On-line Training

On-line training is a quick and convenient way for Oklahoma resource parents to earn some of the 12 credits of in-service training which are required each year.

Continuing education is important to resource parents in order to learn and grow in their work with the children and young people in their home.

In order to make it easier for resource parents to complete their annual training requirement, OKDHS has provided 12 pre-paid in-service credits at Foster Parent College for each resource parent. (One Foster Parent College "training unit" is worth two "in-service training credits".)

Most Foster Parent College courses are interactive, interesting, and only take about 45 minutes to view. (Courses that offer more credit will take more time.) Most courses are worth 2 in-service training credits. Courses that require more "training units" provide more "in-service training credit". You may select courses using up to 6 "training units" at no charge. If you choose to order more courses in a year, you can pay for those additional courses on your credit card.

After viewing the course, participants can send a certificate documenting their completion directly to their Resource Specialist via e-mail, and then print a copy of their certificate for their own records.

Before choosing their first course, resource parents will need to register for this free training opportunity.

To register, each participant must have their own e-mail address.
If a couple shares the same e-mail address, one spouse will need to set up an additional e-mail account.
Free e-mail providers can be found by searching the Internet,
but if assistance is needed, please contactsfinik@ou.edu.

If you have already registered but your e-mail address, Resource Specialist or other information has changed, please update your registration before selecting another course.

Update registration information HERE