Click the link to MPHI video conferencing of Olmstead Technical Assistance Conference

  Click this link to view Civil Rights Presentation  

To view the Basic and Continuing Education Requirements for Recipient Rights Staff , select link under Related Content on right hand side of web page.  

Updates to the Basic Skills "Tabs" Resource Manual,   Click this link to view Training Updates  

REGISTRATION INFORMATION  

Click this link to download 2012 Recipient Rights Training Registration Form (PDF Format)

Click this link to download 2012 Recipient Rights Training Registration Form (Word Format)

Please note, Recipient Rights Basic Skills Training is not Substance Abuse Rights Training.  Those interested in Substance Abuse Rights Training, please call the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction Services (517) 373-4700. 

  BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, Part I  

Newly hired rights staff must attend both parts of Basic Skills Training within 90 days of hire.  Rights staff that take a new rights position, or return to a previously vacated position, and have not attended Basic Skills Training for 3 years, must retake Basic Skills Training.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The first part of the mandatory training, this course is designed to provide participants with the skills needed to carry out the requirements of the Michigan Mental Health Code.  It is required for all new rights staff and suggested for those who want to update their skills.  Recipient Rights CEU credits are available for returning rights staff.

Topics covered: 

• Introduction to Rights 
• The Structure of the Michigan Rights System 
• Rights Under the Michigan Mental Health Code 
• Content Required for Rights Training 

You must be present all 3 days.  

Dates and Locations  

2012 BASIC SKILLS, PART I   

January 10, 11, 12
Kalamazoo, MI
Holiday Inn West

March 13, 14, 15,
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Super 8-Mt. Pleasant 

April 30, May 1 & 2
Traverse City,MI

July 10, 11, 12
Bay City, MI

November 7, 8, 9
Grand Rapids, MI

BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, Part II  

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The second part of the mandatory training, this course is designed to provide participants with the skills needed to carry out the requirements of the Michigan Mental Health Code.  It is required for all new rights staff and suggested for those who want to update their skills.  Recipient Rights CEU credits are available for returning rights staff.

Topics covered:  

• The Complaint Investigation Process 
• Elements of Investigation 
• Effective Interviewing Techniques 
• Collection and Analysis of Information 
• Writing  Reports of Investigative Findings 
• Appeals Process 

You must be present all three days. 

2012 Dates and Locations  

January 24, 25, 26
Kalamazoo, MI
Holiday Inn West

March 27, 28, 29
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Super 8-Mt. Pleasant

May 22, 23, 24
Traverse City, MI

July 24, 25, 26
Bay City, MI

November 27, 28, 29
Grand Rapids, MI

BUILDING BLOCKS OF REPORT WRITING   

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A review of the basic concepts of investigative report writing.  Content covers the areas of recognizing appropriate citations, development of issue questions, and an effective conclusion.  Enrollment is limited to those who have completed Basic Skills Training at least six months prior to the date of training.  Recipient Rights CEU credits are available for returning rights staff  .  Attendees must bring a copy of the Mental Health Code and Administrative Rules book given to them at Basic Skills Training.

2012 Dates and Locations: 

February 15, 2012
Kalamazoo, MI
Holiday Inn West

May 18, 2012
Bay City, MI

August 15, 2012
Gaylord, MI

November 14, 2012
Lansing, MI

DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE TRAINING (DET)  

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Developing Effective Rights Training is a program for everyone who is involved in training staff on Recipient Rights.  This interactive training provides foundational, experiential and practical information to trainers in every setting; DCH, CMH, LPH/U and Agencies responsible for rights training. Recipient Rights CEU credits are available. Topics covered: 

- Principles of training for adult learners
- Using introductory and closing activities effectively
- Pre-existing content; avoiding reinventing the wheel
- Audience based rights training
- Practicum 

2012 Dates and Locations  

February 9
Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti Public Library

June 21

September 20

December 13


RECIPIENT RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TRAINING
RECIPIENT RIGHTS APPEALS COMMITTEE TRAINING  

Training is required for the members of your Rights and Appeals Committees.  DCH-ORR staff can help provide this training for you on an as needed basis.  You must be willing to host committee members from other agencies in your area.  Contact the Training Division at (248) 348-9961 for details. 

To download the Recipient Rights Advisory Committee Training Video please click link below:

http://tiny.cc/uf050

Dates and Locations  

Advisory Committee Training:

April 18, 2012
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Oakland
For registration of this training please register by telephone (248) 348-9961

Appeals Committee Training:

March 7, 2012
Tuscola Behavioral Health System
For registration of this training please register by telephone (248) 348-9961.

Session Registration Information   

Click here to register by email. Please give us your name, agency name, phone number, fax number, and identify the session and date you are registering for. Fax the registration form to (248) 348-9963. Or, you may register by telephone (248) 348-9961. 

• Dress for all sessions is casual. 
• Unless noted otherwise, sessions are conducted from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with the exception of Building Blocks of Report Writing. Sessions times for Building Blocks is 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
• Refreshments are provided, but lunch is on your own. 
• There is no cost to attend these sessions, but no-shows and cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will be billed $15 per day in administrative costs. 

To hear information on the status of a program, including last minute changes and weather-related cancellations, or for further questions, call 1-888-505-7007. 

Approved Group Home Training Information

For the DCH Group Home curriculum (all modules)
 http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7-124-5455_27716_27717-224979--,00.html 

For alternative, approved Group Home training modules
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,4562,7-124-5455_27716_27717-251002--,00.html