About this course

APT provides professional instruction in caregiving by state-approved instructors who provide up-to-date information, skills testing, and guidance for you to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW), as envisioned by the State of Arizona (azahcccs.gov and azdirectcare.org). All students earning a Direct Care Worker (DCW) certificate will be recognized by any caregiver employer in the state of Arizona.  APT adheres to the Principles of Caregiving (azdirectcare.org) as the core of its Direct Care Worker (DCW) classes.DCW Developmental Disabilities Topics:Introduction to and Role of the Division of Developmental DisabilitiesSupport Planning, Abuse and NeglectIncident ReportingActivities of Daily LivingPositive Behavior Support