By earning Respecting Confidentiality, you will demonstrate the following: 6E. Respects the individual and his or her family's right to privacy, respect, and dignity. This badge is part of the Professionalism and Ethics CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Facilitation of Services.
By earning Informed Advocate, you will demonstrate the following:
7E. Tells the individual and his or her family their rights and how they are protected.
This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Advocacy.
7D. Assists the individual get past barriers to get needed services. This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Advocacy.By earning Ensuring Access, you will demonstrate the following:
By earning Advocate With, you will demonstrate the following:
7A. Helps the individual set goals, make informed choices, and follow-through on responsibilities.
This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Advocacy.
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By earning Self-Advocate Ally, you will demonstrate the following:
7B. Supports the individual to advocate for him or herself by encouraging the individual to speak for his or her self.
This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Participant Empowerment.
By earning Personal Care, you will demonstrate the following:
8.D. Assists the individual to use infection control procedures and prevent illness
This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It is also aligned with NADSP’s Community Living Skills and Supports competency.
By earning Medication Administration, you will demonstrate the following:
8B. Gives medications or assists the individual to take medication while following all laws and safety rules.
This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Supporting Health and Wellness.
By earning Ongoing Health Support, you will demonstrate the following:
8C. Assists the individual to learn disease prevention and maintain good health.
This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Supporting Health and Wellness.
By earning Supporting Wellbeing, you will demonstrate the following:
8A. Supports the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of the individual.
This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Community Living Skills and Supports.
By earning Household Management, you will demonstrate the following:
9B. Teaches and assists the individual with household tasks such as laundry and cleaning.
This badge is part of the Community Living Skills and Supports CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Community Living Skills and Supports.
By earning Building On Strengths, you will demonstrate the following: 9D. Provides person centered support and helps the individual to build on his or her strengths in life activities. This badge is part of the Community Living Skills and Supports CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Community Living Skills and Supports.
By earning Meal Prep, you will demonstrate the following:
9C. Assists the individual to learn about meal planning and shopping, and safe food preparation.
This badge is part of the Community Living Skills and Supports CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Community Living Skills and Supports.
By earning Friendships, you will demonstrate the following:
10B. Supports the individual to connect with friends and to live and be included in the community of his or her choice.
This badge is part of the Community Inclusion and Networking CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships.
By earning Community Networking, you will demonstrate the following:
10A. Encourages and assists individuals in connecting with others and developing social and valued social and/or work roles based on his or her choices.
This badge is part of the Community Inclusion and Networking CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Community and Service Networking.
By earning Planning Activities, you will demonstrate the following:
10A. Encourages and assists individuals in connecting with others and developing social and valued social and/or work roles based on his or her choices
This badge is part of the Community Inclusion and Networking CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships.
By earning Cultural Connections, you will demonstrate the following:
11E. Assists the individual to find social, learning and recreational opportunities valued in his or her culture.
This badge is part of the Cultural Competency CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Provide Person-Centered Supports.
By earning Cultural Support, you will demonstrate the following:
11A. Provides or accesses services that fit with the individuals’ culture or preferences.
This badge is part of the Cultural Competency CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Provide Person-Centered Supports.
By earning Cultural Reflection, you will demonstrate the following:
11C. Recognizes own biases and doesn’t let them interfere in work relationships.
This badge is part of the Cultural Competency CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Provide Person-Centered Supports.
By earning Researcher, you will demonstrate the following:
12B. Seeks feedback from many sources and uses to improve work performance and skills.
This badge is part of the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Education, Training and Self-Development.
By earning Professional Development, you will demonstrate the following:
12A. Completes training and continues to develop skills and seek certification.
This badge is part of the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Education, Training and Self-Development.
By earning Technology Proficiency, you will demonstrate the following:
12C. Learns and stays current with technology used for documentation, communication and other work activities.
This badge is part of the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Education, Training and Self-Development.
By earning NADSP Annual Conference 2023, you will demonstrate the following:
12A. Completes training and continues to develop skills and seek certification.
This badge is associated with the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Education, Training and Self-Development.
This badge is issued for attendance at NADSP's Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 8th and 9th, 2023.
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By earning NADSP Annual Conference 2019, you will demonstrate the following:
12A. Completes training and continues to develop skills and seek certification.
This badge is associated with the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Education, Training and Self-Development.
By earning the Promoting Self Advocacy badge, you will demonstrate the following:
9.A. Promote self-advocacy when participant faces barriers to service needs, including educating and lobbying decision-makers.
This badge is part of the Advocacy and Public Relations National Frontline Supervisor Competency.
By earning Communication Cues, you will demonstrate the following:
3.7 Listens to the verbal communication and understands the non-verbal communication of the person they support and uses this communication to identify unmet needs.
This badge is part of the Communication NTG Competency Area.
This badge is part of a series created in partnership with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. It specifically relates to the skills needed by a direct support professional supporting someone with both an intellectual disability and dementia.
By earning Reducing Stimulation, you will demonstrate the following:
5.3 Adjusts the environment to create a safe and comfortable setting which reduces sensory stimulation and minimizes adverse behaviors.
This badge is part of the Crisis Prevention and Intervention NTG Competency Area.
This badge is part of a series created in partnership with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. It specifically relates to the skills needed by a direct support professional supporting someone with both an intellectual disability and dementia.
By earning Environmental Adjustment, you will demonstrate the following:
4.1 Adjusts the environment to minimize noise, visual stimulation, and distractions.
This badge is part of the Dementia Capable Care NTG Competency Area.
This badge is part of a series created in partnership with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. It specifically relates to the skills needed by a direct support professional supporting someone with both an intellectual disability and dementia.
By earning Effective Communication, you will demonstrate the following:
3.1 Uses a range of effective communication strategies (verbal and non-verbal) such as eye contact, gentle touch, one step at a time, short and simple sentences, picture boards and other communication systems.
This badge is part of the Communication NTG Competency Area.
This badge is part of a series created in partnership with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. It specifically relates to the skills needed by a direct support professional supporting someone with both an intellectual disability and dementia.
By earning Team Communication you will demonstrate the following:
2.4 Communicates effectively with other professionals about the changes being observed.
This badge is part of the Assessment and Documentation NTG Competency Area.
This badge is part of a series created in partnership with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. It specifically relates to the skills needed by a direct support professional supporting someone with both an intellectual disability and dementia.
By earning Documentation of Dementia Behavior, you will demonstrate the following:
2.1 Identifies and documents behaviors that may represent symptoms of dementia.
This badge is part of the Assessment and Documentation NTG Competency Area.
This badge is part of a series created in partnership with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. It specifically relates to the skills needed by a direct support professional supporting someone with both an intellectual disability and dementia.