COC Training Material and Videos

PowerPoints   Videos

2024

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June 27th, 2024 "Sleep On It - Good Sleep is a Good Habit!", Dr Shanna Diaz Video

May 10th, 2024 "Mortality Review process for persons with IDD for ongoing quality improvement", Dr. Ron Voorhees, Dr Kathleen Burke Video

April 26th, 2024 "Timing is Everything - Continuum of CP Care Through Adulthood", Provided by COC, CDD and TEASC Video

2023

October 27th, 2023 "Sexual Wellness Among Individuals with I/DD", Thea Kavanaugh, MPH, CTRS, CHES Video

May 11th, 2023 "Why Aren't They Sleeping?", Shanna Diaz, DO Video

February 24th, 2023 "The Power of One Story: How the Practice of Positive Support Changed Two Lives", Juan Ortega | Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC Video

2022

October 7, 2022, "Childhood Adversity and Trauma-Sensitivity",   Deborah Bock, MSW Video

June 24, 2022, "TO SLEEP OR NOT TO SLEEP: SLEEP PROBLEMS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITES",   Dr. Shanna Diaz Video

June 3, 2022, "ALL IN TOGETHER NOW - A 2022 PERSPECFIVE ON GUARDIANS AS ADVOCATES", Ingrid M. Nelson, MS Video

May 19, 2022, "THE POWER OF STORIES: HOW INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD TRANSFORMED THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS", Chris Heimerl, MSSW Video

April 29, 2022, "INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE - USING EVIDENCE BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALLOPATHIC MODALITIES TO OPTIMIZE WELL-BEING", Dr. Laura Medina | Dr. Nadine Marsh | Dr. Joshua Sinberg | Amy LaGrange, LMT Video

2021

November 19, 2021, "BEHAVIORS THAT CHALLENGE OUR SYSTEMS", Chris Heimerl, MSSW | Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC Video

October 1, 2021, "UNDERSTANDING WOMEN WITH AUTISM: SYMPTOM PRESENTATION, RESOURCES, AND A CONVERSATION WITH AN AUTIST", Elisheva Levin, PhD | Ann Branscum, PhD Video

June 11, 2021, "KETOGENIC AND MODIFIED ATKINS DIETS FOR THE TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY", YVETTE MASCARENAS, MS, RD, LD | CARLA FEDOR, RN Video

May 21, 2021, “Diabetes: Overview, Prevention, Management and Your Health”, Jill Joseph, BSN, RN Video

April 29, 2021, "Video

March 26, 2021, Reflective Local Practice: A Pragmatic Model for Improving Professional Cultural Competence  Rex Swanda, PhD., ABPP-CN | Evelyn Sandeen, PhD., ABPP Video Pt 1,  Video Pt 2

2020

October 30, 2020,  Moving Forward Together: Using Mortality Review for Quality Improvement,  Dr. Ron Voorhees * DOING OUR BEST TO PREVENT MORTALITY BY COVID, Dr. Kathy Burke Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2

May 22, 2020, Guardianship: All in Together Now  Ingrid Nelson, MS Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2

Sept 18, 2020, Unlocking and Treating Depression:  Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Dr. Faulkner

I-DD Supports 1/31/2020
AM Part 1 
AM Part 2 
PM Part 1
PM Part 2

2019

September 20, 2019 Smiles of a Lifetime 
Part One
Part Two 

October 25, 2019, New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association (NMDDNA) 
 *Part Two – Toni Benton, MD “Medical Considerations for Adults with I/DD”
 “Smiles of a Lifetime” 9/20/2019 Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2, Video Pt 3, Video Pt 4

August 23, 2019, “Ethics, Sexuality and I/DD” *Part One: Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC, Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2

June 14, 2019, "Keto Diet" 
Part 1
Part 2

May 10, 2019, *Putting Things in Order, Ingrid Nelson, MS
*Hospice As A Resource, Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2, Video Pt 3, Video Pt 4, Video Pt 5

2018

Post-traumatic Stress - Definitions, Considerations for People with I/DD, and Current Research
3/2/2019 – Jason Buckles, PHD 

