Large passenger vans are common transportation options in IDD service settings. Although these vehicles are common, they are also challenging to drive. In this course, you will learn about unique issues related to driving large vans. You will also learn about other safety concerns to consider when you are responsible for driving the people you support.
The goal of this course is to introduce DSPs in IDD service settings to safety needs related to driving large vans.
Large passenger vans are common transportation options in IDD service settings. Although these vehicles are common, they are also challenging to drive. In this course, you will learn about unique issues related to driving large vans. You will also learn about other safety concerns to consider when you are responsible for driving the people you support. The goal of this course is to introduce DSPs in IDD service settings to safety needs related to driving large vans.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Safe Driving: Large Passenger Vans
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Large Van Safety
Meet Alexis
What Went Wrong?
Large Van Safety
Size
Weight
Turns
Blind Spots
Parking
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ride Along with Alexis
Starting Over
Safety Check: Outside
Safety Check: Inside
Distracted Driving
Passenger Safety
Weather Safety
Parking Safety
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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