Welcome.
This Online Training Center offers the opportunity to increase your knowledge in a variety of topic
areas. The
training format is similar to a self-study course allowing a person to
progress at their own pace.
Please review the descriptions of the trainings listed below. If you
would like to take a training, click on the "Register Now" button.
Please note: The
registration and training system is not immediate or automatic. After a
person registers for an online training, they will be contacted by e-mail
and given the instructions for accessing the online training. When the
online training is initiated, a small training manual will be available for
download. We have intentionally constructed this training center to blend
the advantages of technology with the irreplaceable aspects of person to
person contact. When you receive the access information, you will be able
to contact the coordinator at anytime with questions and comments.
Trainings Available
Support Parent Training
For parents/primary
caregivers of a person with a disability or special health care need who
would like to help other parents in New York State. Learn about Parent
to Parent of NYS and the role of Support Parent. Reflect on your own
experiences and learn about the emotional states commonly experienced by
parent/primary caregivers, develop communication and listening skills and
more.
Advocacy Skills & Techniques
Learn how to be an effective advocate
for your child in the health care system, learn the steps necessary to
advocate in person, on the phone, and in writing.
Home Medical Care
Learn how to keep your home a home
and not a hospital and how to be an effective health care employer in your
home.
Health Care Record Keeping
Learn the importance of health care
record keeping and how it can help you advocate for your child.
Parent-Professional Collaboration
Teaches the elements of
family/professional collaboration and how to work as a partner with
professionals in order to have your child's needs understood and met.
Health Care Financial Resources
Learn about services and financial
assistance available to families of children with special health care needs
in New York State.
Coming Soon
504 Accommodation Plans
Gain a clear and concise
understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and how it applies to
children with special health care needs.
Coming Soon
Community & State Health Care Resources
Introduction to the many health care
resources available and how families can access them to keep their child
part of the community.
Coming Soon
Health Care Legal Rights
Learn what medical rights your child
has, overview of Patients bill of rights and health care rights.
Coming Soon
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