DSPLife
Localized for 18 states · available in all 50

The complete DD waiver training catalog

Every mandatory course your state regulator requires — pre-loaded, automatically tracked, and ready for the next survey. Plus DSPlife-original value-add courses, a Policy Course companion, and individual-facing curricula you can deliver to the people you support.

27
Mandatory VA
31
Optional VA
15
Mandatory PA
37
Optional PA

Shown below: the Virginia and Pennsylvania catalogs — two of eighteen localized states. Every state's catalog follows the same pattern, and providers in non-localized states get our core DSP catalog plus the shared electives.

Virginia

DBHDS

Aligned to 12VAC35-105 (operations), 12VAC35-115 (Human Rights), and 12VAC30-122 (DD waivers). Required courses satisfy DBHDS orientation and annual refresher obligations.

58 courses · 27 required · 31 optional

Mandatory

27 courses

Orientation & Core

  • DSP Orientation Training
    8 hr
  • DSP Core Competencies
    1h 30m
  • Characteristics of DD & Virginia DD Waivers
    1 hr
  • Person-Centered Thinking
    1h 30m
  • Dignity of Risk
    30 min

Rights, Reporting & Investigation

  • Human Rights
    1h 30m
  • Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
    1h 30m
  • Mandated Reporter Training
    1 hr
  • CHRIS Incident Reporting
    1h 30m
  • Incident Reporting
    1 hr
  • Professional Boundaries
    1 hr
  • Confidentiality & HIPAA for DSPs
    1 hr

Health & Safety

  • First Aid & Emergency Response
    1h 30m
  • Emergency Preparedness
    1h 15m
  • Infection Control
    1 hr
  • Choking Risk Recognition & Response
    45 min
  • Changes in Mental Status Recognition
    45 min
  • Safe Transportation of Individuals
    1 hr

Medication & Documentation

  • Medication Administration Training (MAT) — Annual Refresher
    4 hr
  • ISP Implementation & Documentation
    2 hr
  • Medicaid Documentation & Billing Compliance
    1h 30m
  • Handling Funds of Individuals Receiving Services
    45 min

HCBS & Behavior Support

  • HCBS Settings Rule
    1h 15m
  • Positive Behavioral Supports
    1h 15m
  • Behavior Support and De-Escalation Certification Training
    2 hr
  • Restrictions, Behavioral Treatment Plans, and Restraints
    1h 30m

Optional · Value-Add

31 courses

Person-Centered & Communication

  • Effective Communication Techniques
    1 hr
  • Recognizing and Responding to Bullying: Online and In-Person
    1 hr
  • Safety in the Community: Boundaries, Conflict, and Confident Outings
    1 hr
  • Supporting Individuals in the Community: Supervision, Outings & Exploitation Prevention
    1h 30m
  • Community Engagement for DSPs
    1h 45m
  • Cultural Competency and Inclusive Care
    1 hr

Crisis Response & Behavior Support

  • Behavior Support Plan Implementation
    1h 20m
  • Post-Incident Debriefing
    1h 10m
  • Trauma-Informed Care for Direct Support Professionals
    1h 15m

Specialized Clinical

  • Diabetes Care and Blood Glucose Monitoring
    1 hr
  • Glucagon & Insulin Administration
    1 hr
  • Seizure Recognition and Response
    1 hr
  • Dysphagia Awareness and Feeding Safety
    1 hr
  • G-Tube Care and Feeding (Initial & Refresher)
    1h 30m
  • Pressure Injuries and Skin Integrity
    1 hr
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Care
    1h 30m

Autism & Specialized Knowledge

  • Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    3 hr
  • Understanding the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
    1 hr

Equipment & Body Mechanics

  • Body Mechanics & Proper Transferring
    1h 30m
  • Hoyer Lift and Mechanical Transfer Safety
    1h 15m
  • Fall Prevention and Safety
    45 min
  • Meal Preparation & Cooking for DSPs
    1h 30m

Human Rights — Value-Add

  • OHR Provider Orientation
    45 min
  • Life of a Complaint: The OHR Complaint Resolution Process
    30 min
  • Investigating Abuse and Neglect
    1h 30m

Workforce & Operations

  • Annual Performance Evaluations
    45 min
  • DSP Wellness and Burnout Prevention
    45 min
  • Virginia BH Redesign: Transitioning to CPST
    3h 20m

Medicaid Documentation & Billing

  • Understanding Medicaid Waiver Billing for Providers
    3 hr

Leadership & Supervision

  • Leadership Skills for Home Managers
    2 hr
  • Quality Improvement & Risk Management for DD Waiver Providers
    2h 30m

Policy (Paid Add-On)

  • Policy Writing for DD Waiver Providers
    10 hr
  • TrainingHub Policy CoursePaid
    4 hr

Pennsylvania

ODP

Aligned to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400 (Community Homes) and Chapter 6500 (Life Sharing). Required courses satisfy ODP DSP orientation, EIM reporting, and annual training obligations.

