Who should take this course?

Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, managers, and direct care staff who support residents with mental illness and want to strengthen their person-centered care approach while earning CEUs.

You will learn how common mental illness diagnoses influence thinking and behavior, why an accurate diagnosis matters for person-centered care, how to adjust communication and daily supports based on the diagnosis, and how to recognize when to seek clinical help or report significant changes.

Is this a Michigan-approved CEU?

Yes. This training is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is designed to meet ongoing staff training and in-service requirements.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Upon successful completion, you can download and print a certificate to place in your personnel and licensing compliance files.

INDIANA INSERVICE FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOME STAFF - DC – 1009 Mental Illness: How Knowing the Diagnosis Can Help You Be More Person Centered?

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Course curriculum

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DC – 1009 Mental Illness: How Knowing the Diagnosis Can Help You Be More Person Centered?
- Instructor Outline for Inservice DC -1009
- DC - 1009 Attendance Acknowledgement

Understand Key Diagnoses

Review common mental illness diagnoses seen in Adult Foster Care — such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders — and how symptoms may appear in everyday residential life.

Person-Centered Responses

Connect diagnosis information to real-world strategies: how to tailor communication, structure routines, and support choices so residents feel respected, heard, and safer in your care environment.

When to Escalate Concerns

Learn what changes in mood or behavior require documentation, reporting, and clinical follow-up — and how your observations support nurses, prescribers, and mental health professionals.

What You’ll Gain

1 CEU approved as part of Michigan AFC continuing education
Clear understanding of how mental illness diagnoses influence behavior and care needs
Practical person-centered strategies for daily interactions and support planning
Greater confidence documenting concerns and partnering with clinical professionals
Downloadable certificate of completion for personnel and licensing records

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This course helps Michigan Adult Foster Care homes maintain compliance while elevating the dignity and stability of residents living with mental illness.