QSP (previously QMRP) Training

This forty hour training is a DHS Requirement for all QSP’s hired after October 1, 1999.

Our schedule includes 36 hours of classroom training and assignments to be completed outside of the classroom, for a total of 40 hours. The information covered will include:

• Responsibilities of the QMRP
• Leadership and Communication
• Quality Outcomes
• Planning, Record Keeping
• Community Resources
• Health and Safety, Medical Issues
• Rules and Regulations

The training is approved for 4.0 IACET CEU Credits. The fee is $750.00.

Please refer to the Training Calendar for dates and registration information.

Anyone is welcome to participate in AnixterCenter’s QSP class; however there is certain criterion that needs to be met in order to become a QSP. The Illinois Department of Human Services requires the following:

• The QSP must have at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities

AND IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy
• a licensed registered nurse
• a certified occupational therapist or occupational therapist assistant
• a certified physical therapist
• a certified physical therapist assistant or a graduate of an approved two-year college-level program
• a psychologist with a master’s level degree from an accredited school program
• a social worker with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school program
• a speech-language pathologist or audiologist
• a professional recreation staff person with a bachelor’s degree in recreation or in a specialty area such as art, dance, music or physical therapy
• a registered professional dietician
• a human services professional with a bachelor’s degree in a human services field, including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology

For complete information, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website  www.dhs.state.il.us