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ADA AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOU AS PARK AND RECREATION SERVICE PROVIDERS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Increase knowledge and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and learn how to improve accessibility and/or accommodations to the Commission programs, facilities, parks, and meetings. This course is required for all new personnel within their first year of employment and more senior staff who has not previously attended and need information regarding the ADA and Inclusion services.

AERIAL LIFTS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
In this course, you will be informed about the safe operation and hazards of an aerial lift. You will perform the required inspection prior to the operation of a lift and a practical demonstration exercise. Click here to access the online version of this course.

AFO- AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment, Renewal every five years
The AFO program is an advanced, state-of-the-art educational training program for those persons managing and operating aquatic facilities. The two day course provides in-depth instruction in all facets of aquatic facility operation and management including: filtration, disinfection, water testing, and treatment, design considerations, facility management, risk management, facility troubleshooting, hot tub and spa operation and much more.

AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
American Red Cross Health and Safety instructors are an elite group of professionals who teach valuable lifesaving skills to 12 million people each year in businesses, schools and communities. American Red Cross Disaster Response instructors train volunteers to respond to disasters in a variety of specialized roles.

APPLYING FOR COMMISSION JOBS/ RESUME REFRESHER

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This informative session will take the participants through the process of applying on-line using NEOGOV (applicant tracking system). Learn how to establish a user account and apply for internal employment opportunities. Also, learn how to refresh your resume, get noticed, and get that interview!

AUDIT PROCESS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course develops an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of the auditing process and the role of internal and external auditing with M-NCPPC. The concepts of risk and control, evidence and documentation are considered. The operational approach of the internal auditor is contrasted with the attestation focus of the external auditor. Critical thinking and communication skills are developed through a variety of means including case analyses, presentations, seminar-type discussions, preparation of a group and individual case papers, research of authoritative literature and use information technology tools.

BACK SAFETY

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This safety training course helps employees understand how back injuries occur and how to prevent them using good ergonomic practices. The course highlights proper lifting, load carrying and unloading techniques, and tips to help encourage thinking about back safety at work, thereby helping employees maintain a healthy back. This back safety training course addresses one of the most common workplace injuries and what can be done to help prevent back injuries and back pain. The course provides training on the many ways back injuries occur, as well as what can be done to prevent injuries on the job. Click here to access the online version of this course.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Working with children and adolescents with serious behavior problems is extremely challenging and can often be a very frustrating experience. Many of us use what we refer to as “behavior management,” but the meaning of this and the quality of its actual application can vary widely. In addition, many agencies have developed behavior management systems, some of which have been in place for years, but how do we know if they are working as well as they could? The purpose of this workshop is to identify the very best of what is known about behavioral interventions, how to apply these interventions in the most practical, effective, and humane ways, as well as how to produce meaningful behavioral change for even the most challenging clients in a variety of mental health and out of home settings.

CHIPPER SAFETY

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment renewed every two years
Before operating any brush chipper or stump grinder, a detailed understanding and awareness of all features of the equipment is imperative. Equipment inspection, tool maintenance and safety features will be reviewed for brush chippers.

CJIS FINGERPRINT TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course offered free by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services will teach you the methods used to record legible fingerprints using the Live Scan Mobile Devices employed in the US and Internationally.

COACHES/OFFICIAL TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Coaches/Official Training provides new and inexperienced youth coaches and officials with the foundational training needed to step on the field with confidence. Communication, decision making, conflict resolution, and career management are only some of the topics addressed in this practical course.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course is designed to give you the required knowledge to earn a class B heavy truck driver's license. Included will be an orientation to federal and state requirements for the issuing of a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), as outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, (FMCSR). Safety practices and procedures for the range and road will be introduced. Click here to access the online version of this course.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH TOOLKIT

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
The Community Outreach Toolkit is a web-based resource for Department of Parks and Recreation staff to help in the process of efficiently and effectively reaching, informing and ultimately engaging, the residents of Prince George’s County in programs, events and processes. Join us for a hands-on training to learn about the Toolkit and its contents, including:

