Article 9

OMNEAN
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (3102 Reviews)
Article 9 is the authority when it comes to Direct Support Professional’s (DSP’s) that are funded through Az DES/DDD in Arizona.
$45.00
In Person Class
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Covered in class are teaching techniques that require approval and techniques that are never allowed by a paid professional. The student will not only learn about the rights of people with developmental disabilities but how to assist someone in expressing those rights. The class will also give the student tips on how to positively support someone when teaching a new skill. The student will learn about what a behavior plan is and why they are used. Ultimately, the learner will leave Article 9 class understanding that Article 9 in practice is about assisting another person in not only maintaining dignity but finding more of it.

Classes

Nov
11
Tuesday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Chris Garcia
83 Seats Left
$45.00
Nov
15
Saturday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Chris Garcia
168 Seats Left
$45.00
Nov
19
Wednesday
01:00 PM
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05:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Chris Garcia
143 Seats Left
$45.00
Nov
22
Saturday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Chris Garcia
197 Seats Left
$45.00
Nov
25
Tuesday
08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
MST
Live Stream
Chris Garcia
196 Seats Left
$45.00

Venues

OMNEAN (PTS) Chandler View Class Calendar
3130 N Arizona Ave.
Suite 102
Chandler, AZ 85225
OMNEAN (PTS) Phoenix View Class Calendar
2432 W Peoria Ave
Bldg 4 Suite 1062
Phoenix, AZ 85029

Instructors

Chris Garcia
Senior Instructor at Practical Training Solutions and AZ DDD Lead Instructor - Chandler Arizona
Estela Hunt
Instructor - Tempe
Heidi Lewis
Instructor at Practical Training Solutions and AZ DDD Lead Instructor - Phoenix Arizona
Amanda Godek, NREMT
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, Instructor - Chandler Arizona
Michael Kiel

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (3102 Reviews)
crystal l
Rating: 5 out of 5
Class
Nov 8, 2025
Thanks good class
Shanita L
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9
Nov 8, 2025
I really enjoyed the online class today. Chris was straightforward to understand and provided the necessary information to stay engaged, learn, and apply. The class and learning experience were great.
Richard M
Rating: 5 out of 5
Chris Garcia Article 9 virtual course
Nov 8, 2025
Excellent instructor, I have had his Article 9 course twice in the past years.
Joyce G
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9
Nov 8, 2025
Chris is a wonderful teacher!
Shaynah H
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9 Virtual Training
Nov 8, 2025
Chris did a fantastic job keeping the session intriguing and involving the audience throughout the whole 4 hours!
Matthew D
Rating: 5 out of 5
Physical Therapist; Clinical Director; Clinical Instructor
Nov 8, 2025
Chris Garcia was clear, pointed, and possessed ways explain difficult scenarios. Highly effective instructor.
Daniel G
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9
Nov 8, 2025
Great teaching easy to understand
Ashley J
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9
Nov 8, 2025
Im so sorry.i thought I understood everything. I will contact Heidi on Monday to go over what I missed.
Kim H
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great class
Nov 8, 2025
Chris is so good at explaining situations and requirements in a way that is easy to understand. He is VERY personable. Thank you Chris for everything you do, you are amazing!!
Benjamin D
Rating: 4 out of 5
Great Presentation, Great Presenter
Nov 8, 2025
Chris does a fantastic job of teaching the course in an engaging way with passion, humor, anecdotes from his own experiences, and a great balance of presentation and engagement with participants. My only critique is some verbiage being used on the test that was not covered in the presentation - terms that individuals who are new to the industry may not be familiar with, like a basketweave (hold). The test also had a few typographical errors that muddled comprehension of the questions. Overall a great course, great presenter!
Noel C
Rating: 5 out of 5
Noel Curtis
Nov 8, 2025
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! You are wonderful. Thank you again. Noel Curtis
Emeka K
Rating: 5 out of 5
instructor is great
Nov 8, 2025
Review for Mr. Chris – Article 9 Instructor I had the opportunity to take the Article 9 class taught by Mr. Chris, and it was an excellent learning experience. Mr. Chris is a knowledgeable, patient, and engaging instructor who made the material easy to understand. He explained each section of Article 9 clearly, using real-life examples that helped connect the concepts to everyday caregiving situations. He encouraged participation and made sure everyone in the class understood the importance of the rights and responsibilities covered under Article 9. His teaching style kept the class interactive and enjoyable, while still emphasizing the seriousness of compliance and member rights. Overall, Mr. Chris is a great instructor who demonstrates professionalism, passion, and a strong commitment to helping his students succeed. I would highly recommend his Article 9 class to anyone in the DDD field. – Emeka Kalu
Nancy Y
Rating: 5 out of 5
Informative class
Nov 8, 2025
As a parent, I was not looking forward to taking this class, however Chris was great. I appreciated him answering questions asked, quickly and professionally and keeping the classroom on task. The information given was valuable and given in such a fashion that was easy to remember for the test. I hope I can take this class in the future with Chris.
Miesha W
Rating: 5 out of 5
Thank you
Nov 8, 2025
I appreciate you Mr. Chris you were an amazing help. The way you broke it down and made sure we covered everything correctly is the reason I passed! you're awesome.
Stephanie N
Rating: 5 out of 5
R.N.
Nov 8, 2025
This is the third time I have taken Article 9 with Mr. Chris Garcia and I continue to be increasingly inspired by how he teaches. Both as a professional who works with the disabled and as a mother of someone with a disability, I am so grateful for people like him.
JOY B
Rating: 5 out of 5
Learned so Much!!!!!
Nov 8, 2025
Chris was an amazing instructor!
Dorothy T
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9 class
Nov 8, 2025
It was great
Sharon E
Rating: 5 out of 5
Awesome information for anyone who cares for people who need to be cared for and acknowledged for their daily struggles in this world.
Nov 2, 2025
This was an awesome training session and I feel like the information is going to stay with me for the rest of my life because it is information that should be applied to everyone no matter what their intellectual circumstances are.
Kuot J
Rating: 5 out of 5
Article 9 Live Stream Training
Oct 30, 2025
It was great, enjoyed, and understood thank you Chris Garcia.
Gail R
Rating: 5 out of 5
Gail Rea
Oct 30, 2025
Chris did an excellent job in presenting this class via online. I would like to have seen which test questions I missed with the correct answers after taking the quiz.