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Competency-Based Training 

September 8, 2026

Competency-Based Trainings (CBTs) provide learning opportunities for Iowa Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) providers across all provider types. These trainings help providers and direct support professionals develop practical skills that can be directly applied to member care.

Key Benefits

• Available at no cost to agencies or direct support professionals.
• Designed to build competencies that support quality care and service delivery.
• Offered through live and recorded training opportunities.

Training Resources

Competency-Based Training and Technical Assistance (TA) Website

• Provides the ongoing schedule of upcoming CBT events.
• Includes access to previously recorded trainings through the training archive.
• Features registration links for upcoming CBT sessions.

Trualta Learning Management System (LMS)

• Houses previously recorded trainings within course toolkits.
• Tracks attendance for live webinars through each user's Record of Learning.
• Provides registration links for upcoming CBT events.

Important Note

Registration links for upcoming CBT events are available on both the Competency-Based Training and Technical Assistance (TA) website and the Trualta Learning Management System (LMS).

Upcoming Trainings

Sexual Health for People with IDD

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.

Presenter: Shanya Luther, Among Friends LLC

Description: Join us to learn more about proactive, preventative, and person-centered approaches to supporting sexual health for people with IDD. Participants will gain strategies for promoting safe and healthy choices, respecting individual rights, and encouraging greater self-determination.

Objectives:

1. Address social-sexual behaviors in proactive, preventative, positive, and person-centered ways.
2. Help someone keep their behaviors safe, healthy, and legal.
3. Emphasize understanding and support in sexual self-determination using innovative strategies, skills, and solutions.

Fostering Care – Assisting A Member from Scared to Being Successful – Gabe’s Story

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.

Presenters: Jim Aberg and Christine Kayser, Molina Healthcare

Description: Gabe's journey demonstrates how thinking beyond traditional solutions and focusing on a person's unique strengths and goals can lead to remarkable outcomes. Participants will gain ideas and inspiration to support success for the people they serve and the teams that support them.

Objectives:

1. Learn how to use a person-centered planning approach and think outside the box in aiding success.
2. Considerations for resources for the person being supported and the team.
3. Inspire and encourage others to source and implement similar strategies in their own organizations.

Critical Incident Reporting 2026: Recognize, Report, Respond

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Presenters: Michele Baughan and Lisa Roush, Iowa HHS

Description: This webinar will help participants strengthen their skills in critical incident reporting, evidence collection, and creating corrective action plans that promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Objectives:

1. Recognize critical incidents and distinguish between incident types.
2. Report critical incidents accurately, completely, and within required timelines.
3. Identify and document key reporting elements, including incident details, responsible parties, root causes, and resolutions.
4. Respond appropriately through immediate resolutions and long-term remediation planning.
5. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to prevent future incidents and improve outcomes.

Questions and Technical Assistance

If you need further assistance regarding LTSS CBTs, please direct them to the CBT specialist at hcbstta@hhs.iowa.gov or call 515-325-1557. Responses can take up to two business days.