Courses Offered

Spectrum Training Solutions provides in-person training at your organization based on your schedule. Through the in-person setting with a maximum of 20 participants per class, sensitive topics are more easily discussed and hands-on activities are more easily facilitated.

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All courses are registered and available for recognition under Michigan’s Public Act 302 of 1965 and Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

CPE Pilot Program Reference Guide

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MFFTC "Q" Course Catalog - 2025

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Maximizing Interactions with
the Special Needs Population
302 Funded | MiSNAP: STS2020-1303 (4 Hr) / STS2020-1283 (2 Hr) | Q Course: Q61X

This course discusses a wide variety of types of special needs, statistics, and behavioral traits. Sessions are customized to accommodate the client's schedule and needs in 2-8 hour options.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

- ASD, Sensory Processing Disorder, OCD, ODD, Down syndrome, anxiety, seizures and epilepsy, hard of hearing, visual impairment, wheelchair users

- Communication strategies and techniques

- Using an augmentative alternative device (AAC)

- Dangers of physical restraint

- Keywords and phrases and best practices

- Real world scenarios specific to your industry

- Family panel of adults with special needs and their families

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Calming the chaos: interpersonal communication for first responders
302 Funded | MiSNAP: STS2024-4981 | Q Course: Q61I

This course helps equip attendees understand their own communication style, learn learn de-escalation strategies, and discuss inter/intrapersonal conflict, active listening, and how to overcome communication barriers.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

- Definitions, statistics, and myths

- Inter/Intrapersonal communication and how they work together

- Self-assessments for increased personal awareness

- Considerations for special populations

- Overcoming barriers to communication

- Active listening and empathetic responses

- Modifying communication strategies based on the person and the environment

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Cultural Competence: Enhancing community Trust and Engagement
302 Funded | MiSNAP: STS2024-5030 | Q Course: Q75G

This course teaches participants how to identify their own biases and engage with members of their community they are less familiar and prepares them to build positive relationships, ultimately promoting more inclusive, safe, and cohesive community.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

- Acronyms, definitions and statistics

- Values, challenges, and goals of different communities

- Tips for success and what to avoid

- Self-assessments and anonymous class surveys

- LGBTQIA+ community

- Special needs community

- Generation Z

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Understanding Mental Health Disorders and How to Communicate Effectively
302 Funded | MiSNAP: STS2025-5366 | Q Course: Q62I

This course provides healthcare personnel the opportunity to discuss often uncomfortable topics in a comfortable setting through small-group discussion, real-life scenarios, and engage in self-awareness activities.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

- Definitions and misconceptions

- Statistics and stigmas

- Anxiety-related disorders

- Communication with someone in crisis

- Mood disorders

- Importance and impact of self-care

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Implicit bias and its impact
on first responders
302 Funded | MiSNAP: STS2020-1284 | Q Course: Q62J

This course takes a unique approach to implicit bias. Rather than attempting the impossible task of teaching participants how to retrain the brain in one training session, the goal is to understand the psychology behind implicit bias and offer ideas to positively impact preexisting beliefs over a period of time.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

- Definitions and statistics

- Types of biases

- Biases and first responders

- What influences decisions

- Results of implicit bias

- Rational Choice Theory

- Error Management Theory

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Empowered care: Strategies for first receivers in treating patients with special Needs

This course teaches first receivers not only how to provide exceptional care to patients with special needs and those experiencing mental health struggles, but also the importance of self-care. By focusing on their own mental and physical well-being, they’re able to enhance their work performance and deliver even better care.

Topics covered in this session include:

- Variety of disabilities and behavioral characteristics

- Special needs challenges specific to the ED

- The Escalation Cycle and how to mitigate meltdowns

- Relationship between food consumption and behavior

- Techniques to maximizing cooperation and safety

- Visual supports and communication strategies

- Importance and impact of staff practicing self care

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Maximizing the college Experience for Students With Disabilities

This course prepares academic institutions for students who need accommodations and/or additional support to succeed in the college setting. A walk-thru of campus facilities is offered to identify areas of improvement on campus and to maximize success for all students.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

- Autism, OCD, SPD, speech impairments, wheelchair users, Deaf/hard of hearing, and visual impairments

- How disabilities look in a college setting

- Seizures and epilepsy

- Situational behavior discussion

- Strategies to maximizing success & visual supports;

- Terminology and acronyms

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Fostering Dialogue: Building Trust & Understanding with College Students

This course prepares academic institutions for the diversity within their student population and the challenges that go along with them. This class incorporates self-assessments, scenario-based discussions, and tabletop activities to accommodate a variety of learners.

Topics covered in this session include:

- Interpersonal vs. intrapersonal communication

- Self-assessments

- Components of language

- Non-verbal communication

- Hearing vs. listening

- Active listening and empathy

- Communication strategies

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Courses Offered

CPE Pilot Program Reference Guide

MFFTC "Q" Course Catalog - 2025

Maximizing Interactions with the Special Needs Population 302 Funded | MiSNAP: STS2020-1303 (4 Hr) / STS2020-1283 (2 Hr) | Q Course: Q61X

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Maximizing Interactions with
the Special Needs Population
302 Funded | MiSNAP: STS2020-1303 (4 Hr) / STS2020-1283 (2 Hr) | Q Course: Q61X