COMPRESSED GASES

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This class covers the practical, safe handling and use of cylinders containing hazardous, toxic, and/or flammable compressed gases; of cryogenic gasses; and of pressure systems. Click here to access the online version of this course.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

Course Frequency: Annually
The purpose of this training is to identify confined spaces, discuss work practices for injury prevention, and discuss protective devices and controls - all of which are essential to know before entry into a confined space. This training has been developed to ensure the safety of personnel required to enter and conduct work in confined spaces. The program contained herein describes reasonable and necessary policies and procedures for any and all facilities, industries, and individuals who are associated with confined space entry operations. Click here to access the online version of this course.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course, offered by the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Public Affairs and Marketing Division, focuses on skills required to effectively post information and update web pages within our content management system. Staff assigned to web pages within pgparks.com and/or one of the companion sites will learn how the workflow operates and the tools and techniques to update web content and maintain updated web pages. Topics include how to edit copy to match our styling guide, adding, updating, and deleting content, linking to internal and external sources, image selection and requests, calendar events and more. Successful completion of this training session is required to become a part of the workflow and work on the site. 

CPO- CERTIFIED POOL SPA OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment, Renewal every five years
The two day CPO® certification course is a 14-16 hour training program that encompasses classroom lecture, interaction from students, and work through several calculations and take a written open book final exam to test your knowledge. Upon passing the final exam you receive a certificate, wallet card, and patch from the National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®)and be registered as a Certified Pool - Spa Operator® CPO® for a period of five years. Includes CPO® Pool-Spa Handbook, handouts, and fees. Certification is valid for 5 years.

CPR, First Aid and AED

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment, renewed every three years
This course provides you the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life. You will learn first aid treatment for those who become suddenly ill or injured. Topics include basic life support, bleeding and wound care, and treatment for shock, burns, and sudden illnesses such as diabetic emergencies, seizures, and stroke.

CRANES AND RIGGING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This safety training course teaches employees the safe way to handle crane rigging and all the hazards associated with using cranes while at work. Cranes are used at many workplaces, across all major industries, to lift and move materials. Crane operators are generally trained and often certified in safe crane operations and inspection. However, many accidents involving cranes are caused by failures of crane rigging and rigging hardware. Click here to access the online version of this course.

CULTURAL CHANGE INITIATIVE BASELINE WORKSHOP

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Culture Change Initiative (CCI) Base-Line Workshop, led by Trinity Transitions Consulting, will provide you with clear expectations that support respect and inclusion in the workplace. The one day workshop provides the skills and tools needed to assess situations and behaviors, make informed choices, and act in ways that support and promote a workplace that works well for everyone.

CULTURAL CHANGE INITIATIVE CANDLE SESSION

Course Frequency: Annually
Join your fellow Department of Parks and Recreation staff and the leadership in an information sharing session offered monthly on the importance of valuing diversity and cultural competency in the work place.

Defensive Driving

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course satisfies the guidelines for use of Commission Vehicles. This comprehensive, interactive course is designed to give you practical knowledge and techniques to avoid collisions and violations, and to choose safe, responsible and lawful driving behaviors instead. You will learn: Guidelines for driving Commission vehicles Practical knowledge and techniques to avoid collisions and violations Sensible advice for choosing safe, responsible and lawful driving behaviors and habits Guidance for coaching your employees to view safety on a personal level Skills for recognizing how attitude can help prevent accidents and improve decision making

DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS

Course Frequency: Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
The Developmental Assets are the building blocks that all young people need to be healthy, caring and productive individuals. The Search Institute has been conducting research since 1989, which has illuminated the positive relationships, opportunities, competencies, values, and self-perceptions that young people need to be successful. The Institute's framework of Developmental Assets grows out of that research, which has involved more than 1 million adolescents in grades 6 through 12 in communities across the country. This class will examine the research while exploring practical strategies of application of this approach framework.

DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course allows students to explore the role of recreation in the habilitation, rehabilitation and inclusive community life of individuals with developmental disabilities. You will be introduced to the principles and methods of service delivery based on person-centered planning, transitional life skills, community reintegration and inclusion.

DISABILITY TRAITS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course focuses on the physical, sensory, communication, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics of students with mild/moderate disabilities. Characteristics of learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, emotional disabilities, and communication disorders will be covered with specific emphasis on the impact of these characteristics on learning, curriculum, program development, and needed services and support.

DOCUMENTATION

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
In this course, you will learn the clinical process used by Special Programs staff with particular emphasis on assessment and documentation as it relates to the discipline of therapeutic recreation. Skills related to in-take and assessment, treatment planning, and documentation will be reviewed.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Both the private and public sectors pay a high price for alcohol and drug abuse. Some costs—increased absences, accidents and errors—are obvious. Others, such as low employee morale and high illness rates, are less so, but the effects are equally harmful. Employee and supervisors have a stake in protecting the workplace from alcohol and drug abuse by providing education about its dangers and encouraging individuals with alcohol and drug problems to seek help. Click here to access the online version of this course.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course is an introduction to early childhood education, including an overview of the history of the field, evolution of professional practices and ethics, educational principles that support child development from birth through the school-age years, and teaching practices based on observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's behavior.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety for Maintenance workers with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards. Click here to access the online version of this course.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DISABILITY AWARENESS

Course Frequency: nitial Assignment
This session provides an overview of the Commission’s policies and practices as well as the fundamental principles and requirements relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EE)) laws and the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act.

EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment renewed every two years
This course is designed to better inform the employee of the possible health and safety concerns unique to trenching and excavation. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Click here to access the online version of this course.

FALL PROTECTION

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course teaches you to use fall protection systems in construction settings. Main topics include: the OSHA fall protection standards, fall protection systems, selection of fall protection measures, and inspection and maintenance of fall protection systems. Click here to access the online version of this course.

FALL/WINTER EQUIPMENT TRAINING DAY

Course Frequency: Annually
Join us for our annual training day as review the equipment you will use during the fall and winter seasons.

FIRE SAFETY/EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Fire Safety/Emergency Action Plan training focuses on topics related to emergencies both inside and outside of buildings. This training includes, but is not limited to: Emergency evacuation procedures Reporting emergencies Personnel accountability Fire prevention awareness Fire extinguishers and their use Shelter-in-place procedures Hostile Intruder procedures Emergency communications Building-specific information including evacuation locations Click here to access the online version of this course.

FORK LIFT TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This mandatory course is provided by Risk Management. It provides employees with information and training on fork lift use in their work area. Click here to access the online version of this course.

FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Fraud, waste, and abuse are a continuing problem, despite attempts to control it. During this workshop, you will learn more about compliance with the appropriate Commission Practices and Administrative Procedures as well as how to partner with the Finance Audit Division as a first step to address this problem.

GANG AWARENESS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Provide training and insight into gang and gang activity in Prince George’s County.

GEN GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT

Course Frequency: nitial Assignment
SMARTlink is a multi-tiered software that automates the business processes of the Department of Parks and Recreation including class, and activity registration.

HAND AND POWER TOOLS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course gives you a basic understanding about OSHA's role in prevention and elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. Hand and power tools are a part of our everyday lives and help us to easily perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. However, these simple tools can be hazardous, and have the potential for causing severe injuries when used or maintained improperly. Special attention toward hand and power tool safety is necessary in order to reduce or eliminate these hazards. Click here to access the online version of this course.

HAZARD COMMUNICATION

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Learn potential hazards associated with chemical usage, labeling requirements, material safety data sheets, and proper chemical storage. Click here to access the online version of this course.

