NEW!!!! Nutrition, Health and Diabetes (1-2 hrs) Cost $10.00
Covers a wide range of topics from How Diabetes Works, Diabetes
Management, How to respond to diabetic emergencies, Healthy Meal
Planning, Food Behaviors and Habits, Nutrition on a budget and more…..

MANDT (16 hrs) Cost $280.00
Comprehensive 2 day training program to include Relational/Conceptual/Technical training focused on how to handle aggressive and destructive behavior by supporting people, not just their behaviors. All tests must be passed for certification.

MANDT Recertification (4 hrs) Cost $100.00
Relational training focused on how to handle aggressive and destructive behavior by supporting people,
not just their behaviors. All tests must be passed for recertification.

Universal Precautions (formerly Bloodborne Pathogens) (1 hour) Cost $10.00
This class covers the requirement for Universal Precautions to include blood borne pathogens, influenza
and using protective procedures.

Workplace Diversity (1-1/2 hours)    Cost $15.00
Everyone working together: an overview of general diversity issues.
Prerequisite:  None

Job Hazards (1 hour)   Cost $10.00
Covers home safety, storage and use of chemicals, poison control, lifting, transitioning, and transporting consumers when in the community.
Prerequisite:  None

Emergency Preparedness (formerly Fire Safety) (1 hour) Cost $10.00
Preparing for natural disasters and fires. Learn proper maintenance and use of safety equipment.
Practice evacuation procedures and drills.

Abuse and Neglect (1-1/2 hours)   Cost $15.00
This class reviews the indicators, signs, and symptoms of abuse and neglect; and the definition of “mandated reporting”.  It also includes a discussion about the environmental conditions of abuse and neglect and ways to prevent them.  This class is covered in Core Basic Training.
Prerequisite:  None

Positive Behavior Supports (4 hours) $50.00
Approved as Positive Behavioral Supports Training by DMH and includes Missouri Quality Outcomes. An introduction is given to understanding behavior as a method of communication, identifying problematic behaviors, developing positive support approaches, and working with a team to support individuals with challenging behavior.
Prerequisite: None

Person-Centered Planning (1-1/2hours)   Cost $15.00
Training covers the philosophy, principles, and techniques used in doing person-centered planning year around—not just at meetings.  (Material is taken from Mike McCarthy’s “Common Threads” training.)
Prerequisite:  At least 2 months working with persons with disabilities.

Medication Administration Level I (16 hours)   Cost $75.00
This class meets the DMH requirement for medication administration. The fee includes registration of class completion with the Department of Mental Health. Bring a lunch to class.
Prerequisite:  None

The Update:  Basic Medication Administration/ Re certification (6 hours)   Cost $50.00
Training focuses on the basic skills necessary for supporting consumers who self medicate or have minimal, or stable medication needs.  Also meets the re-certification requirement for Medication Administration Level I.  If you are using this class as a re-certification, you must bring a copy of your original Medication Administration certificate to class to be re–certified.  Bring a list of medications you currently administer to class.  Prerequisite:  None if used as Basic Medication Certification.  Medication Administration Level I if used as a re-certification.

Standard First Aid and CPR (6 hours) Cost $75.00
Training provided by a certified Red Cross Instructor. This class teaches both CPR and First Aid classes.
Both CPR & FA are now two year certifications.

CPR or First Aid Challenge (1hour) Cost $40.00
Demonstrate your CPR or First Aid skills to our certified Red Cross instructor and pass out of
the Standard First Aid and CPR class. Must come ready to demonstrate CPR or First Aid skills.
Call to Schedule.

CPR Re-Certification (3 hours) Cost $50.00
Training provided by a certified Red Cross Instructor. CPR is a two year certification.

NEW! First Aid Re-Certification (3 hours) Cost $50.00
Training provided by a certified Red Cross Instructor. First Aid is a two year certification.

Please RSVP by calling 314-781-7900 ex. 330. Leave the names of the persons attending, the agency they work for, and a phone number where they can be reached. Let us know if you will send a payment, or bring it to the class.  Cancellations must be received at least 24 hour before the start of a class.  If you do not attend a class for which you have RSVP'd, you or your agency will be charged for that class.  You must RSVP at least 24 hours before the start of a class. You may send payments to Bridges CSS, 3114 Sutton, Maplewood, MO 63143. 

LOCATION! The Training Space is at 2040 Woodson Rd, Overland MO 63114 From 170 take Page Ave West to Woodson and turn North about 3 blocks. The Training Space is on the right side of the street and is upstairs in Suite 204. Take the elevator or stairs