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BASIC SKILLS TRAINING
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.

BASIC SKILLS TRAINING: Part I

BASIC SKILLS TRAINING: Part II

RIGHTS COMMMITTEE/APPEALS COMMITTEE TRAINING 
Meeting dates and locations will be posted below,
under  Building Block Meeting Information.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

BASIC SKILLS TRAINING , Part I

The first part of the training course is required for all new rights staff and suggested for those who want to update.  This course is designed to provide participants with the skills needed to carry out the requirements of the Michigan Mental Health Code.  Topics covered:

• Introduction to Rights
• The Structure of the Michigan Rights System
• Rights Under the Michigan Mental Health Code
• Effective Rights Training

You must be present all 3 days .

2010 Training Dates and Locations

Basic Skills, Part 1

January 12, 13, 14
Waterford, MI

March 24, 25, 26
Grand Haven
Tentative

May 26, 27, 28
Petosky

July 27, 28, 29
Kalamazoo

November 2, 3, 4
Saginaw


BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, Part II

A continuation of the first part of the program followed by an in-depth look at the skills necessary to perform a thorough investigation.  Topics covered: 

• The Complaint Investigation Process
• Elements of Investigation
• Effective Interviewing Techniques
• Collection and Analysis of Information
• Writing ORR reports
• Appeals Process

You must be present all three days.

Dates and Locations 

Basic Skills, Part 2

February 2, 3, 4
Waterford, MI

April 7, 8, 9
Grand Haven
Tentative

June 8, 9, 10
Petoskey

August 10, 11, 12
Kalamazoo

November 16, 17, 18
Saginaw

Building Blocks of Report Writing

November, 2009
Pathways

Date:  To be announced
Location:

Date:  To be announced 
Location:

RIGHTS COMMITTEE/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.

Rights Committee/Appeals Committee Training:

Location and Dates:

November 13, 2009
Pathways-Marquette

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.

Click here for Training Registration Form (Acrobat PDF File)

• Dress for all sessions is casual.
• Unless noted otherwise, sessions are conducted from 8:30 AM - 4:30 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.

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