Unit 1 - Introduction to Human Services and Meeting Special Needs
This instructor-led class is two full days in length and introduces the philosophy and role of residential services; the influence of values, attitudes, and beliefs in providing quality services; definitions of developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental illness; the role of the care giver in the Person-Centered Planning process; and documentation skills. Length of Training = 10 hours
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$200
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home where the Individual Served requires 24/7 care
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
- If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for three years. To re-certify you can choose to:
- Complete the Online Test-Out through MORC
- Complete an Instructor-Led Test Out through MORC
- Attend 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.
Training Manuals
Continuing Education
No
Unit 3 -- Nutrition and Food Service *Online Course
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. Course Length: 1.5 hours
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home where the Individual Served requires 24/7 care
- Foster Family Home
If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for three years. To re-certify you can choose to:
- Complete this Online course again through MORC
Attend Instructor-Led training at one of MORCs reciprocity partners in the tri-county area like T.T.I., Macomb County CMH, or Wayne CLS.
Training Manuals
Continuing Education
No
Unit 3 - Nutrition and Food Service for Vocational Support Staff
This online course is for Direct Support Professionals who work exclusively in a Vocational setting. The course introduces nutrition, modified diets, and information on recognizing and preventing food-borne illness. Course Length: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$20
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
A Vocational Setting
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for three years To re-certify, you can choose to:
- Complete this Online course again through MORC
Attend Instructor-Led training at one of MORCs reciprocity partners in the tri-county area like T.T.I., Macomb County CMH, or Wayne CLS.
Continuing Education
No
Unit 4 - Environmental Emergencies * Online Course
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.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home where the Individual Served requires 24/7 care
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for three years. To re-certify, you can choose to:
- Complete the Online Test-Out through MORC
- Complete an Instructor-Led Test Out through MORC
Attend 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.
Training Manuals
Continuing Education
No
Unit 5 - Health
This two-day, instructor-led course introduces the learner to the essential role of the helping professional as a part of the health care team and care plan. Students will learn how to support and respond to health issues including allergic reaction shock, communicable diseases, universal precautions, infection control, and health care documenting. Length of Training = 10 hours
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$200
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home where the Individual Served requires 24/7 care
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for three years. To re-certify, both the written test and a Performance Evaluation on the four vital signs & first aid for seizures must be completed. You can choose to:
- Complete the Online Test-Out through MORC, then schedule your Performance Evaluation at MORC within three weeks of passing the Online Test-Out
- Complete the Online Test-Out through MORC, then schedule your Performance Evaluation with your provider, if they have fulfilled the training requirement to do so, within three weeks of passing the Online Test-Out
- Complete an Instructor-Led Test Out through MORC
Attend 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.
Training Manuals
Continuing Education
No
Unit 6 - Medications
This is a three-day class: two days of instructor-led training and one day for the return Med Demonstration. The third day (Return Med Demo) will be scheduled by the instructor. This class is a general introduction to the process of transcribing, administering, and documenting medications in a community setting. Successful completion of the course re-certifies the learner for three years. Length of Training = 12 hours
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$240
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home where the Individual Served requires 24/7 care
- Foster Family Home
- If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service
**For Vocational Settings, providers are responsible for ensuring there is an adequately trained workforce to provide assistance in medication administration if medication is prescribed by a physician to be administered during program hours.
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for three years. To re-certify you can choose to:
- Complete the Online Course titled: Med Refresher Part 1: Transcription Online, then enroll in the Instructor-Led course named Medication Refresher Course - Part 2
Attend 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.
Training Manuals
Continuing Education
No
Bloodborne Pathogens * Online Course
This class introduces learners to bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions plus identification of possible risks of exposure and protection methods. This class satisfies MIOSHA requirements for Bloodborne Pathogens training.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$20
Training Requirements
This training must be updated annually and is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
- Private Home
- If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service.
**Those working in private homes, who do not participate in any personal care, are allowed to take Infectious Disease Control instead.
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for one year. To re-certify, attend Instructor-Led training at MORC or one of their reciprocity partners in the tri-county area like T.T.I. or Wayne CLS.
Continuing Education
No
CPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
This class covers the 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 (e.g.; American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council).
