Education

Relias is the leading online provider of compliance and continuing education for agencies serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Click to learn more about Relias.

MODD Employment Support Self Registration Portal

• Directions on how to register
• Go directly to the portal.
• Directions to access certificates
• Browsing for Electives/Modules
• Employment Portal Course Catalog

MODD Content Self Registration Portal

• Directions on how to register
• Go directly to the portal
• Directions to access certificates
• Browsing for Electives/Module
• Content Portal Course Catalog
• Content Portal Infection Control Modules

The Division Training Catalog provides information on required and recommended training. It serves as a resource, not a comprehensive list of requirements. If you have questions about catalog content, email ddmail@dmh.mo.gov and include Training Catalog in the subject line.

Webinars - The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides regular informational webinars for individuals, families, and providers.

To schedule a webinar, Division staff should complete this form.

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• From the Director’s Desk
• Coercive Podcasts

Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Grant Project

The Division of Developmental Disabilities received a $25,000 grant from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF) of Arlington, VA for a project titled Increasing Awareness of the importance of Oral Health among Missouri Caregivers which is anticipated to impact access to dental care and promote knowledge of oral health’s impact on overall health.  The project consists of the production of three brief videos that demonstrate the importance of oral health and how to assist other people with oral hygiene.

DTAF Grant Summary Report

Oral Health as it Relates to General Health for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

This video is geared for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, their caregivers, and their families.  It gives an overview of what a dental hygienist does and the importance of oral health as it relates to general health.  Video 1 of 3.  

Special Circumstances with Oral Hygiene for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

This video gives guidance on special circumstances related to providing oral hygiene such as how to assist people with intellectual/developmental disabilities who avoid oral hygiene tasks, how to complete gum care, and how to assist people who do not take food or fluid by mouth and use a feeding tube for nutrition,  Video 2 of 3.  

How To Assist a Person with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities with Oral Hygiene

This video demonstrates how to assist a person with intellectual/developmental disabilities with oral hygiene tasks while respecting their independence as well as utilizing a positive and encouraging approach.  Video 3 of 3.

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