HOUSEKEEPING AND SANITATION

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
The need to maintain all recreation environments to the highest level of cleanliness is expected by those who use our facilities each day. Recreation buildings are large, have huge amounts of human traffic under all kinds of conditions and are often under staffed with little budget. Understanding the basic requirements of public health regulations as well as how to properly plan and implement a comprehensive work detail can make the task of housekeeping and sanitizing a recreation facility manageable. This course is designed for front-line staff. It will provide participants with practical proven techniques to safely work through all cleaning jobs aimed at ensuring satisfied users and extended facility life expectancy. Click here to access the online version of this course.

HOW TO HANDLE PETTY CASH AND CHANGE FUNDS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Are you responsible for handling petty cash and/or change funds? Do you review and approve the subsequent cash expenditures. Then join us for this workshop as we cover these important Commission topics.

HOW TO USE: ACR

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Active Citizen Request (ACR) is the Maintenance work request system for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Learn all of the features of this important software system that leads to quality and timely repairs of your facility.

HOW TO USE: KRONOS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Do you have administrator access to the Kronos system? Learn how to run reports, do timecard edits, create hyper-find queries, implement/update schedules and much more in this interactive course.

HOW TO WRITE NEWS RELEASES

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
The skills-based course teaches you how to write and produce public relations materials, including news releases, backgrounders and talking points design to promote Department programming.

INTRO TO ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Learn the best practices in adapted aquatics today, as we demonstrate procedures for aquatic assessments; recommendations for goals, objectives, and placement; training of staff; and modifications to instructions, strategies, equipment, policies, and swim strokes.

KIDS' CARE LEISURE AND LIFE SKILLS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course will focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for the appreciation and enhancement of a healthful lifestyle throughout the life span. Major health issues, physical fitness, movement skills and effective use of leisure will be explored.

LADDER SAFETY

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course provides information about the safe use of portable and fixed ladders. The intent of the course is to provide the learner with information about the hazards involved with the use of ladders and control methods that will greatly reduce these hazards. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Click here to access the online version of this course.

LEAD/ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This training session about lead/asbestos awareness is designed for employees who may contact or work near asbestos containing material (known as ACM), asbestos-containing building material (known as ACBM), or presumed asbestos-containing material (known as PACM), but do not disturb it as part of their normal work activities. Click here to access the online version of this course.

LIFEGUARDING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course trains instructor candidates to teach basic level Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Administering emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens.

LOCK-OUT TAG-OUT

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course is designed to inform you of the procedures to be used in the lock-out/tag-out process to ensure safety & protection during repair and maintenance of equipment. Employees will receive instructions in proper lock-out/tag-out procedures, the use of locks and tags, proper removal of lockout/ tag-out devices and potential hazards involved in the lockout/tag-out process. Click here to access the online version of this course.

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

Course Frequency: Nominated by Division
The Park and Recreation Maintenance Management School is a two-year professional development program for park and recreation personnel. The school has celebrated over 30 years of service to the park and recreation profession. This comprehensive instructional program is especially designed for park, recreation, and conservation personnel who manage park and recreation maintenance programs. This program is conducted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and Continuing and Professional Education at North Carolina State University and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

MARKETING A RECREATION CLASS

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
An overview of marketing as applied to the Parks and Recreations industry, including but not limited to: service marketing, promotion, understanding customers and consumer behavior and development and uses of social media.

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course covers the basic functions and features of Microsoft Outlook. You will create e-mail accounts and send e-mail messages using several techniques. You also learn how to customize Outlook for maximum efficiency.

NATIONAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSTITUTE

Course Frequency: Nominated by Division
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) offers the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course to properly train individuals to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards and to prepare individuals to take the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Examination. The purpose of the CPSI course and examination is for those certified to be able to: Identify hazards on public playground equipment and the playground Rank the hazards according to injury potential Apply the knowledge to remove the hazards and establish a system of inspections Upon completion of the CPSI course a Certified Playground Safety Inspector should be capable of establishing a sound risk reduction program, establish a system of repair, retrofit and removal of hazardous equipment and establish a routine inspection system for their agency or playground owner-client.

