APD Required Courses
- APD – Direct Care Core Competencies
- APD – Zero Tolerance
- APD – Medication Error Prevention and Medication Administration Annual Update
- APD – HIPAA Basics
- Requirements for all Waiver Providers – Click here
Online Training
All direct care staff members of all providers must complete the following online courses:
The courses with a Course ID Number are available in TRAIN Florida. To view the course details and register for a TRAIN Florida course, click on the course name, or course ID number.
- Direct Care Core Competencies Training Plan ‐ (Instructions) ‐ (Guide)
- HIPAA Basics ‐ (Guide)
- Zero Tolerance Training Plan ‐ (Instructions) ‐
- HIV/AIDS/Infection Control ‐ Required by Section 381.0035, Florida Statutes. Only a few APD areas offer this course in a classroom setting or via Train FL.
- CPR ‐ Required by the waiver handbook and Florida Administrative Code. APD does not currently offer this course in a classroom setting but recommends taking this from a trainer by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- First Aid ‐ Required by the waiver handbook and Florida Administrative Code. APD does not currently offer this course in a classroom setting but recommends taking this from a trainer certified by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Classroom
- Medication Administration ‐ Both components of this training (Medication Administration and Medication Validation) must be completed to assist with or administer medications. This course is only available to trainers approved by APD’s State Office. Please call the medical case manager in any APD regional office to obtain a list of approved trainers for this course in your area. To find contact information for area offices, please visit the APD Regional Offices page.
- Reactive Strategies Procedures ‐ Training is available from the APD-approved vendors listed on the Reactive Strategies Curricula page. Providers can contact any of these vendors to arrange training for their employees.