Training Programs

GOALS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM:

• To provide the highest quality of assistive services possible to all Consumer Partners
• To provide health and safety training that will ensure Personal Assistant and Consumer Partner safety in the workplace (the Consumer’s home)
• To provide Personal Assistants with official and respected credentials
• To provide training that adheres to and enhances PPA’s commitment to the Consumer Partner’s right to self-determination
• To strengthen the sense of partnership between the Consumer Partner and their Personal Assistants.

PA Training

All Personal Assistants will receive and must maintain training in first aid, CPR and several other topics. PPA arranges for the PA to take these classes and pays for the training and the PA’s time in training.