Who should take this course?

Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, and direct care staff who assist residents with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, mobility, and continence care and who need Michigan-approved CEU credit focused on safety and dignity.

What will I learn in this personal care course?

You will learn how to provide personal care tasks such as bathing, toileting, incontinence care, dressing, grooming, and transfers in ways that protect resident dignity, maintain privacy, reduce fall and injury risk, support infection control, and reflect person-centered values in Michigan Adult Foster Care environments.

Does this course count toward Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU requirements?

Yes. This training is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.'s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is designed to support ongoing staff training requirements for licensed providers.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and any required quiz components, you will receive a downloadable certificate you can retain in your Adult Foster Care personnel and compliance records.

INDIANA INSERVICE FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOME STAFF - DC – 1007 Rendering all Personal Care Safely and With Dignity

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Course curriculum

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DC – 1007 Rendering all Personal Care Safely and With Dignity
- Instructor Outline for Inservice DC - 1007
- DC - 1007 Attendance Acknowledgement

Bathing, Toileting & Incontinence Care

Review best practices for assisting with showers, bed baths, toileting, and continence care while protecting skin integrity, privacy, and emotional comfort for each resident.

Dressing, Grooming & Dignity

Explore how clothing choices, grooming routines, and respect for personal preferences reinforce identity, self-esteem, and cultural values in Adult Foster Care homes.

Safety, Transfers & Infection Control

Learn safe body mechanics, transfer assistance, fall prevention, and infection control measures that keep both residents and staff safer during hands-on personal care.

What You’ll Gain

Clear understanding of how dignity and privacy must guide all personal care tasks.
Practical techniques for safe bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
Stronger person-centered communication skills when assisting with sensitive care needs.
Improved awareness of infection control, safety, and documentation in Michigan AFC settings.
A certificate of completion suitable for Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU and personnel files.

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This training helps Michigan Adult Foster Care providers align daily personal care practices with regulatory expectations, person-centered principles, and the respect every resident deserves.