CERTIFIED FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM

To comply with certification Rule 330.1806(2)(3)(4) direct care staff providing resident care must be trained using either the approved curriculum, " Providing Residential Services in Community Settings:  A Training Guide" or an approved alternative curriculum.  Please see the following links to the individual modules contained in Providing Residential Services in Community Settings:

A. Introduction/Your Role as Direct Care Staff
    Introduction_to_Community_Residential_Services_-_Your_Roles_as_Direct_Care_Staff

B. Recipient Rights Module (Revised 7/09)
    ORR__Group_Home_Training_Curriculum_7-9-09

C. Working with People:  Introduction to Human Needs, Values, Guiding Principals, and Effective Teaching Strategies
    Working_with_People_Introduction_to_Human_needs_Values_Guiding_Principles

D. Basic Health and Medications
    Basic_Health_and_Medications

E. Nutrition and Food Service
    Nutrition_and_Food_Service

F. Environmental Emergencies:  Preventing, Preparing, and Responding
   Environmental_Emergencies_Preventing_Preparing_and_Responding

G. Working with People: Positive Techniques to Address Challenging Behavior
   Working_with_People_Positive_Techniques_to_Address_Challenging_Behavior

H. Advanced Health and Medications
   Advanced_Health_and_Medications

I. Appendix I - Responding to Life Threatening Situations: CPR and First Aid Requirements
   Responding_to_Life_Threatening_Situations_CPR_and_First_Aid_Requirements

For other curricula that have been approved for statewide use please see Direct Care Staff Training for Certified Facilities Alternative Curricula. Please contact your potential adult foster care employer or your local community mental health agency to inquire about direct care staff training locations.  Contact Erika Ferrell, Division of Adult Foster Care and Home for the Aged Licensing at  ferrelle@michigan.gov  for general questions regarding direct care staff training.