The CVTC Staff Development and Training Department seeks to maintain a coordinated system of staff training, adult learning and professional development which provides employees the opportunity
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to prepare for and maintain the knowledge and skill requirements of their positions, |
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to improve job performance, productivity and effectiveness, |
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and to assume greater or different professional responsibilities. |
The department offers training and educational opportunities in the following areas:
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Personal development through GED, management, professional and motivational workshops and courses. |
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Access to the College of Direct Support, an internet based college for direct support professionals. |
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Annual CORE training to meet Commonwealth, departmental and agency requirements. |
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Skill training in CPR, First Aid, physical management, lifting, and TOVAŽ, among others. |
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An on-site Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program. |
| Medication Assistant Training for unlicensed personnel and Medication Assistant for community providers. |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) through an affiliation with the University of Virginia School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education. |
| Opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students for supervised clinical placements in areas such as psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy and social work. |
Training and development formats range from the traditional classroom setting to on-the-job training, computer assisted training, video conferencing and self study. In support of these training programs, the department maintains an on-campus reference library (open 10 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday) with journals pertaining to mental retardation.
To Contact Staff Development & Training:
Telephone: Central: 434-947-6871
Library: 434-947-6171
Fax: 434-947-2395
