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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Several of you have expressed interest in
the PSS Training.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Elaine </span></font></i></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=default><b><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>(Reminder PSS Train the Trainer
applications must be submitted by October 16, 2009. At least 5 applications
must be approved to hold this class.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=default align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font><font
size=5><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>In Cooperation with DHHS-Division of
Licensing & Regulatory Services <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=7
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:35.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>bhsi </span></font></b><font size=7 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:35.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=4
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default align=center style='text-align:center'><i><font size=1
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-style:
italic'>A Collaboration Between Spurwink Services and <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Maine</st1:PlaceName> at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Augusta</st1:City></st1:place> </span></font></i><font size=1><span
style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=5
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>is presenting
a <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=6
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:22.0pt'>Personal Support
Specialist (PSS) <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=6
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-weight:
bold'>Train-the-Trainer Training Program </span></font></b><font size=6><span
style='font-size:22.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><b><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Who Should Attend? </span></font></b><font
size=3><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Qualified professionals who are
interested in becoming newly certified to deliver the DHHS approved Personal
Support Services (PSS) course. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><b><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>DATES & TIMES: </span></font></b><b><font
size=5><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>October 20, 21, & 22,
2009 from 9am-4pm </span></font></b><font size=5><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><b><font size=5 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>LOCATION: Conference Room A-DHHS
offices, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">41 Anthony Ave</st1:Street>,
<st1:City w:st="on">Augusta</st1:City></st1:address> </span></font></b><font
size=5><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><b><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>COURSE FEES: </span></font></b><font
size=5><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>$500.00* for 3 day course** <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt'>*Plus the cost of instructor’s manual if
applicable ** Current CNA trainers who would like to teach the full PSS
curriculum need only attend Days 2 & 3 at a cost of $332.00 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><b><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>COURSE DESCRIPTION: </span></font></b><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt'>This program is intended to prepare professionals to
deliver the Personal Support Services (PSS) course. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt'>The Train-the-Trainer will be delivered over 3 days.
Day 1 will introduce participants to the Principles of Adult Learning. Day 2
will introduce participants to the PSS curriculum content and the Paperwork
process. Day 3 will focus on Curriculum delivery and a demonstration of
Participant’s skills in training. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><b><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>SPECIAL NOTES: </span></font></b><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;font-weight:bold'>The PSS curriculum is currently being
revised by the Department. The curriculum that will be taught during this
training will be the current curriculum as written in 2003. When the Department
has completed the revisions, you will be required to attend a curriculum update
session. </span></font></b><font size=3><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt'>The companion manual for this curriculum as it stands
is no longer in print. You, as a trainer or agency, would be required to get
permissions for reprints directly from the publisher. Instructions on how to do
that will be provided at the training. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.5pt'>BHSI must have 10 persons registered to run this
course (applications completed, submitted & approved). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=default><font size=4 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>For more information, an application or general PSS
Trainer Questions Please contact: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Faith Hauger, Program Coordinator-BHSI - Phone: 207-321-6081 x102 -
Fax: 888-748-4018 Email: <st1:PersonName w:st="on">fhauger@bhsi.net</st1:PersonName></span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Carol A. Davis Health Services Consultant</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>41 Anthony Ave.</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Augusta</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Maine</st1:State></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> 04333</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>207-287-9261</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Fax-287-9252</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1-800-791-4080</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>carol.a.davis@maine.gov</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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