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SafeGuards has launched a new open-entry, self-paced online course designed to prepare individuals to work in respite support situations.
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What is TCI?
Updates, training materials and resources for TCI Trainers

To continue to improve our training services for staff serving children, youth, adults and families in Ontario, we are making more of our program available in a flexible and convenient online format.
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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention System: Implementation Guide

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SafeGuards Training is a unique training program designed to meet the highly specialized training needs of staff serving children, youth, adults and families in Ontario. It is a joint training project of five provincial associations in the children´s services sector that began in 1995.

	REGISTER NOW FOR SAFEGUARDS NEW TRAINING In 2009/2010 Safeguards is rolling out training designed to better meet the unique needs of those serving children, youth, adults and families. Topics are now being developed to better address specific settings, staffs level of experience and expertise and the type of clients served. You will also find a growing list of sessions designed to support requirements by certain accreditation bodies and professional colleges. Check out the website as the list of training will grow. Open link...
	THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION (TCI): TRAINER CERTIFICATION - Jan. 25-29 2010 Every few years Cornell University releases a new edition of TCI based on research and evaluation. The 6th Edition is now in place and all trainers will be receiving Updates on it over the next 2 years. If you wish to explore TCI as an option for your agency look at the the TCI SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE. Open link...
	NEW TRAINING PARTNERSHIP WITH EATING DISORDER SERVICES Safeguards is partnering with the Ontario Community Outreach Program For Eating Disorders to help expand the reach of training and further develop connections between agencies and the regional eating disorder programs so agencies can access support services when needed. THIS TRAINING IS PROVIDED AT NO COST. First trainings to occur live in Ottawa and via videoconference for Northeastern Ontario. Open link...
	Ask About Customized Training A growing number of agencies seek customized training to meet specific needs. Safeguards and our topic experts work with your agency to develop the best training possible. You choose the deliver model that meets your budget and needs: in-service, webinars, videoconference or online. This is an efficient way to optimize your training dollars. Open link...
	Online Respite Services Training Certificate Over 1,600 Respite Workers have now completed the Online Respite Services Training Certificate. It is a wonderful orientiation and screening tool and some agencies are now making it mandatory. If you wish to sample the course yourself, visit the Respite Learning Portal. Open link...
	New Online Course to Support People with Autism Spectrum Disorders Safeguards has launched another online certificate course called Respite Care: People with Autism. This is designed to provide training for people who are providing "hands on" respite care to individuals who have autism. In this self-paced online course you will learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and understand how people with ASD experience the world. Open link...
	Respite Workers, Autism and Your Child : A Parent's Guide This free online resource was designed to assist parents in searching out a respite worker that is a good fit with their family, compile information others need to best provide support and how to help with training. Parents love the practical tools included such as the The Binder, which can be shared with those who are engaged in their child's life. Open link...
	Safeguards' Policy The following includes policy on: cancellation, refunds, confirmation, privacy and terms and conditions for the Respite Discussion Board. Read more...

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