Moving Forward Together: Learning from Mortality Review for Quality Improvement
2/15/2018 - Dr. Kathy Burke | Dr. Ron Voorhees Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2

*Session 1 Uses and Abuses of Psychotropic Medications in People with I/DD, Dr. Reeve

Psychotropic Medications 11-02-18 - Part 1
Psychotropic Medications 11-02-18 - Part 2
Psychotropic Medications 11-02-18 - Part 3

NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 1. Medication Use
NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 2. Medical Considerations
NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 3. Pain Management
NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 4. Nutrition Plans

Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 1
Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 2
Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 3
Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 4

*Diabetes Update for Nurses and Caregivers: Assisting and Coaching your Clients with Diabetes Management. 5/11/2018, Barbara MacMillan, MS, RN, CNS, CDE, BC-ADM Video

*Behaviors that challenge our system. 3/9/2018, Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC | Chris Heimerl, MSW Morning part 1,
Morning part 2, Afternoon part 1, Afternoon part 2

2017

"Aging: Aiming for good years ahead" (11/17/17)

ADRC - Carlos Moya, Kyky Knowles
Care Transition Program - Carlos Moya, Kyky Knowles
Normal vs Usual Aging - Anne R. Simpson, MD CMD
Ombudsman Program

"19th Annual NMDDNA" (10/17/17)

Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Healthy Sexuality - Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC
Insurance Basics - Iris Clevenger RN, BSN, MA, CCM

Normal VS. Unusual Aging - Anne R. Simpson, MD, CMD
Ethics - Anne R. Simpson, MD, CMD
Ombudsman - Michelle Tschanz
Aging and Disability Resource Center - Gina Gallardo
Care Transition Program - Gina Gallardo

NMDDNA 10/27/2017
Annual Report
Healthy Sexuality - Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC
Insurance Basics - Iris Clevenger, RN, BSN, MA, CCM
Ketogenic Diet - Yvette Mascareñas, MS, RD, LD, Carla Fedor, RN, CDDN

Aspiration Management and Enteral Tubes in People with I/DD 
Comprehensive Aspiration Risk Management. Toni Benton, MD 
SAFE Clinic Assessments. Fran Dorman, PT MHS 
Feeding Options for Problem Feeders. Jacqueline L. Fridge, MD, ChB, MBA
Nursing Considerations for Enteral Tubes. Mary Gallegos, RN, BSN

September 29th, 2017 Basics of Pressure Injury Prevention and Wound Care  - Vera Asplund, BSN, RN, CDDN

May 5th, 2017 "Epilepsy Update 2017", Pediatric Seizures - Jennifer A. Vickers, MD

April 21st, 2017 "Until the Last Breath: Addressing End of Life Issues with Individuals with I/DD" - Ingrid M. Nelson, MS

March 24th, 2017 "Those Old Bones Got you Breaking Bad; Get to The Osteoporosis Update" - E. Michael Lewiecki, MD

 

"Aspiration Management and Enteral Tubes" (2/3/17)

SAFE Clinic Collaborative Clinical Assessments - Fran Dorman

Pediatric Enteral Nutrition - J. Fridge

The Importance of Maintaining Good Nutritional Status to Prevent Health Complications Associated With Malnutrition - Jennifer Pas

An Extension of DDSD’s Mission to Manage Aspiration Risk - Lourie Pohl

Nursing Considerations for Enteral Tubes - Mary Gallegos, RN

Comprehensive Aspiration Risk Management Plan for Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Toni Benton

2016

"Making the Most of your Doctors Appointment" (12/16/16)

Salmha Azimy, BS and Alfreda Begaye, CMA 

"Sleep Well, Live Well: Essentials in Sleep Medicine" (11/11/16)

Diagnostic Testing for Sleep Disorders - Lisa Cutchen, MD

To Refer or Not To Refer: Sleep Evaluation is the Question - Shanna Diaz, DO

Sleep Well... Live Well... (Essentials In Sleep Medicine) 
Overview of normal sleep. Melissa Begay, MD 
Sleep Orders in Adults. Madeleine Grigg-Damberger, MD 
Treatment for Sleep Apnea. Fran Ralls, MD 
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation. Nancy Polnaszek, MBA 
How We Do Diagnostic Testing. Lisa Cutchen, MD 
Sleep Disorders/Epilepsy. Dr. Ianakieva 
To Refer or Not to Refer. Shanna Diaz, MD 
Masks/Machines/Techniques. Steven Lopez, RPSGT 

