CDDN study plan

Outline the CDDN exam blueprint from memory, listing all 12 domains and their weightings, then verify against the official content outline without copying it

Draft a 10-item training-needs checklist that maps observable DSP competencies to each of the 12 domains

Write a plain-language definition, in your own words, of the difference between teaching a skill and documenting that a skill was taught

Build a one-page medication-error classification table covering wrong dose, wrong time, omission, wrong route, and unauthorized administration, with one example of each

List the six rights of medication administration and state one failure mode for each right in an IDD residential setting

Compare norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and adaptive behavior instruments, and state one appropriate use and one misuse for each

Write three observable, measurable behavioral objective statements that include a condition, a target behavior, and a mastery criterion

Draft a mock functional assessment summary for a fictional individual that identifies antecedents, behavior, and consequences

Convert three vague ISP goal statements into measurable goals with baseline data and a review date

Sequence the steps of the ISP planning cycle from pre-planning through implementation and annual review

Write step-by-step task analyses for three common daily living routines (for example handwashing, meal setup, and tooth brushing)

Distinguish positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, extinction, and punishment using one original workplace example each

Draft a supervision observation form that records frequency, duration, and fidelity of a direct-care procedure

Script a 10-minute feedback conversation that follows a describe-explore-agree-plan sequence after an observed performance gap

Identify three least-restrictive alternatives to a restrictive procedure and state the documentation each requires

Draft a progress-note template that separates objective data, staff action, individual response, and next steps

Write three sample progress notes for a fictional individual and self-audit them against the template criteria

Map the components of a quality assurance cycle (indicator selection, data collection, analysis, corrective action, re-measurement) onto a direct-care process

Build a 10-item chart audit tool covering signatures, timeliness, medication records, and ISP goal documentation

Explain the difference between a quality assurance activity and a quality improvement activity using one original example of each

Describe how to assess an individual's preferred learning style, reading level, and communication supports before designing consumer education

Create a one-page teach-back lesson on a health or safety topic written at a fifth-to-sixth grade reading level

Summarize the core principles of self-determination, informed consent, and least restrictive alternative in plain language

List five rights that are commonly at risk in IDD service settings and one safeguard for each

Outline the steps for supporting an individual to file a grievance or appeal, including timelines and documentation

Map the roles of at least six interdisciplinary team members and state what each contributes to an ISP

Draft an agenda and facilitation plan for a 45-minute interdisciplinary team meeting that includes the individual and family

Write a case-management referral summary for a fictional individual that states the need, the requested service, and the rationale

Identify three common barriers to cross-agency coordination and one concrete workaround for each

Practice documenting team decisions, assigned responsibilities, and due dates in a meeting-minutes format

Design a 30-minute in-service training session on medication documentation errors, including objectives, content, and a knowledge check

Build a competency-verification checklist that distinguishes demonstration, return demonstration, and sign-off authority

Write three supervisory scenarios involving a medication error and outline the coaching response for each

Explain how to document a training record so it supports both regulatory review and individualized staff development

Identify three signs of staff burnout or performance drift and one supervisory intervention for each

Assemble a one-page quick-reference sheet for each of the 12 domains, capping each at 60 words

Complete a 60-question mixed practice set and log the domain of every missed item

Re-teach the two lowest-scoring domains by rewriting the missed concepts in your own words

Review all eight deliverables and mark any gaps or unresolved questions for follow-up

Build a final-week review schedule that allocates time in proportion to domain weighting