You will not regret spending time taking this super fun and exciting course on CMS’ Core Competencies. Renate Macchirole, our trainer, is engaging, interesting and simply outstanding as she walks through examples of how to implement these important skills into your work. We hope you will join us for this online training experience!
Cost: $35 per person
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount)
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This 13-hour course meets the CABHA training requirements for the Introductory Course in Motivational Interviewing.Taught by MINT Trainer, Todd Roberts, this course includes a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course and after passing a post-course test.
Cost:$110 per person
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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This engaging 3-hour course was updated in 2023 for your staff. By completing this course, your staff will be able to better understand the Day Treatment service definition and how it connects to the service philosophy of North Carolina so they can provide the best care for clients. This course will meet the requirements outlined in the service definition. .
Cost:$30.00 per person
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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Benchmarks’ Intensive In-Home Service Definition training has been updated for 2023. With new information and up to date clinical coverage policy, this training will set your staff up for success as they learn about the service landscape in North Carolina, the finer details of the service definition, and some basics regarding authorization and documentation requirements.
Cost:$30.00 per person
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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This training satisfies the requirement for the additional six hours of Person-Centered Thinking/Recovery Training for service providers who have already completed a six-hour course per Implementation Update #82 and #86.
Cost:$60.00 per person
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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This course covers the prevention of common types of slips, trips and falls as well as the risk factors that can lead to accidents.
Cost: $20.00 per person.
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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Mental health and substance use providers who participate in the Person Centered Planning process for people needing services. This new Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plan form is required for all individuals who have a Person Centered Plan.
Cost: $45.00 per person
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount)
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This course offers behavioral health and I/DD providers a basic understanding of how to support people with dementia in their practice. The course defines dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and describes how these conditions are exhibited by people with developmental disabilities. Students learn how dementia affects personality, communication and behavior.
Cost:$25.00
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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This online course was produced in collaboration with the Autism Society of NC. The course is intended to help health practitioners effectively meet the special needs of patients with disorders on the Autism Spectrum.
Cost: $30.00 per person
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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This module covers safe lifting techniques and how to react in the case of an accident. We cover various types of lifts, the mechanics/techniques involved in safe lifting, common hazards, risk factors and how to prevent accident injuries.
Cost: $20.00 per person.
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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This course covers defensive driving techniques and best practices for on-the-road safety as well as common driving hazards, what you can do to avoid an accident and what you should do if you are involved in an accident.
Cost: $20.00 per person.
(Benchmarks members receive a 25% discount.)
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