Sonoma County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority
3725 Westwind Blvd., Suite 101
PO Box 1949 - Santa Rosa 95402 - Tel: 707.565.5700 - Fax: 707.565.5720
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Training Schedule
The Sonoma County IHSS Public Authority is committed to providing training opportunities for the IHSS workers and consumers.  The Public Authority's primary training program for the IHSS workers involves contracting with the American Red Cross to conduct training classes.  Topics for each course are determined by the Public Authority through input by the IHSS Advisory Committee and the Union.  Please click on the appropriate year below to see a listing of classes.
Currently Released Schedule

2007 Training Schedule

To view previous years training schedule, select the link here : Archive page.
To register for a class, please call 707-565-5700
Date Time Class Title
01/26/06 1:00-4:00pm Understanding and Managing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases
02/23/07 1:00-4:00 pm Caring for Someone with Spinal Cord Injury or Multiple Sclerosis
03/30/07 1:00-4:00 pm Basic First Aid and Home Safety: Protecting Yourself and Your Client
04/27/07 1:00-4:00 pm Preventing Back Injuries: Lifting Techniques, Transfers and Other Body Mechanics
06/15/07 1:00-4:30 pm CPR  (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
06/29/07 1:00-4:30 pm CPR  (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
08/3/07 1:00-4:00 pm Journey Through Life's End #1: Planning the Journey
08/10/07 1:00-4:00 pm Journey Through Life's End #2: Being with & Caring for the  Dying
08/17/07 1:00-4:00 pm Journey Through Life's End #3: Hellos, Goodbyes, Memories & Rituals
09/29/07 1:00-4:00 pm Part 1of 2    Staying Healthy Naturally:  Complementary and Alternative Medicine
10/27/07 1:00-4:00 pm Part 2 of 2    Staying Healthy Naturally:  Complementary and Alternative Medicine
12/07/07 1:00-4:00 pm TBA
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