Circadian Rhythms - things your mother never told you about - Frank Ralls

Normal Sleep - M. Begay, MD

Sleep Disorders in Adults With Epilepsy - Dessislava Ianakieva, MD

Sleep Problems in Adults With Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Madeleine Grigg- Damberger, MD

Impact of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation - Nancy L. Polnaszek, MBA

"Guardianship. All in Together" (8/26/16) 

Video Pt 1 
Video Pt 2 
Video Pt 3 

Ingrid M. Nelson, MS

"Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with I/DD" (6/3/16)

Molly Faulkner

"Gender Issues in DD/MI Population" (7/11/16)

Molly Faulkner

"Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with I/DD" (6/3/16)

Video Part 1 
Video Part 2 
Video Part 3 

"Sexuality in the DD/MI Population" (5/9/16)

Molly Faulkner

"Advocating for Piece of Mind" (5/5/16)

Ingrid M. Nelson, MS

"The Great Divide: Is Oral Health Vital or Optional" (4/22/16)

Oral Health Basics - Stephanie Baca

Oral Hygiene Assessment and Treatment Strategies - Julie Mehrl, MOT, OTR/L

"Part 1: Oral Health Challenges in People with I/DD. Part 2:Oral Exam & Brushing"

"Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy Procedures and Protocols Utilized in the Successful Treatment of Temporomandibular Dysfunction" 

"Aging in the DD/MI Population" (3/14/16)

Part 1. - Molly Faulkner

Part 2. - Molly Faulkner

"Autism Spectrum Disorder and the DSM-V: Diagnosis, Co-morbidity Interdisciplinary Approach to Intervention" (3/11/16)

Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview and Update - Brandon Rennie, PhD

"Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview and Update part 1"
"Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview and Update part 2" 
"Assessing and working with individuals with ASD: A view from the ground" 
"Focus on OCD in adults with ASD" 
"Beyond the ABC's: Considering ASD & behavior" 

Assessing and Working with Individuals with ASD: A View from on the Ground - Center for Self Advocacy, Chris Heimerel

"Neurology Update" (2/5/16)

Febrile Seizures and Genetic Epilepsy Syndromes - Joseph Harmon, DO

An Introduction to NeuroGenetics - Dave Shahani, MD

The Cost of Medicine and other Interests - Jennifer A. Vickers, MD

2015

Constipation: Oh Poop! 
"Constipation: Oh Poop!"
9/25/2015

Featured Presentation (April-June 2015)

“Medical Acupuncture: Past, Present and Future” Mark Lee, MD   handout

"Depression" (4/17/15)

"Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities", Molly Faulkner, PhD, CNP, LISW

"Complementary and Integrative Therapies within our Personal and Professional Lives"  (3/27/15)

• “Integrative Team Based Health Care: Caring for Patients and Families” Arti Prasad, MD, FACP Video

• “A Beginners Mind: Exploring Meditation” Barbara Welcer, RN, BAS, HNC, CHTP/I  handout, Video

• "Massage Therapy for Acute and Chronic care of Low Back Pain in New Mexico”, David Lang, MTPT, LMT Video

• “Integrative Medicine: An Opportunity for Specialty Populations?” Julie Sonnenberg, MA, LPC  handout, Video

• Panel discussion: Patient Case Study: Rehabilitation versus Quality of Life Treatment with Integrative Medicine Video

"Enteral Tubes: Review Express" (3/6/15)

Enteral Tubes: Review Express

Making a decision regarding tube feeding

On tube feedings

"Seizures: Causes, Classifications, Treatments" (2/13/15)

Seizures: Causes, Classifications, Treatments

Video Part 1 
Video Part 2

2014

"No Skin off My Back": Wound Prevention and Care in the I/DD Community (11/14/2014)

