Who should take this course?

Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, managers, and direct care staff who want to strengthen professionalism, protect resident dignity, and ensure a positive care environment through appropriate personal appearance and hygiene.

You will learn how grooming, clothing choices, hygiene habits, and use of fragrance can either support or undermine safety, infection control, and resident trust. The course explains appearance expectations in AFC homes, respectful communication about appearance with staff, and how to align personal presentation with your organization’s policies and resident needs.

Is this a Michigan-approved Adult Foster Care CEU?

Yes. This course is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is designed to meet Michigan AFC continuing education requirements related to professionalism and resident care.

Do I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Upon successful completion of all lessons and the final assessment, you will receive a downloadable certificate you can keep in your personnel and licensing compliance records.

INDIANA INSERVICE FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOME STAFF - DC - 1014 How Can Your Personal Appearance Help or Hurt the Care Environment

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Course curriculum

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How Can Your Personal Appearance Help or Hurt the Care Environment
- Instructor Outline for Inservice DC -1014
- DC - 1014 Attendance Acknowledgement

Professionalism & First Impressions

Discover how clothing, grooming, and body language influence resident trust, family confidence, and surveyor perceptions in Michigan Adult Foster Care settings.

Hygiene & Infection Control

Understand the connection between personal hygiene, use of fragrance, hand care, and infection prevention for vulnerable AFC residents with complex medical needs.

Comfort, Dignity & Safety

Learn how footwear, jewelry, uniforms, and accessories affect resident transfers, fall risk, and your ability to deliver dignified, hands-on care without distraction or hazard.

What You’ll Gain

Clear appearance and grooming standards that support Michigan AFC licensing expectations.
Practical guidance on discussing appearance issues with staff in a respectful, non-shaming way.
Insights into how scent, cleanliness, and clothing choices impact residents with dementia, anxiety, or medical fragility.
Strategies to align your personal appearance with your role, your AFC’s policies, and resident-centered care.
A certificate of completion suitable for Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU and personnel files.

Start Learning

This Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU course from Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc. is ideal for including in orientation, ongoing in-service training, and annual staff development plans focused on professionalism and safety.