Culture of Gentleness Training Initiative
If interested you are interested in the Culture of Gentleness Training please contact Kym Juntti @ Kym.juntti@morcinc.org or (248)-238-4580.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
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Continuing Education
No
Bloodborne Pathogens
This course meets requirements for learners who need either Infectious Disease Control or Bloodborne Pathogens. This course introduces learners to common communicable diseases including identification of possible risks of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Outcomes include the chain of Infection, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, disinfection procedures, exposure control plans and vaccinations available to help protect workers. Content satisfies OSHA and MIOSHA requirements.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
This training must be updated annually and is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Foster Family Home
- Where the individual supported needs 24/7 care
- If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service.
**Working in a family home? If you do not provide personal care for the individual(s) you support, please consider taking Infectious Disease Control Online.
Length of Course = 1 hours
Re-Certification Requirements
This online course is valid for one year.
Continuing Education
No
Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD)
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a condition that affects millions of people living in the U.S. today. Individuals with physical and mental disabilities experience substance abuse at a higher rate. Guiding and mentoring the individuals we support to healthy connections with family, friends, and the community is one of the best tools to overcoming an SUD. Learners will be provided with valuable information regarding risk factors, signs and symptoms, commonly abused substances, and screening and treatment for SUD to effectively encourage and support those with Substance Use Disorder to live a healthy lifestyle. View a short demo below. [video width="1440" height="1080" mp4="https://www.morcinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Substance-Use-Disorder-DEMO.mp4"][/video]
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$35.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Suicide Risk Assessment & Intervention
This course will enhance your skills to ask direct questions, demonstrate and verbalize safe responses to a suicide crisis situation, and know resources within the community for suicide prevention. After taking this MORC Training course the learner can now recognize the serious risk potential when individuals verbalize suicidal threats. Learners are also provided with an extensive list of resources on how to react to and support individuals expressing suicidal ideation.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$35.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
The Golden Thread: Clinical Documentation Improvement
The Golden Thread is the consistent presentation of relevant clinical information throughout all documentation for an individual receiving services. This course is designed to improve your clinical documentation from the intake assessment through discharge. The Golden Thread links all assessments, IPOS developments, progress notes, and periodic reviews. The concepts of Medical Necessity, and Medicaid Waste, and Abuse are included.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
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Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Medication Refresher
This option is available for those who have successfully completed our Medications Training. This course includes online reading, online coursework, and passing a 25-question competency assessment with at least 80%. This is to be taken as a refresher course; the Transcription test and Return Med Demo are not included but the information pertaining to these topics are reviewed. This online curriculum refreshes the learner skills in the process of transcribing, administering, and documenting medications. Safety and clinical best practice is emphasized throughout.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Medications
Medication has a significant impact on a person’s overall state of health, behavior, and their ability to prevent, combat, or control disease. The course reviews the effects of medication, proper monitoring of those effects and how they impact overall health. Instruction focuses on the information you need to safely and accurately perform the critical steps of administering medication to an individual, including transcription and documenting medications. The option to have your team member receive a virtual skill assessment is available and noted on the pricing guide. View a short demo below. [video width="1440" height="1080" mp4="https://www.morcinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Medications-DEMO.mp4"][/video]
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$100.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Choking: Reducing The Risk
This comprehensive course is for Direct Support Professionals, clinical staff, administration, and support coordinators who want to know more about food textures, food consistency, and choking hazards related to modified diets. Detailed information is included on causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of dysphasia (chewing/swallowing difficulty) which includes comprehensive video examples of tools and steps needed to prepare for and execute all modified food textures or consistencies per physician's orders.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$35.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
First Aid and CPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Part 1
First Aid and CPR is now a blended Online Training Course which covers the basic skills of providing First Aid as determined by certifying organizations and basics skills for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, including checking a conscious or unconscious victim, conscious choking, CPR (30 – 2) and unconscious airway obstruction as determined by certifying organizations. Course content by American Safety & Health Institute.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
This training is required for all work settings.
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for one to two years, depending on the nationally certifying organization. To re-certify, attend a blended or Instructor-Led training at MORC or one of their reciprocity partners in the tri-county area like T.T.I., Macomb County CMH, or Wayne CLS.
Learners can also re-certify directly through a nationally certifying organization.