• "Skin: Our Cloak & Protector at Risk” Vera Asplund, BSN, RN, Video

• "Pressure Ulcer Staging Review, Basics of Ostomy Care and Review of Product Categories” Esther Hattler BS, RN, WCC, Video

Pressure Ulcers

Video Pt 1

Video Pt 2

Video Pt 3

Ostomy Care

Wound Care Product Categories

• "Pressures- Breakdown, Staging, Redistribution” Jassmine S. Safier BSN, RN CMSRN, CFCN, Richard Murdoch, PT, CWS

Pressure Ulcers

Pressure Redistribution

Debridement

16th Annual NM DDNA Conference (10/24/2014)

• Neuroimaging in Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Andrew Mayer Ph.D., Video

• Diabetes Update 2014, Barbara Macmillan MSN, RN, CNS, CDE, BC-ADM, Video

• Oral Diabetes Medication Chart (Handout)

• Diabetes medications: How they work (Handout)

• Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics in Epilepsy Care,  Mikiko Yamada, MS, PharmD, Video

• Fall Risk Assessment, Jocelyn Delgado, PT, Video

Amber Clinic

• Amber PowerPoint - What is Amber 8/7/12 

• Amber PowerPoint - Psychopharmacology 9/11/12

• Amber PowerPoint - Complementary and Alternative Medicine 10/02/12

• Amber PowerPoint - Psychopharmacology #2 Mitigation Dyscontrol in TBI and I/DD 10/16/12

• Amber Power Point - Behavior Therapy & Psychotherapy 10/21/12

2013

The 15th Annual NMDDNA CONFERENCE December 6, 2013

• Oriental Pulse Diagnosis by Stephen Bennett, Oriental Medicine, Video

• Understanding Traditional Medicine: Healing from a Cultural Perspective by Toñita Gonzales, Curandera, Video

• Massage & Cranio-Sacral Therapy by Gregory Goodson, NTS, LMT, RMTI & Judy Gray, BA, LMT, RMTI, Video

• Hippotherapy by Andrea Johnson, MSW, MBA, Video

• Naturopathic Therapy and Aromatherapy by Donna Chambers, ND, Video

"Aspiration Update 2013" Clinical Advances" September 20th 2013

• Oral Hygiene Resistance by Julie Mehrl, MOT, OTR/L, Video

• The Four Stages of Swallowing by Carla Fedor, RN, CDDN, Video

• Managing Eating Issues with Older Adults by Lourie S. Pohl, Ed.S, CCC-SLP, Video

• Head Position and Aspiration by Fran Dorman, PT, MHS, Video

• Feeding Difficulties & Mismanagement by Lourdes Vizcarra, MD, Video

• Aspiration Risk Management Update by Paul St. Germain, RN, Video

Spasticity and Health Maintenance in I/DD (5/10/13) 
Baclofen Pumps 
Goals and Care in Spasticity Management 
Spasticity: Causes, Consequences & Treatments 
Physical Therapy Interventions 
The Role of Nutrition Rehabilitation

"The Long and Winding Road" Challenges of Aging in I/DD 3/15/13

• Amber PowerPoint - Diagnosing Mental Illness 8/12/12

• Amber PowerPoint - Dyscontrol & Dysregulation 8/21/12

• Amber PowerPoint - Clinical Assessment 8/28/12

• Aging in Individuals With Developmental Disabilities-Medical Concerns. Antoinette Benton, MD, Video

• Involuntary Movement Evaluation. Alya Reeve, MD, MPH, Video

• "I got your back..." With Aging comes healthcare decisions & the importance of getting things in place. Ingrid Nelson, MS

• Making the Most of Your Doctors Appointment.  (3/15/13), Video

• Decision Consultation and DNR Video

Dementia Training 2/8/13

• Dementia: Dr Vickers

Pain and Depression Training 1/11/13

• Down But Not Out: Depression & Pain Assessment. Dr Alya Reeve and Chris Heimerl, MSSW

2012

14th Annual NM DDNA Conference 10/26/2012

• Honor In Conversation - Christine Wester, LBSW, MPA, Mediator PowerPoint, Video

• Living & Inclusion Supports Healthcare & General Interview of DSP- Scott Good, MRC,CRC PowerPoint, Video

