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
$30
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
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
30.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
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. Course content by American Safety & Health Institute. Length of Course = 3 Hours Coursework valid for: Two (2) years
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. Class Length = 1 Hour 20 Minutes Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
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. Prerequisite: Working With People (Two-day course) Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
Working with People (2 day course) 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 can lead to others feeling safer and more valued, how one’s trauma history can influence behavior, planning proactively to reduce stress and challenges, and the value of supporting all involved. Participants will learn 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.
Price
$375
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
Yes
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
$30
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
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. Course Length = 30 Minutes Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
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
$30
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
First Aid
This class covers the basic skills of providing First Aid as determined by certifying organizations. Course content by American Safety & Health Institute. Length of Course = 3 Hours Coursework valid for: Two (2) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
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. You will be required to pass a written exam in addition to the Vital Signs and First Aid for Seizures Performance Evaluation. Length of Training = 10 hours Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$195
Training Requirements
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
- Attend the 2-day Instructor-led course 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
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
30.00
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Integrated Healthcare: Diabetes Management
This online course introduces the learner to the Integrated Health focusing on Diabetes Management. Learners will gain a better understanding of diabetes including how to 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 = 1 Hour
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Integrated Healthcare: Healthy Hearts
This online course introduces the learner to the Integrated Health focusing on Healthy Hearts. 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. Length of Training = 1 Hour
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Intro to Human Services and Meeting Special Needs
This one-day instructor-led course introduces learners to the history of human services and provides a review of current trends and best practices. Learners 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 define common developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental illnesses, review principles of Trauma Informed Care, and how to be a supportive element in the Person Centered Planning and Self-determination process. **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
$100
Training Requirements
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 Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$30
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Continuing Education
No
Medications
This instructor-led class is a general introduction to the process of transcribing, administering, and documenting medications in a community setting. Medications 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. Length of Training = 12 hours Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$250
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Training Manuals
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
$30
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 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 Coursework valid for: Three (3) years
Pre-requisites
None
Price
$195
Training Requirements
Re-Certification Requirements
Training Manuals
Continuing Education
No