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Crisis Intervention:
Description:
By earning Crisis Intervention, you will demonstrate the following:
4C. Uses appropriate and approved intervention approaches to resolve a crisis.
This badge is part of the Crisis Intervention and Prevention CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
In writing your testimonial for Crisis Intervention, you must address the following prompts:
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Describe one example of a crisis you encountered, the steps you took to deescalate the crisis, and reduce the likelihood of it occurring again.
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Explain how your approach to the crisis aligns with the NADSP Code of Ethics.
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First Aid
Description:
By earning First Aid, you will demonstrate the following:
5.2C. Uses universal precautions and gives first aid as needed in an emergency.
This badge is part of the Safety CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Supporting Health and Wellness.
In writing your testimonial for First Aid, you must address the following prompts:
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Describe an example in which you provided first aid in an emergency.
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Explain the importance of First Aid training for Direct Support Professionals.
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Individual Activities
Description:
By earning Individual Activities, you will demonstrate the following:
2A. Helps design services or support plans based on the choices and goals of the individual supported, and involves the individual in the process.
This badge is part of the Person-Centered Practices CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships.
In writing your testimonial for Individual Activities, you must address the following prompts:
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Describe an example of you supporting an individual in a community activity which is important to that person.
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Explain the benefits of individual activities in the community compared to group activities.
Supporting Wellbeing
Description:
By earning Supporting Wellbeing, you will demonstrate the following:
8A. Supports the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of the individual.
This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Community Living Skills and Supports.
In writing your testimonial for Supporting Wellbeing, you must address the following prompts:
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Describe an example in which your work enhanced the emotional, social, or spiritual well-being of a person you support.
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Explain how this example of your work connects to the NADSP Code of Ethics.
Each one of the topic should be about atleaset one page.