Provider Training
We Will Train You To Be Provider For APD

Florida Statutes require specific training for persons working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Arc offers these two mandatory courses-
Core Competencies
Zero Tolerance

Certification of completion of these courses is needed in order to work with people with developmental disabilities.

The Arc of Indian River County has trainers certified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to teach these courses.

Training is scheduled monthly, usually the second Monday and Tuesday of the month,
in Vero Beach:
The Arc-East Campus-
Pullen Building
1375 16th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960   
​(near Vero  Beach High School)

If you have any questions please contact:
Carol Ross at (772) 766-1352

Courses currently offered in 2018:
Direct Care Core Competencies
Modules 1-5 Includes

• Person Centered Planning
• Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
• Maintaining Health, Safety and Wellness
• Individual Choices, Rights, and Responsibilities
• Roles and Responsibilities of Direct Support Professionals

Takes approximately 5 hours
Cost $30.00
On Mondays 2018: 8:30 am to about 2:00 pm
2018 Schedule​
Direct Care Core Competencies: 
 Sept 17      Oct 8 
 Nov 12       Dec 10

Zero Tolerance: 2018
Ending Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Takes approximately 4- 5 hours 
Cost $20.00    
On  Tuesdays 2018: 8:30 am to about 1:00 pm
Zero Tolerance:
 Sept 18        Oct 9 
 Nov 13        Dec 11