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Early Intensive Development and Behavioral Intervention Manual

Early Intensive Development and Behavioral Intervention Manual

Individual EIDBI provider trainings

Page posted: 2/17/17

Page reviewed: 12/11/24

Page updated: 2/9/26

Legal authority

CMS-approved state plan amendment – 2017 (PDF), CMS-approved state plan amendment – 2018 update (PDF), CMS-approved state plan amendment – 2019 update (PDF), Minn. Stat. §256B.0949, 2013 Laws of Minnesota, Chapter 108, Article 7, Section 54

Overview

Required training for all providers

All EIDBI providers must complete the following trainings individually:

  • · Cultural Responsiveness in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services.
  • · DHS – Vulnerable Adults Mandated Reporting (VAMR) training and certificate.
  • · Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy – Mandated Reporting Training.
    Note: In Minnesota, mandated reporters must complete initial training on their legal obligations, but the state does not require them to repeat it at specific intervals. DHS recommends they stay informed about updates to reporting laws and regularly review training materials. For accurate guidance, consult your professional licensing board or employer policies.

    • For more information about each training, refer to the sections below.

    Required training for level III providers

    In addition to the required trainings listed above, level III providers must complete the following trainings:

  • · ASD Strategies in Action.
  • · EIDBI 101: Overview of the Benefit.

    • For more information, refer to the sections about each training below.

    Required training for providers enrolled under certain qualifications

    In addition to the required trainings for all providers listed above, level I providers and level II providers enrolled under certain qualifications must complete the following trainings:

  • · ASD Strategies in Action.
  • · EIDBI 101: Overview of the Benefit.

    • Recommended training for all providers

    DHS strongly encourages all EIDBI providers to complete the following trainings:

  • · ASD Strategies in Action (especially helpful for providers with limited clinical experience).
  • · EIDBI 101: Overview of the Benefit.
  • · Coordinating Services and Supports for a Child with ASD or Related Conditions.
  • · Telehealth for Early Intervention.

    • For more information, refer to the sections about each training below.

    Recommended training for providers who complete CMDEs and ITPs

    Comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluation (CMDE) providers and qualified supervising professionals (QSPs), along with any providers who help complete the CMDE or individual treatment plan (ITP), should complete the CMDE and ITP Overview Training. Refer to the section below for more information.

    Timeline

    DHS requires each individual EIDBI provider to complete their required training(s) within six months of their hiring date.

    Providers are only required to complete the EIDBI required trainings one time. If a provider transitions to a new agency, DHS does not require them to complete the trainings again if they have maintained documentation of training completion in their provider file.

    Documentation

    The EIDBI provider agency must document each provider’s training history, including start and completion dates of orientation and additional EIDBI trainings. The agency must store this information in the provider’s file.

    ASD Strategies in Action

    All enrolled level III EIDBI providers must complete the ASD Strategies in Action training. Level I providers and level II providers enrolled under certain qualifications also must complete this training. Other EIDBI providers can complete this training as well.

    What it covers

    ASD Strategies in Action is an online, video-based learning series that covers the characteristics of ASD and evidence-based strategies to support people with ASD in homes, schools and community settings. The provider will learn strategies to develop a person’s skills in:

  • · Academic growth.
  • · Communication.
  • · Emotional regulation.
  • · Independence.
  • · Joint attention.
  • · Social relationships.
  • · Transitioning and routines.

    • The online modules include:

  • · 90-minute introduction (“Many Faces of Autism”).
  • · Toddler and preschool age.
  • · School age.
  • · Transition age.

    • It includes the following features to support online learning:

  • · Closed captioning and interactive transcripts.
  • · Comprehension checks.
  • · Continuing education credit.
  • · Optional note-taking tool.
  • · Searchable glossary and reference sections.

    • How to complete

    The ASD Strategies in Action course series is available through the Autism Certification Center.

    Anyone can access the free introductory course, Many Faces of Autism, and the Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies courses for toddler and preschool age, school age and transition age. To access this free subscription, the provider must:

    1. Go to Autism Certification Center.

    2. Select “Get Started” at the top right.

    3. Fill out the account information and use an email address unique to the individual provider so they receive credit for completing the training.

    4. Create an account.

    Once the provider creates an account, they will have access to all the online training modules. They should keep their certificate of completion received at the end of the training in their provider file.

