Regional Training Calendars

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ATTENTION: When printing your course information, please note the dates on the listing for two-day classes BEFORE printing. It has come to our attention that the printed dates do not match the dates displayed on screen. The screen dates are accurate. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Thank you.

Classes will begin promptly as listed. Registration is required. 
To register for training, please contact the person(s) listed next to Reservation.  Training information is subject to change.

If searching via a mapping application, please use 11437 Oak Crest Drive, Arlington, TN.

West TN Regional Office Staff Development
Jim Walker, Training Officer I  
901-745-7341 
Jim.Walker@tn.gov

Gary Gray, Relias Global Administrator
731 421-5165
Gary.Gray@tn.gov

Adrion Maxwell, Training Specialist II
901-370-3467
Adrion.V.Maxwell@tn.gov

Training By Request

  • PROTECTION FROM HARM -
    For more information, please contact Sharon D. Miller, 731-422-2682 Sharon.D.Miller@tn.gov
  • DISCOVERY PROCESS, DRS & DIDD WORKING TOGETHER, EMPLOYMENT PROCESS, JOB COACH -
    For more information, please contact Ashley Sanders,   901-745-7548  Ashley.H.Sanders@tn.gov
  • PERSONAL OUTCOME MEASURES -
    For more information, please contact Allison Boyd, 901-745-7884    Allison.Boyd@tn.gov

For more information on the following topics, please contact the person listed below.

Leah McWain
901-745-7801 
leah.mcwain@tn.gov

  • DEATH REPORTING
  • DIABETES MELLITUS
  • DM & INSULIN ADMINISTRATION
  • DISCHARGE PLANNING
  • EPI-PEN
  • HEALTHCARE OVERSIGHT
  • HEALTH PASSPORT
  • HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS
  • MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (train-the-trainer)
  • MEDICATION VARIANCE
  • PHYSICAL STATUS REVIEW
  • SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
  • WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL HELP

Mary Brinkley 
901-745-7590  
mary.brinkley@tn.gov

  • AN OVERVIEW OF COMMUNICATION
  • ASPIRATION OVERVIEW
  • DESIGNATED TRAINER
  • FALLS
  • INTRODUCTION TO ORAL HYGIENE
  • SUPPORTING PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF/BLLIND

ATTENTION: When printing your course information, please note the dates on the listing for two day classes BEFORE printing. It has come to our attention that the printed dates do not match the dates displayed on screen. The screen dates are accurate. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Thank you.

Classes will begin promptly as listed.

Registration is required for all training. Unless otherwise noted, please use the College of Direct Support (CDS) (Relias) for registration and cancelation, as applicable. To receive registration or cancelation confirmation, please include an e-mail address for the Learner. Contact your agency CDS Administrator. You may also contact Staff Development for assistance.

Middle TN Regional Office Staff Development
Terrie Delahaya, Relias Learning Global Administrator, Trainer
615-313-5547 
terrie.1.delahaya@tn.gov

Tammie Browning, Family Support, Trainer
615-231-5057
tammie.browning@tn.gov

Myra Hall, Staff Support 
615-231-5342
myra.hall@tn.gov

Mark Foley, Training Officer 1
615-253-8359 
Mark.Foley2@tn.gov

Training information is subject to change. Training available by request is listed below the calendar.

Training By Request

Lisa Chapman
(615) 231-5003
Lisa.A.Chapman@tn.gov

  • Reportable Event Management

Lauren LeGate
(615) 532-1926
Lauren.LeGate@tn.gov

  • Personal Outcome Measures

Carlo Desierto
(615) 231-5071
Carlo.Desierto@tn.gov

  • Overview of the Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel program
  • RN Train the Trainer for Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel
  • Health Care Oversight
  • Health Oversight
  • Health Passport
  • How to Have a Successful Doctor’s Appointment
  • Health Oversight
  • Seizure Training
  • PSR training for staff
  • PSR train-the trainer for RNs

Joana Valenca
(615) 231-5440
Joana.Valenca@tn.gov

  • Balancing Nutrition, Behavior Rights
  • Basic Nutrition and Doctor Prescribed Diets
  • Therapeutic Services Orientation
  • Agency Specific Training​
  • SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
  • Falls: Causes & Preventive Strategies
  • Basic Sign Language 1 & 2
  • Supporting People who are Deafblind

Jeremey Norden-Paul
(629) 250-9367
Jeremy.Norden-Paul@tn.gov

  • CB Day/Discovery
  • Job Coach Training

ATTENTION: When printing your course information, please note the dates on the listing for two day classes BEFORE printing. It has come to our attention that the printed dates do not match the dates displayed on screen. The screen dates are accurate. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. Thank you.

Classes will begin promptly as listed.

Registration is required for all training. Unless otherwise noted, please use RELIAS for registration and cancellation, as applicable. To receive registration or cancellation confirmation, please include an e-mail address for the Learner. Contact your agency RELIAS Administrator. You may also contact Staff Development for assistance.

East TN Regional Office Staff Development
Marie Haun, Training Officer I  
423-787-6494 
Marie.Haun@tn.gov

Deborah Painter, IDD3
423-787-6538
Deborah Painter@tn.gov

Rebecca Stamps-Brown, Relias Global Administrator
865-594-9363
Rebecca.Stamps-Brown@tn.gov

Jessica McNabb, Training Specialist II
423-787-3074
Jessica.D.McNabb@tn.gov

Training information is subject to change. Training available by request is listed below the calendar.

Training By Request

For more information regarding the topics below please contact

Kimberly Lawrence 
(865) 594-9359
Kimberly.lawrence@tn.gov

  • Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities in the Healthcare System
  • Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel (RN Train the Trainer)

Rebecca Stamps-Brown
(865) 594-9363
Rebecca.Stamps-Brown@tn.gov

Sherry Kyker
(423) 787-6486
Sherry.Kyker@tn.gov

  • Diabetes
  • Healthy Eating
  • Menu Planning
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Skin Breakdown
  • Safe Food Handling and Foodborne Illness

Sam Luttrell
(865) 594-9362
Sam.Luttrell@tn.gov

  • Falls: Causes and Preventive Strategies
  • Overview: Range of Motion
  • Body Mechanics

Chris Molnar
(865) 594-9367
Christine.molnar@tn.gov

  • Wheelchair Basics: Safety, Cleaning, Maintenance & Assistance
  • MCO Therapy

Suzanne Stinnett
(865) 594-6866
Suzanne.Stinnett@tn.gov

 and/or

Ashley Rymer
(423) 787-3073
Ashley.Rymer@tn.gov

  • Choking & Aspiration
  • Mealtime Safety for Managers
  • Communication... is more than just words