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The continuous training and professional development of the staff of the Child Welfare of Katerini constitute a cornerstone for the quality of the services provided and the continuous improvement of the care of the individuals we support. In a constantly evolving world, the acquisition of new knowledge and skills is not merely an option, but a necessity. Training enhances professional competence, ensures the implementation of modern practices, and contributes to a better understanding of the needs of people with disabilities.

Responding to the increasing demands of the times, the Child Welfare of Katerini systematically invests in the professional development of its employees. With the improvement of the quality of life of the beneficiaries as a guiding principle, the staff actively participates in educational programs and seminars covering a wide range of topics, from the assessment and support of functionality to the application of modern technologies and the effective management of behavior.

  • Training of staff in the “Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support Training Program with the use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)” of the Hellenic Red Cross, duration 16 hours (January 2025)
  • Attendance of a training workshop on the topic: “The impact of the institution of mediation on labor relations, the use of communication skills in addressing and resolving workplace conflicts,” with trainer the Accredited Mediator Ms. Argyropoulou St. Aphrodite (January 2025)
  • Attendance of a seminar entitled “Development and enhancement of self-care and staff well-being in care environments for Persons with Disabilities – Development and Enhancement of Communication Skills” by the Department of Physiotherapy of the University of Thessaly (April 2024)
  • Attendance of a training seminar entitled: “Behavioral disorders in individuals with ASD and Intellectual Disability,” with speaker the psychiatrist and Scientific Director of the organization, Mr. Fentos Konstantinos (March 2024)
  • Attendance of a training seminar entitled “Management of problematic behavior in children and adolescents with autism” at the Epirus Interdisciplinary Center (November 2023)
  • Training in the administration of the psychometric tool WAIS IV by Motivo Publishing SA, duration 16 hours (October 2023)
  • Training for the acquisition of the “European Care Certificate (ECC),” duration 22 hours by TACT Hellas (June 2023)
  • Attendance of a training seminar entitled “TEACCH Fundamentals” at the Epirus Interdisciplinary Center (January 2023)
  • Attendance of a training seminar entitled “Adult Dysphagia” at the Epirus Interdisciplinary Center (November 2022)
  • Attendance of a training seminar entitled “Sensory Integration” at the Epirus Interdisciplinary Center (October 2022)
  • Training of staff in the “Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support Training Program with the use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)” of the Hellenic Red Cross, duration 16 hours (November 2021)
  • Training in assistive technology, duration 10 hours (June 2021)
  • Attendance of a training seminar entitled “Communication in Autism,” with trainer Ms. Papageorgiou Vagia – PhD AUTH, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Certified Advanced TEACCH Consultant, duration 4 hours (online – April 2021)
  • Training and implementation of the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health), duration 80 hours (January–March 2021)

The ICF is a multi-purpose classification designed to serve a wide range of specialties across different fields.

Its specific objectives can be summarized as follows:

a. To provide a scientific basis for the understanding and study of health and health-related states, outcomes, and determinants.

b. To establish a common language for describing health and health-related states, in order to improve communication among different users, such as health professionals, researchers, policy makers, and the public, including persons with disabilities.

c. To allow comparison of available data between countries, health service providers, health services, and over time.

d. To provide a systematic coding scheme for health information systems.

These objectives are interrelated, since both the need for and the uses of the ICF require the development of an understandable and practical system that can be used by different users for health policy, quality assurance, and outcome evaluation across different cultures.

The ICF is useful for a wide range of applications, such as social security, assessment of health care management, and population studies at local, national, and international levels. It provides a conceptual framework for information applied in personal health care, including prevention, health promotion, and the improvement of participation through the removal or reduction of social barriers and by encouraging the provision of social support and facilitation. It is also useful for the study of health care systems, both in the context of evaluation and policy development.

  • Attendance of a training seminar entitled “Management of negative behaviors – crises,” with trainer Ms. Papageorgiou Vagia – PhD AUTH, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Certified Advanced TEACCH Consultant, duration 4 hours (online – September 2020)
  • Training in the use of Microsoft 365, duration 20 hours (June 2020)