52 courses · 15 required · 37 optional

Mandatory

15 courses

ODP Orientation & Annual

  • ODP Direct Support Professional Orientation
    4 hr
  • ODP Annual Required Training
    1 hr
  • Person-Centered Practices in Pennsylvania
    1h 30m
  • PA Chapter 6400 Regulations Overview
    1h 30m

Rights, Reporting & ISP

  • Human Rights for Pennsylvania Direct Support Professionals
    1 hr
  • Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation — Pennsylvania
    1 hr
  • Mandated Reporting — Pennsylvania
    1 hr
  • Enterprise Incident Management (EIM)
    1h 30m
  • Reading and Implementing the ODP ISP
    1 hr
  • Confidentiality & HIPAA
    45 min

Health, Safety & Behavior

  • Emergency Preparedness
    45 min
  • Infection Control
    30 min
  • HCBS Settings Rule
    45 min
  • Positive Approaches
    1h 30m
  • Restrictive Procedures Policy
    1 hr

Optional · Value-Add

37 courses

Specialized & Value-Add

  • PA Medication Administration — Annual Refresher
    2 hr
  • PA Chapter 6500 Regulations — Life Sharing
    1 hr
  • Adult Autism Waiver — Specialized Supports
    2 hr
  • Safety in the Community: Boundaries, Conflict, and Confident Outings
    1 hr
  • Effective Communication Techniques
    1 hr
  • Recognizing and Responding to Bullying: Online and In-Person
    1 hr
  • Pressure Injuries and Skin Integrity
    1 hr
  • Understanding the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)
    1 hr
Included · every state

Shared electives in every catalog

Alongside its state catalog, every TrainingHub account includes a growing set of optional, state-neutral electives — practical clinical and skills topics your whole team can opt into. The two newest:

Digital Skills & Online Safety1h 30m

Everyday confidence with computers, phones, and the internet — self-paced, no quiz, written for DSPs and the people they support.

Recognizing Bowel Obstruction & Constipation Risk1 hr

The Bristol Stool Scale, red-flag signs of obstruction, and when to seek medical help versus calling 911.

The Fatal Seven: Recognizing Life-Threatening Health Risks1h 30m

Aspiration, sepsis and UTI, dehydration, constipation, seizures, falls, and pressure injuries — what each looks like early, and which signs mean call 911.

Paid add-on

TrainingHub Policy Course

A 10-module companion course paired with the TrainingHub Policy Generator. Teaches owners, administrators, and Risk Managers what a defensible DBHDS policy looks like, how 12VAC35-105 maps to your required policy set, and how to review AI-generated policy drafts.

10 modules · 4 hours$399 founding · $499 standard+$199 per service line
New · DSPlife original

Individual-training curricula

Plain-language (4th–6th grade reading level) curricula designed to be delivered to the people you support — not staff training. Ships as a Facilitator Guide + Participant Workbook PDF pair for each topic.

Safety Out in Public5 modules
Healthy Friendships and Relationships5 modules
Money Skills and Avoiding Scams5 modules
Speaking Up for Myself5 modules
Staying Safe at Home5 modules

TrainingHub is online-only. Some certifications still require an in-person provider.

We do not arrange, schedule, or refer to specific in-person providers. The certifications below cannot be completed online and must be obtained from a certified outside instructor.

  • CPR/AED Certification — Must be completed with an AHA or Red Cross instructor. TrainingHub provides the knowledge refresher only.
  • Initial MAT (32-hour, VA) — Must be completed with a Virginia Board of Nursing-approved instructor. TrainingHub provides the annual refresher only.
  • Behavior Support & De-Escalation (CPI, TOVA, MANDT, Handle with Care, or equivalent) — Physical intervention training is a hands-on certification from third-party providers.
  • Seizure Management Practicum — Rescue medication administration (e.g., Diastat) requires in-person training.

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