• Autism - Cynthia King, MD and Lorerky Ramirez-Moya, MD PowerPoint, Video

• Understanding Autism-Good Luck with That- Chris Heimerl, DDSD, OBS PowerPoint, Video

Pain and Depression Training 3/9/2012

• Behavioral Changes in Pain and Depression, Video

• Pain Management in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2

• Depression and the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled

• Interventions for Depression, Video

End of Life Training 1/2012

End of Life Issues

2011

Psychopharmacology Training 5/27/2011

• Assessing Abnormal Behaviors (PowerPoint)

• Assessing Abnormal Behaviors (Handout 1)

• Assessing Abnormal Behaviors (Handout 2)

• Assessing Abnormal Behavior Video 

• Good and Bad Uses of Rxs: Principles of Psychopharmacology Video 

• Integrating Medication/Behavior/Environment Video 

• Seizure Management in Persons with I/DD Video 

• Case Examples and Discussion Video

End of Life Training 4/29/2011

• Advocating for Peace of Mind, Video

• Effective Advocacy, Video

• End of Life -- We Are All Going to Get There Video 

• Grief and Loss Awareness for I/DD Population and Caregivers Video 

• When the Time Comes, Video 

2010

Enteral Tube Training 12/10/2010

• Care and Feeding of G-Tubes, Video

• Enteral Nutrition Overview

• Ethical Considerations and Quality of Life, Video

• Nursing Considerations for Enteral Tubes, Video

• Positioning and Tube Feeding, Video

• Positioning of People with Enteral Tubes Video

• Tube Feeding: The Role of the Speech Language Pathologist, Video

• Discussion Panel on Enteral Tube Issues Video

Aging Issues for People with I/DD Training 4/23/2010

Connecting the Dots to Advocacy

Living Long and Prospering: Aging Issues for People with I/DD (4/23/2010)
A Consumer's Perspective on Living with a Disability
Connecting the Dots to Advocacy (Healthcare Decisions)
Medical Aspects of Aging in Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Is It Good for What Ails You?  Challenges of Psychopharmacology and Aging

Depression
Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Regional Trainings

Autism and Neurophysiology 10/22/14

End of Life Regional Training

• End of Life Issues PowerPoint

• Decision Consult-In A Nutshell

• Decision Consultation Form

Other Trainings

• Angelman Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and Tuberous Sclerosis

• Aspiration: An Overview of Risk and Reducing Incidence

• Basics of Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Wound Care 9/9/2014

• Celiac Disease: It’s autoimmune not an allergy!

• Cerebral Palsy The ABC’s of CP

• Classroom Environment for Students with Down Syndrome-A Medical and Educational Perspective

• Depression in Persons with Developmental Disabilities

• Do You See What I See? / A Medical Home Workshop

• Epilepsy Basics AND Working Effectively with Your Doctor

• Health Decisions - Protect your rights by planning ahead

• Making the Most of Your Doctors Appointment (12/5/14)

• Making the Most of your Doctor Visit: Taking a Closer Look

• Medical Futility: Hope and Common Sense

• Medical, Psychiatric and Systems Issues for Patients with DD Presenting to the ER

• Psychoactive Medications

• Rational Psychopharmacology – blending of the new with the old

• Staying Proactive on Healthcare: Planning Can Make the Last Days Tender

• Treatment of Developmental Disabilities: Ideas for Today and Tomorrow

DDMI-TUG (Telehealth Users Group) PowerPoint Presentations

• Group Therapy 1/9/12

• Dysregulation & I-DD 2/13/12

• Anxiety & Obsessive Behaviors in People with I/DD 3/12/12

• Consults and Preparation 4/9/12

• Consent 5/14/12

• Assessing Psychosis 6/11/12

• Cultural Influences in Disability and I/DD 7/14/14

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Therapeutic Approaches to Anxiety Disorders 9/8/2014

• A Spectrum of Transitions in I/DD 11/10/14

• Depression in December 12/8/14

• When is Anxiety a Problem? 2/9/15

• Anxiety and Intellectual Disability 3/9/15

• Assessment and Treatment of OCD in the DDMI population 4/13/15 and 5/11/15