Who should take this course?

Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, managers, and direct care staff who serve obese residents and want CEU credit while strengthening safe, dignified care practices.

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how obesity affects mobility, breathing, skin integrity, and daily living; how to communicate respectfully; how to use equipment and safe-transfer techniques; and how to create person-centered routines that preserve dignity and comfort for obese residents.

Is this approved as a Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU?

Yes. This training is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is designed to help meet ongoing training requirements for licensed AFC homes.

Do I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Upon successful completion, you may download and print a certificate of completion for your Adult Foster Care personnel and compliance records.

INDIANA INSERVICE FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOME STAFF - DC - 1021 Effective, Dignified Services for the Obese Resident

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Course curriculum

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DC - 1021 Effective, Dignified Services for the Obese Resident
- Instructor Outline for Inservice DC - 1021
- DC - 1021 Attendance Acknowledgement

Dignity & Respect in Daily Care

Explore how language, tone, and body language affect resident self-esteem. Learn ways to avoid shaming, stereotyping, and bias while providing hands-on personal care.

Mobility, Transfers & Safety

Review safe-transfer concepts, positioning, fall risk reduction, and use of lifts and other equipment when supporting residents with significant weight and limited mobility.

Health Risks & Skin Integrity

Understand how obesity impacts breathing, circulation, skin integrity, and comfort. Learn monitoring practices and when to communicate concerns to nursing or medical providers.

What You’ll Gain

Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU credit for staff training records
Strategies for delivering dignified, person-centered care to obese residents
Improved understanding of mobility, transfer, and safety concerns
Guidance on communication, documentation, and teamwork with nursing and providers
A downloadable certificate of completion for compliance and personnel files

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This course supports Michigan AFC providers who want to elevate care for obese residents, reduce risk, and ensure every person is treated with dignity, privacy, and respect.