Training Coordinator\, Morgan Schmidt\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/mandt-training-jan22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20211117T214622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T214758Z
UID:10000838-1645034400-1645039800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-training-feb22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20211117T212145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T213518Z
UID:10000812-1641549600-1641555000@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers (Blended Learning)
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/cpr-first-aid-training-jan22/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20210825T205652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T213854Z
UID:10000821-1638984600-1638991800@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:Medication Aide Training for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC Shared Living providers. \nMedication Aide training reviews safe medication management. After this training\, Shared Living providers should be able to: \n\nGive meds in a safe\, consistent manner; in a clean\, sterile technique; and have medication that is clearly labeled and issued by a pharmacy or hospital\nUnderstand The 8 Rights of Medication Administration\nProperly store medication\n\nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/dec21-med-aide-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20210830T214653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T213839Z
UID:10000643-1638900000-1638905400@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/dec21-cpr-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20210830T214444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T215512Z
UID:10000642-1636711200-1636716600@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:CPR/First Aid for Shared Living Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to Shared Living providers. \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid\, breathing\, and cardiac emergencies involving adults\, children\, and infants. This training meets OSHA/workplace requirements. \nThis is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion. \nUpon successful completion of this course\, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. \nIf you have additional questions or would like to register for this training\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, KVC Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/nov21-cpr-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T030458
CREATED:20210830T221843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T221843Z
UID:10000649-1636201800-1636207200@nebraska.kvc.org
SUMMARY:The Road to Adulthood Training for KVC Foster Parents
DESCRIPTION:This training is available to KVC foster parents and is worth 1.5 CEUs. Sign up by clicking here or on the button below. \nThe Road to Adulthood looks at normative teenage behaviors\, the developing teen brain\, and how to assist teens in becoming independent adults. \nIf you are a KVC foster parent\, please complete the “KVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION” form below. \nKVC AFFILIATE REGISTRATION\n\nTo sign up for this training or if you have any additional questions\, please contact Morgan Schmidt\, Training Coordinator\, at mschmidt@kvc.org.
URL:https://nebraska.kvc.org/event/nov21-the-road-to-adulthood-training/
LOCATION:KVC Nebraska Omaha Office\, 11550 I Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
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END:VCALENDAR