    The provider can complete the course at their own pace during the subscription period. They can stop and start the video at any point. If they stop before completing a chapter, the video will restart at the beginning of that chapter. The provider can visit their dashboard to monitor their progress and resume the training where they left off. For more information, refer to Autism Certification Center – Help.

    Required modules for level III providers

    Level III providers only are required to complete the 90-minute introduction training and one additional module. The provider/agency may choose the module that best suits the population with which the provider works:

  • · Toddlers and preschoolers.
  • · Elementary and middle school students.
  • · Young adults in transition.

    • Exception

    If a provider successfully completes an approved online registered behavior technician (RBT) training, DHS does not require the provider to complete the ASD Strategies in Action training. For more information, refer to Behavior Analyst Certification Board – RBT.

    EIDBI 101: Overview of the Benefit

    All level III providers must complete the EIDBI 101: Overview of the Benefit training. Level I providers and level II providers enrolled under certain qualifications also must complete this training. Other EIDBI providers can complete this training as well.

    What it covers

    EIDBI 101 is an online training about the various requirements of providing EIDBI services. This training meets the provider orientation requirements and includes information about:

  • · EIDBI benefit overview.
  • · Provider eligibility.
  • · Covered and non-covered services.
  • · Required training.
  • · Surveillance Integrity Review Section (SIRS).
  • · Billing and authorizations.

    • How to complete

    EIDBI 101 is available on TrainLink. For instructions, refer to TrainLink – EIDBI 101 for Providers.

    Cultural Responsiveness in ASD Services

    All EIDBI providers and all provider agency staff must complete this training individually and keep a certificate of completion in their personal files. Other interested parties can complete this training as well.

    What it covers

    The goal of the Cultural Responsiveness in ASD Services training is to help EIDBI providers be aware of and responsive to the needs of people from ethnically diverse communities. The training covers:

  • · Introduction to culture and cultural responsiveness.
  • · Why cultural responsiveness matters.
  • · Culturally and linguistically effective communication.
  • · How to work effectively with interpreters.
  • · How to provide a culturally appropriate clinical environment.
  • · How to perform a culturally responsive clinical assessment.
  • · How to conduct culturally responsive treatment and training.

    • How to complete

    Cultural Responsiveness in ASD Services is available on TrainLink. For instructions, refer to TrainLink – Cultural Responsiveness in ASD Services.

    Additional resources

    DHS created supplemental documents to help providers develop a greater understanding and respect for diverse backgrounds of people who receive services and their families. Providers can use the following documents for additional training:

  • · Family/Caregiver Checklist:
    English, DHS-6751B-ENG (PDF).
    Hmong, DHS-6751B-HMN (PDF).
    Somali, DHS-6751B-SOM (PDF).
    Spanish, DHS-6751B-SPA (PDF).
  • · Case Example Handout Exercises:
    English, DHS-6751F-ENG (PDF).
    Hmong, DHS-6751F-HMN (PDF).
    Somali, DHS-6751F-SOM (PDF).
    Spanish, DHS-6751F-SPA (PDF).
  • · Identifying Your Personal Perceptions of Culture:
    English, DHS-6751G-ENG (PDF).
    Hmong, DHS-6751G-HMN (PDF).
    Somali, DHS-6751G-SOM (PDF).
    Spanish, DHS-6751G-SPA (PDF).
  • · Developing an Environment for Effective Service Delivery, DHS-6751H (PDF).
  • · Effective Evaluation and Treatment Plan Checklist for Providers, DHS-6751I (PDF).

    • CMDE and ITP Overview

    DHS encourages the following providers to complete CMDE and ITP Overview:

  • · CMDE providers.
  • · QSPs.
  • · Any providers who help complete the CMDE or ITP.

    • What it covers

    CMDE and ITP Overview covers:

  • · An overview of the CMDE, which is the tool used to diagnose and evaluate a person for potential EIDBI services.
  • · An overview of the ITP, which is a person-centered plan of care that is created using the information gathered in the person’s CMDE and specifies the type and amount of medically necessary services the person will receive.
  • · Step-by-step instructions to complete the CMDE and ITP.
  • · Strategies to gather information.

    • How to complete

    CMDE and ITP Overview is available on TrainLink. For instructions, refer to TrainLink – CMDE and ITP Overview.

    Coordinating Services and Supports for a Child with ASD or a Related Condition

    DHS encourages the following providers to complete this training:

  • · CMDE providers.
  • · QSPs.
  • · Any providers who assist with completing treatment plans or coordinating services for children with ASD or related conditions.

