Program Overview

Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities

The Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities is a joint effort between The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and the Rutgers School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education. The program is intended to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals working with people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

Purpose

The purpose of the Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities is to provide professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively with people with disabilities.

Training

Workshops for the Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities are offered online as webinars. Lifespan topics in developmental disabilities are addressed, including:

• Diagnosis through early childhood
• Transition to adult life
• Community services and supports
• Aging
• Disability policy
• Legal and ethical issues
• Multicultural perspectives
• Supporting families

Certificates of completion are offered after each workshop, and a final certificate is awarded when all requirements have been met. Participants not seeking the certificate program are welcome to take individual workshops. To receive the final certificate, a participant must attend 9 required workshops and 3 elective workshops.

Administration

The Certificate Program in Developmental Disabilities is administered by Rutgers School of Social Work.

Academic Experiences

The Boggs Center offers various academic experiences, including:

• NJLEND: A program that provides training and education in the field of developmental disabilities.
  • About NJLEND
  • NJLEND Application Process
  • NJLEND FAQ
• Boggs Center Interdisciplinary Traineeship: A program that provides interdisciplinary training in the field of developmental disabilities.
  • About the Interdisciplinary Traineeship
  • Interdisciplinary Traineeship Application Process
  • Interdisciplinary Traineeship FAQ
• Medical Student Education: A program that provides education and training to medical students in the field of developmental disabilities.
  • About Medical Student Education
• Graduate Training in Social Work: A program that provides education and training to graduate students in social work in the field of developmental disabilities.
  • About Graduate Training in Social Work

Training and Consultation

The Boggs Center offers various training and consultation services, including:

• Education and Transition: Training and consultation services in the areas of education and transition for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • New Jersey Positive Behavior Supports in Schools
  • Community-Based Instruction
  • Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition
  • Transition to Adult Life/Post-Secondary Education
• Employment: Training and consultation services in the area of employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Employment
• Behavior and Mental Health: Training and consultation services in the areas of behavior and mental health for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Positive Behavior Support
  • Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis
  • Supporting Children with Complex Behavior Needs
• Direct Support Workforce Development: Training and consultation services in the area of direct support workforce development for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • DSP Direct Support Professional Workforce Development
  • Frontline Supervision
• Inclusive Community Supports: Training and consultation services in the area of inclusive community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Meaningful Day
  • Person-Centered Planning and Supports
  • Self-Directed Supports
  • Quality Supports and Services
• Health and Well-Being: Training and consultation services in the areas of health and well-being for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Aging
  • Grief and Loss
  • Health and Healthcare
• People with Disabilities and Families: Training and consultation services in the area of people with disabilities and families.
  • Partners in Policymaking
  • Training and Workshops for People with Disabilities and Families

Conferences and Events

The Boggs Center hosts various conferences and events, including:

• Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series: A series of lectures on topics related to developmental disabilities.
  • Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series Webinars
• Facing the Future Conference: A conference on topics related to developmental disabilities.
  • Facing the Future Conference
• NJLEND Events: Events hosted by the NJLEND program, including the Annual NJLEND Maternal and Child Health Leadership Symposium.
  • Annual NJLEND Maternal and Child Health Leadership Symposium

Resources

The Boggs Center offers various resources, including:

• Boggs Center Publications: Publications on topics related to developmental disabilities.
  • Publications
  • Publications Order Form
• Resource Lists: Lists of resources on topics related to developmental disabilities.
  • Act Early Resilience Toolkit
• Multimedia: Multimedia resources on topics related to developmental disabilities.
  • Video Library
  • Podcast
  • E-Learning Courses