Who should take this course?

This course is designed for Michigan Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, and direct care leaders, as well as residential care and assisted living operators considering launching or partnering with substance abuse programs.

You will explore why high-quality substance abuse programs are needed, common barriers to treatment, generational and type-specific issues, essential program components for alcohol and other substance abuse, inpatient and outpatient care models, business and insurance considerations, and how feasibility studies guide sound decisions.

Is this a Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU course?

Yes. This course is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.’s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and is designed to support your ongoing administrator and staff training requirements. Always verify your specific hour needs with your licensing consultant.

Do I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, you can download and print a certificate of completion for your CEU and personnel records.

Course 1500 - Dynamics of the Business of Substance Abuse

The Need & Barriers to Treatment

Review why quality substance abuse programs are urgently needed in communities, especially for those served in Adult Foster Care and residential care, and identify common barriers that keep people from entering treatment.

Generational & Program Design Factors

Explore how age, culture, and type of substance abuse influence program design, including key components for alcohol abuse and other substance use disorders.

Logistics, Insurance & Feasibility

Understand the necessity of both inpatient and outpatient approaches, the business and insurance requirements, and how feasibility studies help you decide if and how to move forward.

What You’ll Gain

CEU-friendly training for Michigan Adult Foster Care and residential care leaders
Insight into the need for quality substance abuse programs and barriers to access
Clarity on key program components, service models, and operational logistics
Understanding of insurance expectations and feasibility study essentials
A certificate of completion to document your continuing education

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This course supports informed decision-making for Michigan Adult Foster Care owners and administrators who may consider offering, partnering with, or referring to substance abuse treatment programs.

Special Course 1500 - Important Factors Related to Developing Substance Abuse Programs

Course curriculum

Chapter 1 - The Need...

Chapter 2 - The Generational and Types of Abuse Side

Chapter 3 - The Logistical End...

Important Factors Related to Developing Substance Abuse Programs

The Need & Barriers to Treatment

Generational & Program Design Factors

Logistics, Insurance & Feasibility

What You’ll Gain