NEOGOV

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Learn how to manage the recruitment process from start to finish. This course is required for hiring managers and administrative personnel who assist in the recruitment process. CJIS FINGERPRINT TRAINING

OSHA RISK MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY TRAINING

Course Frequency: Annually
This course provides an introduction to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for Maintenance Supervisors. The goal of the course is to help participants gain an understanding of OSHA operations and procedures and learn how they can work with OSHA to prevent or reduce injuries and illnesses in their workplaces. Included in the course is information on the background of OSHA, standards, the inspection process, implementing a safety and health program, and assistance available from the Risk Management Department.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

Course Frequency: Annually
Review employee and supervisory responsibilities for meeting work program expectations. Learn how to communicate about performance expectations, and how performance ratings/outcomes are calculated. This course is mandatory for new Merit System employees and new supervisors responsible for evaluating Merit System employees. Employees promoted to supervisory positions are considered “new” supervisors and are required to attend training to gain an understanding of basic supervisory responsibilities for performance management. Click here to access the online version of this course.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

Course Frequency: Annually
Representatives from the Employees Retirement System, the Credit Union, and the ICMA Retirement Corporation will present information regarding our retirement and Social Security benefits as well as individual investment options including our Deferred Compensation Program to help participants plan for their financial future.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
In compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, this training is required for individuals having a role working with hazardous materials or exposure to them. Click here to access the online version of this course.

PESTICIDE APPLICATION WORKSHOP

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course is designed to prepare you to choose and correctly apply pesticides. Special emphasis is placed on agronomic plants and turf grasses.

PURCHASING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This required training session is designed for Commission staff that performs the purchasing function in their normal job duties. The following topics will be covered: Overview of Public Purchasing, Ethics, Vendor Selection, Purchasing Documents, and Contract vs. Purchase Order, Requisition, Informal Bidding, Riding or Bridging contracts.

QUICK START TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Quick Start Tennis is an exciting new program being implemented nationwide to introduce kids to the game, with special equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring. The Quick Start program is designed to shorten lines and keep kids engaged and excited about tennis. As the juniors grow and their games progress, the size of the courts and equipment also change. Learn how to implement this program at your tennis facility.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND FIT TESTING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
This course provides you with the training necessary to adequately protect yourself against hazardous airborne substances. It covers information and training on recognizing respiratory hazards, use and care of appropriate respiratory protection equipment, as well as the need to comply with state and federal regulations. Click here to access the online version of this course.

RULES OF THE ROAD-M-NCPPC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OVERVIEW

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Fraud, waste, and abuse are a continuing problem, despite attempts to control it. This workshop will outline the responsibilities of employees; explain key elements, indicators and methods of prevention. The participants will also be provided with ways to report Fraud, Waste and Abuse.

SAFE SUMMER CALENDAR TRAINING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Receive Hands-on training on using the Department's Content Management System to add events to the www.pgxtremeteens.com website.

SAMARITAN/VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
Volunteer Management Training program offers a formalized approach to planning, implementing and maintaining a volunteer management strategy for our Department’s programs. You will address issues in the field of volunteer management and learn best practices relevant to today's volunteer manager.

SCAFFOLDING

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
The Scaffolding Safety Course attempts to provide a general overview of the safety measures that are required when working on a scaffold. The course begins with an introduction into the various types of scaffolds, and goes on to outline the OSHA safety requirements and safety measure that can be taken to ensure that employees working on scaffolds are at little risk of injury or death. Click here to access the online version of this course.

SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING FOR WOMEN

Course Frequency: Initial Assignment
4 sessions Led by Park Police instructors you will learn the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) System, self defense course for women. (Please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.rad-systems.com/" www.rad-systems.comfor program description, articles and video.) R.A.D. Systems teaches basic self defense techniques to women of all ages and abilities. During the first three sessions, the course will include lecture, discussion and self defense techniques. The fourth session will allow the student to participate in three simulations against an attacker (R.A.D. Instructor). The student participant may elect to NOT participate in the fourth session.