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Relias Academy offers convenient online courses for licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and lifelong learners. Information on course requirements by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services are below, as well as a list of approved and accredited courses.
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Overview of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Overview of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Hours:
1.00

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

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Guided Group Discovery

Guided Group Discovery
Hours:
0.75

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.


Hours: 0.75

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$20.00

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Documentation for Managers

Documentation for Managers
Hours:
0.50

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Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals



This program is approved for 0.50 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168802.


Hours: 0.5

Human Resources Certification Institute

This program has been approved for 0.50 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.


Hours: 0.5

National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
Hours: 0.5

SHRM Preferred Provider

This course is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

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Meal Preparation

Meal Preparation
Hours:
0.50

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

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$20.00

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Protecting Patient Rights in Hospice

Protecting Patient Rights in Hospice
Hours:
1.00

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Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.


This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
Hours: 1.0

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

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Customized Community Careers Pt 5: Job Training

Customized Community Careers Pt 5: Job Training
Hours:
1.00

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

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$87.50

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The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Today's Healthcare

The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Today's Healthcare
Hours:
0.50

Certificates

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.


This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

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$30.00

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Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens

Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens
Hours:
0.75

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Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals



This program is approved for 0.75 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168862.


Hours: 0.75

California Board of State and Community Corrections

This activity is approved for 0.75 STC credit hours.


Hours: 0.75

Florida Assisted Living - General Training

59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online


Hours: 0.75

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.


This activity is approved for 0.7000 contact hours.


Hours: 0.7

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.


Hours: 0.75

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.7500 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2135219


Hours: 0.75

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$25.00

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A Day in the Life: An IDD Perspective

A Day in the Life: An IDD Perspective
Hours:
0.50

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
Hours: 0.5

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CE2438117


Hours: 0.5

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$20.00

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Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing for Paraprofessionals

Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing for Paraprofessionals
Hours:
0.75

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.


Hours: 0.75

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$20.00

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Basics of Personal Protective Equipment

Basics of Personal Protective Equipment
Hours:
0.50

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Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals



This program is approved for 0.50 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168770.


Hours: 0.5

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.


This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2235930


Hours: 0.5

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$25.00

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Overview of Abuse and Neglect of Individuals with IDD

Overview of Abuse and Neglect of Individuals with IDD
Hours:
1.00

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
Hours: 1.0

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48
Hours: 1.0

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$25.00

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Understanding Intellectual Disability

Understanding Intellectual Disability
Hours:
0.75

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.


Hours: 0.75

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$19.95

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Boundary Risks for Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals

Boundary Risks for Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals
Hours:
0.75

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.


Hours: 0.75

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$20.00

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Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Basics for Paraprofessionals

Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Basics for Paraprofessionals
Hours:
1.00

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

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$25.00

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Race and Ethnicity: Best Practices for Inclusive Care

Race and Ethnicity: Best Practices for Inclusive Care
Hours:
0.50

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

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$30.00

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Supporting People with Dementia and IDD

Supporting People with Dementia and IDD
Hours:
0.50

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

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$20.00

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Role of a Peer Mentor

Role of a Peer Mentor
Hours:
1.00

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

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$20.00

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First Aid: Section 1

First Aid: Section 1
Hours:
1.00

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Arizona Board Of Nursing Care Institution Administrators And Assisted Living Facility Managers
Hours: 1.0

Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals



This program is approved for 1.00 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168825.


Hours: 1.0

California Department of Public Health (CNA)

Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.

The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.

This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.

Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2


Approval # 224-0145-36434


Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs



This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

California Department of Social Services Group Homes

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Group Homes.

Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2


Approval # 224-0145-36436


Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs



This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.

Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2


Approval # 224-0145-36436


Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs for Elderly Persons



This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

California Department of Social Services Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Continuing Education training courses.

Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-733-2


Approval # 224-0145-36436


Core of Knowledge: Physical & Psychosocial Needs



This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.


This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)


This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)


This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Hours: 1.0

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

This course is NCCAP approved NCCAP5029963-26NT. All NCCAP approved courses count 100% towards certification.


Hours: 1.0

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services

This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care Administration

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

South Carolina Board of Long-Term Health Care Administration (CEBroker Provider #50-290)


Hours: 1.0

Tennessee Department of Health

Learning activity approved by the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation as continuing education for Residential Homes for the Aged and Assisted Care Living Facility administrators. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2236642


Hours: 1.0

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Risk Management for Direct Support Professionals

Risk Management for Direct Support Professionals
Hours:
1.00

Certificates

National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
Hours: 1.0

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

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$25.00

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Cultural Competence for Supervisors

Cultural Competence for Supervisors
Hours:
1.00

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National Academy of Certified Care Managers



Relias,LLC is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #18-502RA.

This activity approved for 1.00 CMC contact hours


Hours: 1.0

National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
Hours: 1.0

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.


Hours: 1.0

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$20.00

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Best Practices for Safe Eating and Drinking

Best Practices for Safe Eating and Drinking
Hours:
0.75

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.75 contact hours.


Hours: 0.75

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Providing Culturally Competent Care to Special Populations

Providing Culturally Competent Care to Special Populations
Hours:
0.50

Certificates

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

CE Broker 24 Hours Badge

This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.


This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

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Supervising DSPs in Implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans

Supervising DSPs in Implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans
Hours:
1.00

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professional Frontline Supervisor Training
Hours: 1.0

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Providing Support for Challenging Behavior

Providing Support for Challenging Behavior
Hours:
0.50

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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.


Hours: 0.5

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CE2438122


Hours: 0.5

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