Article 9
OMNEAN
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
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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
Venues
OMNEAN (PTS) Chandler
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3130 N Arizona Ave.
Suite 102
Chandler, AZ 85225
Suite 102
Chandler, AZ 85225
OMNEAN (PTS) Phoenix
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2432 W Peoria Ave
Bldg 4 Suite 1062
Phoenix, AZ 85029
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
Sharon E
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
Article 9 Live Stream Training
Oct 30, 2025
It was great, enjoyed, and understood thank you Chris Garcia.
Gail R
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.
Quajauina H
Direct support professional
Oct 30, 2025
Chris you are an awesome instructor and teacher Thank you for all of the knowledge that I learned today
Abdul Khaaliq H
DSP
Oct 30, 2025
was amazing test
Joni E
Awesome class
Oct 30, 2025
Chris did a fantastic job with teaching the material. He made it easy to understand, answered any questions and made himself available after class.
Aubrey L
Great first-time class
Oct 30, 2025
Chris Garcia is a great teacher and a very kind gentleman.
Laura W
SLP
Oct 30, 2025
Awesome course!
Gabriel L
Article 9
Oct 30, 2025
Thank you Chris, excellent job!
Sebrina B
A special thank you
Oct 30, 2025
The instructor is amazing. I have had the pleasure of having this course again and each time he always introduced something so exciting so new and Fresh to educate us on how to be better providers how are role as providers can better help us to advocate and provide services to our clients and loved ones. I am so appreciative of his show of compassion not only for what he do but the people he help this class is worth every minute that is given to engage and learn more from him till next time a special, thank you to him with this wishes.
Keyon W
Amazing
Oct 30, 2025
Chris was an amazing teacher I learn a lot about Article 9 and it was very inspiring to see just how passionate he was about his field and our fields of study.
Kristin B
Article 9
Oct 30, 2025
Great instructor! I would prefer less time, more breaks. (to stand up!)
Lisa M
Article 9
Oct 30, 2025
Chris is an amazing teacher. He keeps the class enjoyable and makes it relevant and meaningful. 100% will take with him again!
Faye S
Chris is Great!!
Oct 30, 2025
Very informative, you can tell hev really cares!!!!
Debra S
Great Class
Oct 30, 2025
Chris did a great job teaching us and providing real world examples. I would take his class again.
Wanda W
Article nine
Oct 29, 2025
I got a seventy five percent on my test
Terra B
Article 9 class
Oct 29, 2025
Though there is a lot of information, the instructor was very great at explaining everything and using multiple examples from the material itself and his own experiences.
Lilian D
Touching
Oct 29, 2025
You can tell he's been doing this for years, I enjoyed the whole class, will try to join to his other courses.
Donisha R
Certified care give
Oct 29, 2025
This is my second time taking this training class great instructor
Winfred K
Instructor Chris
Oct 29, 2025
Thankyou Chris. You gave great information on this course.My first time doing this and ive learnt a lot.