Training Unit
Welcome to the DDSD training unit. We are made up of regional training coordinators in each region of New Mexico, a statewide technical assistance coordinator, and a statewide training coordinator, as well as the training unit manager. We offer trainings, support, resources and technical assistance to trainers, agencies, and teams providing support to the people on the Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DDW).
Our content is divided into 3 primary areas:
- Core Curriculum — Includes information on training requirements for Direct Support Personnel & Supervisors; training requirements for Case Managers & Service Coordinators; and information about Train the Trainer for potential trainers at DDW provider agencies.
- Technical Assistance
- Self-Advocacy Project
Required Training
Please view our Developmental Disabilities Waiver Provider Training Requirements for an orientation on the DDSD training system for DDW providers in New Mexico.
Announcements and Other Training Opportunities
DDSD contracts with UNM Continuum of Care to provide trainings on a number of health-related topics for all professions in our field. Many of these trainings offer continuing education credits for licensed professionals. UNM Center for Development and Disability also offers an array of trainings on Autism, Customized Employment, and other topics. For more information about what trainings might be coming up, please visit the Continuum of Care website.
Learn More
Please take a moment to visit the following important resources for training.
- Train - New Mexico
- DDSD Statewide Training Database
- Learning Portal — University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability
Contact Information
Please visit our Training Unit Staff Directory page for staff member contact information.
Recent Activity
Publications
Latest
- DDSD Core Training Requirements Cheat Sheet (Training)
- Developmental Disabilities Waiver Provider Training Requirements (Training)
- DDSD Core Curriculum for CM/SC: Individual-Specific Trainer Completion Record (Training)
Popular
- DDSD Core Curriculum Train-the-Trainer: Infection Control Basics Presentation (Training)
- DDSD Core Training Requirements Summary for DSP/DSS (Training)
- DDSD Core Training Requirements Summary for CM/SC (Training)
Resources
Latest
- DDSD Statewide Training Database
- Handbook for Guardians & Conservators in New Mexico
- DDSD Core Curriculum Train-the-Trainer: Aspiration Swallow Study