Continuing Education
No
Cultural Competency
This online course on Cultural Competency examines the concepts and practice of cultural diversity and multicultural awareness in organizations. This course is suitable for all levels of employees with an emphasis on awareness of cultural perspective and needs of the individuals supported plus strategies to provide culturally competent and culturally enhancing services. As a result of this course, learners will come to understand that developing cultural competence is a skill that results in an ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures, thereby improving the quality of service for all.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Documentation Basics for Direct Support Professionals
This online, interactive course leads learners through seven modules relating to best practices of documentation. Topics include understanding Medicaid Streams of funding and documentation basics. Additionally, the learner will be able to accurately complete an Incident Report, Healthcare Chronological Appointment Information Record, Community Living Support Log, and common data sheets. After the initial certification, this course can be used as a refresher or supplemental training by Direct Support Professionals and Managers.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Due Process / Medicaid Fair Hearing / Grievances & Appeals
This online course examines methods for individuals supported and their families to file a grievance or appeal regarding eligibility, delivery of services and adverse benefit determinations. It will provide the learner with clear and detailed information along with interactive review questions so they may better understand the rights of individuals receiving services. As a result of this course, The learner will become more knowledgeable and a stronger advocate for those they support.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Environmental Emergencies
This online training course will help you understand your responsibilities in maintaining a safe environment for yourself and the individuals you support. Learn the causes, preparation, and responses to possible emergencies due to fire, weather, driving, poisoning, and power/water outages. Good practices lead to good emergency responses. The ability to teach, demonstrate, and practice these vital skills with those we support will increase confidence and skill and help all involved to stay healthy and safe.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
First Aid and CPR – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Part 2
This blended course is Instructor Led. Your skill check will cover the use of an epi-pen, scene assessment, and bandaging, donning and doffing gloves, CPR skills of compression, two (2) pretend breaths, and use of an AED. Choking assistance technique reviewed. Course content by American Safety & Health Institute.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Health
Direct Support Professionals have an essential role as a part of the health care team and care plan. Using awareness of the Individual’s Plan of Service, students will learn how to support and respond to health issues including allergic reaction shock, communicable diseases, universal precautions, and infection control. Additionally, measuring and record documenting temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and the first aid procedure for tonic-clonic seizures will be addressed.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$105.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Infectious Disease Control for Employer of Record (EOR) and Respite Workers
This online course is designed for those working in family homes where the individual supported requires minimal personal care. Infectious Disease Control introduces learners to Universal Precautions, Bloodborne Pathogens, identification of possible risks of exposure, and protection methods. This course is cannot be taken in place Bloodborne Pathogens for direct care givers working in licensed settings.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Intro to Human Services and Meeting Special Needs
This online course introduces learners to the history of human services and provides a review of current trends and best practices. Learners will understand their central role in providing supports in a variety of settings and the influence of values, attitudes, and beliefs in providing quality services. Learners will be introduced to individuals with common developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental illnesses through stories and examples. The Principles of Trauma Informed Care and how to be a supportive element in the Person Centered Planning and Self-determination process is highlighted. View a short demo below. [video width="1440" height="1080" mp4="https://www.morcinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Introduction-to-Human-Services-DEMO.mp4"][/video]
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$90.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Limited English Proficiency
The intent of this course is to set and implement all of our access standards, conduct all of our programs, and perform all of our services in a manner that recognizes the language limitations of those we support. This course will instruct learners on how to identify who qualifies as an individual with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and how to fulfill their legal responsibilities to assist individuals with LEP. Important laws enacted to protect civil rights and Americans with Disabilities will be reviewed to enable the learner to properly engage in best practices to support those with LEP.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Nutrition and Food Safety
This online course introduces nutrition, modified diets, food safety, and food service. Special focus on shopping, food storage, food preparation, and menu skills are included along with information on recognizing and preventing food-borne illness. As a result of this highly interactive training, learners will obtain confidence and skill to engage in best practices all the way from shopping at the grocery store, to preparing and serving meals. Introductory information provided on identifying signs and symptoms, along with evaluation and treatment of chewing & swallowing disorder will strengthen the learner’s ability to maintain the health & safety of the individuals served.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Recipient Rights
Every person who receives mental health services has certain rights which are protected by the Michigan Mental Health Code. All caregivers, clinicians, and administrators must take and update this course based on the rules established by the funding CMH source. Here are some helpful sites, search "recipient rights training" Oakland County: www.occmha.org Macomb County: https://training.mccmh.net Wayne County: www.dwctraining.com
Pre-requisites
None
Price
Free
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Recipient Rights renewals are determined by the county of fiscal responsibility for the individual served.
For Macomb County, staff must renew their training every two years. Check Macomb County's website for instructor-led training dates and times. Online updates are not accepted.
For Oakland County, staff must renew their training every year. Check the OCHN website for online training and testing options. Will accept online training as long as your previous training is not expired.
For Wayne County, staff must renew their training every year. As long as their training is not expired, staff can use Detroit-Wayne's online Recipient Rights Training option through Detroit-Wayne Connect.
Continuing Education
No
Working with People:
This Introduction to a Culture of Gentleness will provide the basics of providing positive supports through the important role of the helping professional. Foundational principles of developing and strengthening supportive relationships as a strategy to reduce challenges and build a foundation for growth and healing are explored. Emphasis is placed on elements that lead to others feeling safe and more valued, how one’s trauma history can influence behavior, planning proactively to reduce stress, and the value of supporting all involved. View a short demo below. [video width="1440" height="1080" mp4="https://www.morcinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WWP-DEMO.mp4"][/video]
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$105.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No