    • What it covers

    This self-paced online course helps professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions and their families make accurate referrals based on the person’s and family’s needs.

    After this course, participants will be able to:

  • · Differentiate between EIDBI, Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) and other services for children with ASD and related conditions.
  • · Identify appropriate services for children with ASD and related conditions when making referrals.

    • How to complete

    Coordinating Services and Supports for a Child with ASD or a Related Condition is available on TrainLink. For instructions, refer to TrainLink – Coordinating Services and Supports for a Child with ASD or Related Conditions.

    Telehealth for Early Intervention

    DHS encourages all EIDBI providers who provide services via telehealth to complete this training.

    What it covers

    This training covers:

  • · The benefits and barriers of providing early intervention autism services via telehealth.
  • · Services offered via telehealth.
  • · How to prepare for the session.
  • · Best-practice guidelines.

    • How to complete

    Telehealth for Early Intervention is available on TrainLink. For instructions, refer to TrainLink – Telehealth for Early Intervention.

    Vulnerable Adults Mandated Reporting

    All EIDBI providers and all provider agency staff must complete this training individually and keep a certificate of completion in their personal files. Other interested parties can complete this training as well.

    How to complete

    To access the training, refer to DHS – Vulnerable Adults Mandated Reporting (VAMR) training and certificate.

    Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy Mandated Reporter Training

    All EIDBI providers and all provider agency staff must complete this training individually and keep a certificate of completion in their personal files. Other interested parties can complete this training as well.

    How to complete

    To access the training, refer to Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy – Mandated Reporter Training.

    EIDBI Resources and MN-ITS Training

    DHS encourages the following providers to complete this training:

  • · CMDE providers.
  • · QSPs.
  • · Level I providers.
  • · Level II providers.

    • How to complete

    To access the training, refer to DHS – EIDBI Resources and MN-ITS Training.

    Introduction to the Minnesota Provider Screening and Enrollment (MPSE) Portal

    DHS encourages the following providers to complete this training:

  • · CMDE providers.
  • · QSPs.
  • · Level I providers.
  • · Level II providers.

    • How to complete

    To access the training, refer to DHS – Introduction to the MPSE Portal.

    Provider Basics

    DHS encourages the following providers to complete this training:

  • · CMDE providers.
  • · QSPs.
  • · Level I providers.
  • · Level II providers.

    • How to complete

    To access the training, refer to DHS – Provider Basics.

    Acentra Health authorization training

    DHS encourages the following providers to complete this training:

  • · CMDE providers.
  • · QSPs.
  • · Level I providers.
  • · Level II providers.

    • How to complete

    To access the training, refer to:

  • · Acentra Health.
  • · Kepro – EIDBI Atrezzo Provider Portal Training (PPT).
  • · Atrezzo Provider Portal Training Video – Create a Case Wizard.

    • MHCP Provider Manual – Authorization

    DHS encourages the following providers to complete this training:

  • · CMDE providers.
  • · QSPs.
  • · Level I providers.
  • · Level II providers.

    • How to complete

    For more information about authorization, refer to MHCP Provider Manual – Authorization.

    Continuing education

    DHS encourages EIDBI providers to prioritize ongoing professional development to maintain high-quality services and align with MHCP and EIDBI standards. Engaging in continuing education helps providers stay informed about:

  • · Evidence-based practices.
  • · Emerging research.
  • · Updates to state and federal policies and procedures.

    • DHS encourages providers to:

  • · Participate in relevant ongoing training (e.g., attend workshops, webinars and conferences focused on autism and related conditions, evidence-based intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration).
  • · Stay updated on policies (e.g., regularly review updates to MHCP and EIDBI policies to ensure compliance and effective service delivery).
  • · Pursue advanced training and certification (e.g., consider additional certifications, licensure or coursework in related degree fields to enhance expertise).
  • · Engage in peer networking and learning (e.g., join professional networks or communities of practice to share knowledge and experiences with other EIDBI providers).

    • By committing to continuing education, EIDBI providers can enhance their skills, uphold program integrity and deliver exceptional care to individuals and families.

    Additional resources

    BACB – Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
    DHS – MHCP provider training
    EIDBI – Overview of training for EIDBI providers
    EIDBI – Resource: Trainings for EIDBI providers
    Minnesota Council on Developmental Disabilities – Positive behavior supports
    TrainLink – Children’s mental health training information
    TrainLink – DSD training news and information
    University of Minnesota Office of Academic Clinical Affairs – Autism Assessment Trainings

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