All Courses

This course will provide information about abuse and neglect including: reporting abuse and neglect, definitions of abuse and neglect, physical, emotional, and environmental signs of abuse and neglect.

In this course, you will learn about advance directives including definitions.  You will also learn about the connection between advance directives and patient rights, as well as how to support your members’ wishes.

With increased prevalence over the years, these days everyone seems to know somebody or something about autism spectrum disorder. Perhaps it’s your own son or daughter, a family member, neighbor, or your child’s classmate. Maybe you yourself have been diagnosed. With so much information, as well as misinformation out there, it becomes increasingly important to demystify all things autism. In this course, you’ll learn what autism is, what it isn’t, and finish this course with greater understanding.

Discover the differences between food allergies vs food intolerances along with how to avoid cross contact for those with food allergies. Learn more about common allergens, anaphylaxis, Epi-pen administration, and food preparation tips in order to avoid cross contact.

Arizona Administrative Code r6-6-901, commonly known as Article 9, is an Arizona law. This law relates to how the Divisions of Developmental Disabilities will proactively and positively support people's positive and adaptive behavior. This course includes a clear definition of techniques that are prohibited from use at any time, techniques that require a division approved behavior plan and/or techniques that require no prior approval. Course taught by a certified Article 9 Instructor. Duration - Approximately 3 Hours  This certificate is valid for 3 years. Course Content for Article 9: Historical Information, Confidentiality, Positive Behavior Supports, Respect, Dignity, and Positive Interactions with Members, Consent, Client Rights, Abuse and Neglect, Proactive Strategies, PRC/HRC Behavior Building Plans, Prohibitions, Emergency Measures, Reporting, Sanctions  

In this course, we will discuss basic nutrition and the six essential nutrients that are important to the body. We will discuss the USDA My Plate guidelines, and how to help members meet their nutrition and hydration needs.

In this course, you will learn about internet browsers, word documents vs. PDF’s, how to save, print, and email a document, opening an attachment, how to take a screenshot, and how to convert a jpeg picture to PDF.  In addition, you will learn how to email a picture from your phone, how to add an application or app to your phone, and how to videoconference using FaceTime or Zoom.  This course comes with a printable, step by step manual.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) program is for participants to gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in high-quality CPR skills and teamwork for the adult, child, and infant. HSI Basic Life Support (BLS) reflects the latest resuscitation science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and it conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update. Continuing Education Hours Available: Emergency Medical Services (CAPCE) and Dental Professionals (AGD/PACE). Class Audience: The intended audience is individuals who are healthcare providers (in and out of hospital), public safety professionals in a variety of occupational settings, or individuals enrolled in healthcare and public safety career training programs who require BLS training.   NOTE: You will receive a link within 24 hours of registration to the online course.  This email will come from ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) – not APT.  If you don’t receive an email, please check your spam.  You will need to bring documentation of completion for the online component before skills testing (this can be printed out or you can access it on your phone and show the instructor. This course will not be taken on APT'S Website, it will be completed on ASHI's (American Safety and Health Institute).

The Bloodborne Pathogens course includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others.  This class is perfect for any individual or employee who has a reasonable anticipation of contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing designated job duties.

This course is designed to provide caretakers with an understanding of how to develop a strong connection with a member using the skills of rapport development, trust building, effective communication and advocacy. Participants will also learn how to develop confidence in their role as a caregiver, how to evaluate and assess effective caregiving strategies as well as how to avoid caregiver burnout.    This course is presented by Dr. Jennifer Bjerke .  Dr. Bjerke is a seasoned mental health professional who has been working in the field of counseling since 1999. She is a licensed professional counselor whose specialties include crisis and trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adolescent issues and family concerns. Jennifer is also a professor of counseling and an instructional mentor at Liberty University in their master’s program for Counselor Education and Supervision.  Her educational background includes an MA in Community Counseling from Eastern Michigan University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Studies from Capella University.