Course Summary
Welcome to Decision-Making Options training, presented by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing.
This course provides an overview of the legal and practical aspects surrounding decision-making options for individuals with disabilities. It specifically focuses on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are more often placed under restrictive decision-making arrangements.
Whether you are a medical professional, behavioral health provider, or anyone involved in the care and support of individuals with disabilities, this course will equip you with the knowledge to understand and properly communicate the decision-making options available to individuals in the state of Colorado.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify key characteristics of guardianship, supported decision-making, and other decision-making options including their purposes, benefits, and limitations.
- Differentiate between guardianship and supported decision-making.
- Categorize the roles and responsibilities of the Decider and the Supporter in a supported decision-making agreement.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
Course Duration
Content Contributors
