BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Online Social Services Designee Workshop - August 4 - August 31\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Health Care Association Social Services Designee (SSD) Course\, offered in partnership with WeCare\, is designed to prepare individuals for a vital role supporting residents in long-term care settings. This fully online program provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively within a Social Services department.The course focuses on person-centered care\, the aging process\, and the psychosocial needs of residents. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Social Services Designee\, as well as the importance of advocacy\, communication\, and ethical practice in long-term care environments.Throughout the program\, attendees will learn how to support residents and their families through key processes such as admission\, care planning\, and discharge. The curriculum also covers resident rights\, documentation practices\, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community resources. Additional topics include basic knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid\, Adult Protective Services\, and other support systems commonly encountered in long-term care.This flexible online course allows participants to learn at their own pace while building practical skills in communication\, organization\, and problem-solving essential for success in a Social Services role.Requirements:Computer & Internet AccessValid Email Address for each studentRequired Textbook can be purchased during registration.Workshop fee does not include the cost of the required textbook\, "Long Term Care for Activity Professionals and Recreational Therapists". This book may be purchased during your registration for this course.Upon successful completion\, attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Missouri Health Care Association. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Missouri Health Care Association \;Social Services Designee (SSD) Course\, offered in partnership with WeCare\, is designed to prepare individuals for a vital role supporting residents in long-term care settings. This fully online program provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively within a Social Services department.

The course focuses on person-centered care\, the aging process\, and the psychosocial needs of residents. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Social Services Designee\, as well as the importance of advocacy\, communication\, and ethical practice in long-term care environments.

Throughout the program\, attendees will learn how to support residents and their families through key processes such as admission\, care planning\, and discharge. The curriculum also covers resident rights\, documentation practices\, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community resources. Additional topics include basic knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid\, Adult Protective Services\, and other support systems commonly encountered in long-term care.

This flexible online course allows participants to learn at their own pace while building practical skills in communication\, organization\, and problem-solving&mdash\;essential for success in a Social Services role.

Requirements:

Workshop fee does not include the cost of the required textbook\, "\;Long Term Care for Activity Professionals and Recreational Therapists"\;.  \;This book may be purchased during your registration for this course.

Upon successful completion\, attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Missouri Health Care Association.

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