Residential Services Curriculum 40 Hour Core Training
Residential Services Curriculum 40 Hour Core Training Flier
Note: Students who do not have a copy of the 40 Hour Core Training Student Toolkit should check with your supervisor or agency training department. Puget Sound Regional Services is unable to supply books to students who are not PSRS employees.
Copies of the student toolkit may be printed here or ordered from here (use code FFDSHS163 to locate the correct books)
2025 Course Dates
February 17 - 21, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
March 31 - April 4, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
May 12 - 16, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
June 23 - 27, 2024
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
August 4 - 8, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
September 15 - 19, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
October 27 - 31, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
December 8 - 12, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm each day via Zoom
Friday’s class will be held via Zoom from 9a-12p and students will be required to participate in an in-person skills lab at the PSRS office in Renton from 1pm-5pm
Notes
Class is from 9am – 5pm all days, with a 30-minute lunch break. Students must attend the entire week of classes to receive a certificate. Fulfills the 40hr Residential Services Curriculum Training (CORE) required by DDA for Supported Living Providers. Class includes Skills Lab. *CE classes may be available based on class size – contact us for details.
There are limited spots available for each scheduled session, priority will be provided to PSRS employees.
REGISTRATION REQUEST FOR VIRTUAL 40 HOUR CORE BASIC TRAINING
Overview
This course provides an in-depth look at the supports provided to individuals with I/DD in Washington State. We will provide training on Residential Services Guidelines, Individual Plans, Behavior Support, Mandated Reporting, and much more through the use of interactive learning and personal experiences.
This course will not teach you everything you need to know as a DSP. That requires time and real experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 40hr course helps provide a foundation of knowledge and skill to build from, as well as the basic credentials you need to work in this field.
The Residential Services Curriculum meets the requirements set forth in WAC 388-829, including the Personal Skills Acquisition and Support course.
*This class may also offered for Deaf staff – depending on the number of registered participants, PSRS will determine if a full deaf class is needed, or if Deaf participants will attend the class with interpreters.
Cost
No charge to agency for DDA contracted agency employees attended the course in it's entirety.
Individual Provider (IP) = $310
Students attending individual chapters = $7.75 per CE hour
Continuing Education: CE credits may be obtained for partial attendance on a case by case basis. Please contact training@gopsrs.org or 206.772.5700 x 612 to discuss.
About the Trainer
Krista Nieman is the Training Resource Manager for Puget Sound Regional Services. She has been in the field since 2000, starting as a Direct Support Professional in residential and vocational settings. Krista is an experienced trainer who believes in bringing fun and real-life experiences to her classes.
Here’s what participants are saying
“Everything was very engaging and fun! This is the best training class I’ve attended by far.”
“This training has prepared me to better support my client every day.”
“The instructor is very nice and helpful. She had lots of great tips and scenarios.”
“This training was probably one of the best I’ve had! It was fun and something I looked forward to all week long.”
