Staff Training

The Benedictine School serves an extremely diverse and challenging population that constantly presents the staff with difficult challenges. Because of this, the staff must be continually offered up-to-date and comprehensive information in the form of training, workshops and continuing education.

The following is a list of training that is made available to all staff of The Benedictine School. Actual training requirements are based upon the type of position and duties required of that staff. Certain courses are required for all staff; others are for a particular position.

The following list includes only training provided by the employees of The Benedictine School.

Required Training: Abuse Law
Universal Precautions
Behavior Principles and Strategies
HIPAA
Safety Procedures
Required for Select Personnel: First Aid
C.P.R.
Medication Administration
Assessment Protocol and Procedure
Specific Training Based Upon Job Requirements: Functional Behavior Assessment
Augmentative Communication
Sign Language
Writing Behavior Objectives
Testing Guidelines
Data Collection
Driver’s Safety
Introduction to Behavior Change
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
Introduction to S.E.D.
Specific Disabilities
Sensitivity Training
Sensory Diet Protocol and Procedure

Also, all staff are encouraged to attend regular training sponsored by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. They are:

Writing Behavioral Programs
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities