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.
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None
Price
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Continuing Education
No
Bloodborne Pathogens
This class introduces learners to bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions plus identification of possible risks of exposure and protection methods. This class satisfies OSHA and MIOSHA requirements for those working in licensed homes or where the individual supported needs care 24 hours a day. Course Length = 1 Hour Coursework valid for: One (1) year
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
Medications - Part 2 Transcriptions and Demo
Transcription Test, Module 1, Independent Study This 2 hour class is designed for you to independently create a Medication Record thoroughly and precisely to administer medications using the instructions and materials in this packet. THIS IS NOT AN INSTRUCTOR - LED CLASS, THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT TESTING MODULE. Within this 2 hours you have the opportunity to independently create and transcribe a Medication Record in preparation for your scheduled return demonstration and submit it to MORC Training Department for review and correction by a Registered Nurse. Once it has been approved by the Registered Nurse you can register for the Return Medication Demonstration Test, Module 2. Return Medication Demonstration Testing Needs: This is the last of the three test process. You will be doing a return demonstration to show your skills in passing three medications correctly using the 5 Rights/3 Checks, aseptic technique and clinical best practice. This will be done via remote access through your provider and MORC. The testing associated with your safe delivery of Medication will include a remote experience using Zoom technology and a MORC Nurse Trainer.
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$100.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
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. Class Length = 30 minutes
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$35.00
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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, respond in accordance to agency protocols for intervention, 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. This course is Closed Captioned. Course Length = 40 minutes
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$35.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Choking: Reducing The Risk
This comprehensive course is for direct care professionals, clinical staff, administration, and supports coordinators who want to know more about food textures, food consistency, and choking hazards related to modified diets. Learners can take the whole course to review all modified diets, or use the menu to select a specific modified diet to view. Course Length = 1 Hour 10 minutes Coursework valid for: take as needed
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. Length of Course = 3 Hours Training is Good for Two (2) years after Part 1 and Part 2 are completed.
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 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. Class Length = 1 Hour 20 Minutes Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Documentation Basics for Direct Support Professionals
This online, interactive course will take learners through the following seven modules related to documentation as part of the Entry-Level Caregiver training: Medicaid Streams of Funding; Documentation Basics; Incident Reports; the Healthcare Chronological; Appointment Information Records; Data Sheets; and Community Living Support Logs. This training should be utilized it is entirety when meeting the training compliance for documentation and certification. After the initial certification this course can also be utilized by Direct Support Professionals or Managers as supplemental training as needed.
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 appeal decisions regarding the eligibility for and delivery of services. Course Length = 30 Minutes Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
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. Course Length: 1 hour Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
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. Length of Course = 1.5 Hours Training is Good for Two (2) years. Must complete Part 1 prior to taking Part 2.
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. In Part 1 of this course, students will learn how to support and respond to health issues including allergic reaction shock, communicable diseases, universal precautions, and infection control. Part 2 places a performance emphasis on measuring temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and the first aid procedure for tonic-clonic seizures. For more about documentation and the health record, please see our online course called Documentation Basics for Direct Support Professionals. Length of Training = 6 hours Training is Good for Three (3) years
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. Class Length: 1 hour Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Intro to Human Services and Meeting Special Needs
This introductory course guides learners through the history of human services and provides a review of current trends and best practices. Focus on the learner’s central role in providing supports in a variety of settings and the influence of values, attitudes, and beliefs in providing quality services. Understanding individuals with common developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental illnesses diagnosis. Principles of Trauma Informed Care and how to be a supportive element in the Person Centered Planning and Self-determination process are covered. Training Time = 4 hours Training is good for three (3) years. **Documentation is no longer included in this instructor-led course after October 1, 2019. Look for the online course titled "Documentation Basics for Direct Support Professionals"
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$90.00
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 Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$40.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Medications - Part 1
Medication has a significant impact on a person’s overall state of health, behavior, and their ability to prevent, combat, or control disease. We’re focused on the information you need to safely and accurately perform the critical tasks of administering medication to an individual. Length of Training = 8 hours Training is Good for Three (3) years after completion of Part 1 and Part2
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$125.00
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. Course Length = 1 Hour 15 minutes Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
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: Introduction and Positive Techniques
This course teaches the basics of providing positive supports and the important role of the helping professional. It provides foundational principles of developing and strengthening supportive relationships as a strategy to reduce challenges and build a foundation for growth and healing. Emphasis on elements that can lead to others feeling safer and more valued, how one’s trauma history can influence behavior, planning proactively to reduce stress and challenges, the value of supporting all involved, key strategies and coping strategies for addressing challenging behavior, and effective ways to maintain a caring and supportive approach in the face of these challenges. Training Time = 7 hours This Training is Good for Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$105.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No