The On-the-Job Training (OJT) statements are observable measures of skill that a person can demonstrate. They can be used to ensure the learner can actually apply skills in the work setting. These OJT statements are included to assist people in making the connection between the content of the CDS courses with application of the skills in daily practice. These activities can be used by the learner, direct supervisors, employers, trainers, and educators in a variety of ways. They can be used as a method for developing training opportunities or classroom practicum. They can be used to develop or revise job descriptions. They can be used as part of performance reviews.

Each OJT activity is directly connected to the content of the course or lesson. However, not all statements will apply to every learner's situation. The learner and his or her employer, instructor, or trainer can select and adapt those activities that most closely relate to the work he or she needs to accomplish. An active checklist of these statements can be assigned to learners and their skills mentors or supervisors. A record of the observation outcome can be recorded in the system. Contact your system administrator to find out more about these evaluation options. The following are recommended On-the-Job (OJT) training and skills tests for the course on Direct Support Professionalism.

Lesson 1: Becoming a Direct Support Professional

• The direct support professional describes how the supports they provide do and do not assist people in leading self-directed lives, in contributing to their community, and in developing attitudes and behaviors that enhance inclusion in their community.
• The direct support professional describes three ways they can demonstrate professionalism at their worksite.
• The direct support professional can identify two examples where professional support may have assisted in resolving work related conflicts with coworkers and individuals they support.
• The direct support professional can identify three professional areas that added support from coworkers and supervisors can assist them in becoming a more effective professional.
• The direct support professional can explain how the Community Support Skill Standards and the National Association of Direct Support Professional Code of Ethics can guide their professional work.
• The direct support professional describes the many roles they take on as a direct support professional. Consider the roles you take on for those you support, yourself, and your work.
• The direct support professional (DSP) can describe how the role of the DSP has changed over time.

• The direct support professional can describe how best practices can be used to assist an individual in achieving their goals.
• The direct support professional can describe what self-determination is and why it is a considered a best practice.
• The direct support professional can explain what community inclusion is and why it is considered a best practice.
• The direct support professional describes three ways his or his support is facilitating best practices (i.e., participant empowerment, inclusion, self-determination, choice-making etc.).
• The direct support professional can provide two examples where he or she promoted an individual's self-determination.
• The direct support professional can identify how Consumer-Directed Community Supports provide greater control to the individual (consider self-determination, community inclusion, etc.)
• The direct support professional can identify ways to integrate best practices into their work.
• The direct support professional identifies four ways they can increase their understanding and awareness of best practices.

• The direct support professional can give three examples of more subtle ethical issues that may emerge in their practice.
• The direct support professional identifies two potential ethical dilemmas in their current practice.
• The direct support professional identifies other professions' code of ethics they may need to follow.
• The direct support professional can describe two ethical dilemmas they faced in their practice.
• The direct support professional can describe two common characteristics of ethical dilemmas
• The direct support professional can describe a time when their interests came before the individual's interest.
• The direct support professional can describe two instances when he or she resolved ethical dilemmas in the past.
• The direct support professional can describe RIGHT Decision method.
• The direct support professional describes the benefits of integrating the RIGHT Decision method into their practice.

• The direct support professional can describe three reasons why confidentiality is necessary as a professional.
• The direct support professional can describe reasons why practicing confidentiality and privacy are important in providing supports.
• The direct support professional explains what confidentiality is.
• The direct support professional explains what privacy is.
• The direct support professional can describe the differences between written and verbal consents.
• The direct support professional can describe what to do if an individual's confidential information is divulged.
• The direct support professional can describe at least three guidelines they could take when information is requested regarding an individual.
• The direct support professional can provide three examples of how their practices or activities can be enhanced to ensure an individual's privacy.

• The direct support professional can describe three professional strengths he or she brings to the job.
• The direct support professional can describe three professional weaknesses she or he brings to the job.
• The direct support professional can describe two ways his or her strengths and interests can assist an individual in achieving their personal goals.
• The direct support professional can explain two reasons why it is important to understand her or his professional weaknesses.
• The direct support professional can explain three ways she or he can develop their professional weaknesses.

• The direct support professional can describe the factors that led to HIPAA's enactment.
• The direct support professional can explain what protected health information is.
• The direct support professional can identify five peices of protected health information that he or she uses.
• The direct support professional can describe the four standards that make up HIPAA.
• The direct support professional can describe two differences between the HIPAA privacy and security standards.
• The direct support professional can describe the purpose of the "minimum necessary rule".
• The direct support professional can explain three ways she or he can safeguard electronic protected health information.
• The direct support professional can describe the three ways HIPAA is enforced.
• The direct support professional describe three rights ithat ndividuals receiving support have under HIPAA.