Who should take this course?

Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, and direct care staff who assist residents using wheelchairs or other wheeled mobility devices and who need Michigan AFC CEUs for ongoing training compliance.

You will learn how to approach and move residents in wheelchairs safely, position and secure wheelchairs correctly, use brakes and footrests appropriately, reduce fall and injury risk, and communicate in ways that are responsive and sensitive to resident fears, pain, and dignity.

Is this a Michigan-approved CEU?

Yes. This course is part of the Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog from Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc. and is designed to meet ongoing adult foster care staff training requirements.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a downloadable certificate you can place in personnel files and use as proof of Michigan AFC continuing education.

INDIANA INSERVICE FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOME STAFF - DC – 1008 Wheelchair Safety that is Responsive and Sensitive

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Course curriculum

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DC – 1008 Wheelchair Safety that is Responsive and Sensitive
- Instructor Outline for Inservice DC - 1008
- DC - 1008 Attendance Acknowledgement

Safe Approaches & Movements

Review how to approach a resident in a wheelchair, lock and unlock brakes, adjust footrests, and navigate tight spaces so movement is secure, predictable, and free from avoidable jolts or falls.

Positioning & Pressure Prevention

Learn how posture, cushions, and positioning affect circulation, skin integrity, and comfort — and what direct care staff should watch for to prevent pressure injuries and pain.

Responsive & Sensitive Interaction

Explore ways to communicate, ask permission, explain each move, and respond to fear or behavioral challenges so residents feel respected, involved, and emotionally safe during mobility assistance.

What You’ll Gain

1 CEU approved for Michigan Adult Foster Care continuing education requirements
Practical techniques for safe wheelchair movement, positioning, and fall prevention
A more responsive, sensitive approach to residents who depend on wheeled mobility
Improved documentation and communication around wheelchair-related incidents and risks
Confidence that your daily practices better support dignity, comfort, and safety

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This Michigan AFC CEU course helps every member of the care team — from new direct care staff to seasoned managers — create a safer, more respectful environment for residents using wheelchairs.