Course Descriptions

Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) and Adult Family Home (AFH) State Approved Courses

The CBRF Train-the-Trainer program has been developed to offer another option for individuals without the required background to seek approval as an instructor, based on successful completion of a department-approved Train-the-Trainer course.

Medication Administration, Train-the-Trainer: 20 hour course

Instructors:
Sally Schmidt, RN
Barb Lottmann, RN
Ellen Brzezinksi, RN

Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer was developed and approved by the State to offer another option for individuals without the required background to seek approval as a CBRF instructor.
This Wisconsin Department of Health approved course was designed to provide participants with the program knowledge, training skills and curriculum to offer high-quality training to their own students and staff.

By the end of this program students will be able to: 
- Identify and define State Regulations DHS 83 and State Statute Chapter 50
- Demonstrate Medication Administration principles and training techniques
- Instruct using training techniques for adult learners
- Retain and perform the knowledge and lessons acquired from this course

Standard Precautions, Train-the-Trainer: 8 hour course

Instructors:
Sally Schmidt, RN
Barb Lottmann, RN
Mike Nichols, Certified State Instructor
Ellen Brzezinski, RN

Standard Precautions Train-the-Trainer was developed and approved by the State to offer another option for individuals without the required background to seek approval as a CBRF instructor.
This Wisconsin Department of Health approved course was designed to provide participants with the program knowledge, training skills and curriculum to offer high-quality training to their own students and staff.

By the end of this program students will be able to: 
-Identify and define State Regulations DHS 83; WI Administrative Rules for CBRF’s
-Demonstrate Standard Precautions skills and knowledge
-Instruct using training techniques for adult learners
-Retain and perform the knowledge and lessons acquired from this course

Fire Safety, Train-the-Trainer: 12 hour course

Instructors:
Mike Nichols, Certified State Instructor

Fire Safety Train-the-Trainer was developed and approved by the State to offer another option for individuals without the required background to seek approval as a CBRF instructor.
This Wisconsin Department of Health approved course was designed to provide participants with the program knowledge, training skills and curriculum to offer high-quality training to their own students and staff.

By the end of this program students will be able to: 
-Identify and define State Regulations DHS 83; WI Administrative Rules for CBRF’s
-Demonstrate Fire Safety skills and knowledge
-Instruct using training techniques for adult learners
-Retain and perform the knowledge and lessons acquired from this course

Continuing Education for Trainers

Fire Safety: 6 hour course
DHS 83.20 (2)(b)

This six hour course provides participants with the skills and knowledge necessary in a CBRF setting.

Medication Administration: 10 hour course
DHS 83.20 (2)(d)

Training of Medication Administration is provided for unlicensed staff in order to administer oral and topical medications in programs defined by DHS 83.20 (2) (d) Medication administration and management.
Any employee who manages, administers or assists residents with prescribed or over-the-counter medications shall complete training in medication administration and management prior to assuming these job duties.

 

Webinars

Burns Refresher

Fire Extinguisher and Equipment Refresher

Residents Rights

Preventing Abuse and Neglect

Medication Violations

Dietary Needs