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DDA Training in Maryland: State-Approved Modules

In-person, comprehensive training for professionals who support people with developmental disabilities across Maryland.
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What Is DDA Training?

Prepare to Support People with Developmental Disabilities

Kadris Health Training Institute offers a full set of State-approved training modules for Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). In our in-person, comprehensive programs, you will be exposed to different scenarios of client behavior and learn how to relate with the people you support.

This program teaches the skills and knowledge you need to provide care to individuals who need support.

Training Topics

  • Aging and Special Needs of the Elderly
  • Basic Nutrition
  • Communicable Disease
  • Communication
  • Community Integration and Inclusion
  • Foodborne Illness
  • Fundamental Rights
  • General Characteristics of Individuals Served
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
  • Individual-Directed Outcome-Oriented Planning for Individuals
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Decisions
  • Abuse & Neglect
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
  • Incident Reporting
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Choking & Dysphagia

At a Glance

Format
In person, instructor-led
Approval
State-approved modules for Maryland DDA
Topics
17 training modules
For
Direct support professionals and DDA provider teams
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Before You Register

DDA FAQs

Call (443) 272-6227
A set of State-approved training modules for Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration, covering topics from fundamental rights and communication to abuse and neglect prevention and incident reporting.
Yes. Our comprehensive DDA programs are taught in person.
Yes. Use the request form to tell us how many people need training and we will follow up with options.
Seventeen modules including HIPAA, seizure disorders, blood borne pathogens, incident reporting, choking and dysphagia, and supporting individuals and families in making decisions.
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Request DDA Class Dates

Tell us about your team or yourself and we’ll follow up with upcoming class dates and details.