This course is Direct Care Worker Training. It covers information and skills that direct care workers must be proficient in who work in the Michigan Adult Foster Care System. For specialized homes, before purchasing note that a CMH may require you take certain training through them or their designated provider. Check with them and/or your Compliance Tool. This product allows an AFC employer to train up to 20 people for 1 year.
Lesson 2-H: Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving: Defined and Advantages
Lesson 2-I: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 3: Expectations, Stereotypes and Integration
Lesson 3-A: The Power of Your Mind and Thinking Patterns...
Lesson 3-B: What is Mental Health?
Lesson 3-C: The Mentally Healthy
Lesson 3-D-1: Defining Mental Health Services Including Defining a Recipient
Lesson 3-D-2: Defining Mental Health Services - Specific Conditions
Lesson 3-E: Documentation
Lesson 3-F: Providing a Climate for Growth
Lesson 3-G: Ethics of Touch
Lesson 3-H: How Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Can Be Applied
Lesson 3-I: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 4: Resident Protection: Abuse and Neglect and Abuse Reporting
Content Description
Lesson 4-A: Recognizing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Lesson 4-B: Types & Definitions of Abuse
Lesson 4-C: Prohibited Practices in the Adult Foster Care Environment
Lesson 4-D: Mandatory Reporting w Review of Public Act 519 or 1982
Lesson 4-E: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 5: Disease Prevention: Infection Control - Blood Borne Pathogens
Lesson 5-A: Definition, Including What is a Pathogen?
Lesson 5-B: The Purpose of Infection Control Training
Lesson 5-C: Infection Control in Hospitals
Lesson 5-D: Threat of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Lesson 5-E: Problems of Antibiotic Resistance
Lesson 5-F: Bioterrorism
Lesson 5-G: Pathogen Descriptions
Lesson 5-H: Key Terms
Lesson 5-I: Reminder and COVID-19 Update (2020)
Lesson 5-J: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 6: Documentation Skills: + Integrity and Reporting Requirements in Adult Foster Care
Chapter 6 Content Description
Lesson 6-A: Documentation Fundamentals: Accuracy and Completeness
Lesson 6-B: Integrity of Documentation
Lesson 6-C: Maintaining Documentation Integrity
Lesson 6-D: Professional Documentation Practices
Lesson 6-E: Complete Rule Review for In-Home Reporting — Michigan
Lesson 6-F: Documentation Practice and Writing Skills Workshop
Lesson 6-G: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 7: Recipient/Resident Rights Training
Chapter 7 Content Description
Lesson 7-A: The Legal Basis of Rights
Lesson 7-B: Fundamental Rights That Guide Direct Care Services
Lesson 7-C: Protected Rights Under the Michigan Mental Health Code
Lesson 7-D: Confidentiality and Protecting Resident Information
Lesson 7-E: Authorized Disclosure and Informed Consent
Lesson 7-F: Recognizing Abuse, Neglect, and Rights Violations
Lesson 7-G: Office of Recipient Rights and the Investigation Process
Lesson 7-H: Rights and Responsibilities
Lesson 7-I: Critical Incident and Rights Violation Reporting Workshop
Lesson 7-J: Chapter Summary
Lesson 7-K: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 8: Environmental Emergencies: Preventing, Preparing and Responding: Managing: Fire Safety, Extreme Weather, Utility Outage, Gas Leaks and Explosions
Lesson 8-A: 3 Key Elements
Lesson 8-B: Be Prepared for Emergencies
Lesson 8-C: Your Role as a Teacher
Lesson 8-D: Severe Weather
Lesson 8-E: Safe Driving Techniques
Lesson 8-F: Emergencies in the Home
Lesson 8-G: Fire Safety and Training
Lesson 8-H: Preparing for Fire Emergencies
Lesson 8-I: Resources for Emergency Preparation
Lesson 8-J: Community Safety - A Broader Understanding
Lesson 8-K: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 9: Cultural Competence and Appreciating Diversity
Lesson 9 Content Description
Lesson 9-A: Understanding Culture, Diversity, and Person-Centered Care
Lesson 9-B: Helpful Items to Help You Get Along With & Appreciate the Differences in Others
Lesson 9-C: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 10: Supporting and Restoring a Person's Dignity
Content Description
Lesson 10-A: Supporting Emotional Wellbeing and Dignity During Care: A Special Section Written by our Publication Editor
Lesson 10-B: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
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Chapter 11: Sanitary Kitchen Management that Prevents Disease
Lesson 11-A: Introduction to Kitchen Cleanliness
Lesson 11-B: Basic Steps to a Clean and Sanitary Kitchen and Food Handling Rules
Lesson 11-C: Instructions for Using Chlorine Bleach
Lesson 11-D: How To Intensely Clean a Kitchen
Lesson 11-E: Sanitary Kitchen Tips for the Home Cook
Lesson 11-F: Chapter Review - A Look at What We Have Discussed
Lesson 30-K: Determining When to Call Emergency Medical Services
Lesson 30-L: Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Lesson 30-M: Protecting Participants During Emergencies
Lesson 30-N: Choking Emergencies
Lesson 30-O: Heart Attack Recognition and Response
Lesson 30-P: Stroke Recognition and Response
Lesson 30-Q: Seizure Recognition and Care
Lesson 30-R: Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
Lesson 30-S: Sudden Illnesses
Lesson 30-T: Severe Bleeding and Wound Care
Lesson 30-U: Burns
Lesson 30-V: Bruises, Cuts, and Scrapes
Lesson 30-W: Fractures and Joint Injuries
Lesson 30-X: Head Injuries
Lesson 30-Y: Nosebleeds
Lesson 30-Z: Heat-Related Emergencies
Lesson 30-AA: Cold-Related Emergencies
Lesson 30-BB: Poisoning Emergencies
Lesson 30-CC: Bites and Stings
Lesson 30-DD: Electrical Emergencies
Lesson 30-EE: Review
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Chapter 31: Limited English Proficiency
Content Description
Learning Objectives...
Lesson 31-A: What Is Limited English Proficiency and Why Does It Matter?
Lesson 31-B: Identifying Communication Barriers and Selecting Accommodations
Lesson 31-C: Accessing, Documenting, and Learning from Real Outcomes
Lesson 31-D: Chapter Review
Direct Care Worker Training — Michigan Adult Foster Care | Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.
Michigan AFC • Certification & Compliance Training
Direct Care Worker — Michigan Adult Foster Care
The essential course for Michigan Direct Care Workers — covering care delivery, ethics, documentation, and safety.
Equip your staff with the confidence, compliance knowledge, and compassion required for outstanding resident care.