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
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 examines the concepts and practice of cultural diversity and multicultural awareness in organizations. This class is suitable for all levels of employees with an emphasis on awareness of cultural perspective and needs of the individuals supported, as well as strategies to provide culturally competent and culturally enhancing services.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
- Private Home
If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service.
Re-Certification Requirements
This training must be updated every three years and can be done online through MORC or Detroit-Wayne’s site called VCE. It can also be taken in an instructor-led format from one of our reciprocating partners in the tri-county area.
Continuing Education
No
Culture of Gentleness Practicum
This 3-day training is a hands-on experience in the Culture of Gentleness for all those working in helping professions including, but not limited to, first-line supervisors, managers, support coordinators, and clinical staff. This training is essential for those looking to become certified mentors or trainers in their own organizations, but is limited to 18 participants because of the intimate setting and design.
Pre-requisites
Working with People (2 day course)
Price
$375
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
Yes
Due Process (Medicaid Fair Hearing)
This online course examines methods for individuals supported and their families to appeal decisions regarding the eligibility for and delivery of services. This course satisfies Introduction & Update requirements. Course Length = 30 minutes
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
- Private Home
If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service.
Re-Certification Requirements
This training must be updated every three years and can be done online through MORC or Detroit-Wayne’s site called VCE. It can also be taken in an instructor-led format from one of our reciprocating partners in the tri-county area.
Continuing Education
No
First Aid
This class covers the basic skills of providing First Aid as determined by certifying organizations (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council).
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
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 recertify directly through a nationally certifying organization.
Continuing Education
No
Integrated Healthcare
This instructor-led class introduces the learner to the concept of Integrated Health, focusing on Healthy Hearts and Diabetes. Learners will gain a better understanding of what a healthy heart looks like, how it functions, common heart conditions, common medical interventions to diagnose and treat heart disease, why those we serve are at high risk, the risk factors, and how we can help. The section on diabetes will help the learner understand diabetes, identify risk factors , identify signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, identify various treatments for diabetes, understand diabetes' long term effects on the body, determine how to support individuals to take better care of themselves, and recognize when to encourage individuals to seek medical assistance. Length of Training = 3.5 hours
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$70
Training Requirements
Not required unless written in the Individual Plan of Service
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Leading in a Culture of Gentleness
This six (6) hour training is designed to help support organizational leaders and supervisors who desire to create Cultures of Gentleness, not only for the individuals they serve, but for the teams they manage. This training will provide you with concrete tools and structure to increase confidence and leadership skills.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$100
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Limited English Proficiency
This online course examines how to provide services and ensure meaningful participation of the individuals we support without regard to their language skills, including persons with hearing or visual disabilities. Course Length = 30 minutes
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
- Private Home
If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service.
Re-Certification Requirements
This training must be updated every three years and can be done online through MORC or Detroit-Wayne’s site called VCE. It can also be taken in an instructor-led format from one of our reciprocating partners in the tri-county area.
Continuing Education
No
Recipient Rights
Every person who receives mental health services has certain rights which are protected by the Michigan Mental Health Code. This course will help participants to support an individual’s rights as well as be able to identify various forms of rights violations such as abuse and neglect. Participants will understand reporting requirements and be able to accurately implement the requirements.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
Free
Training Requirements
This training is required for all work settings:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
- Transportation
Private Homes
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. Online updates are not accepted but you can check Macomb County's website for instructor-led training dates and times.
For Oakland County, staff must renew their training every year. As long as their training is not expired, staff can use Oakland County's online Recipient Rights Training & Test options.
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 VCE.
Continuing Education
No
Working with People: Introduction and Positive Techniques
This two-day instructor-led course teaches the basics of providing positive supports and 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 safer and more valued, how one’s trauma history can influence behavior, planning proactively to reduce stress, and the value of supporting all involved. Length of Training = 10 hours
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$200
Training Requirements
This training is required if your work setting is:
- Licensed Residential Home
- Unlicensed Home where the Individual Served requires 24/7 care
- Foster Family Home
- Vocational Setting
- Transportation
If the training is specified in the Individual’s Plan of Service
Re-Certification Requirements
This course is valid for three years. To re-certify, you can choose to:
- Complete the Online Test-Out through MORC
- Complete an Instructor-Led Test Out through MORC
Attend 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.
Training Manuals
Continuing Education
No