MDCH - Office of Recipient Rights Training Courses

Office of Recipient Rights Training Courses

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

Click this link for information on Basic Skills Training, Part I

Click this link for information on Basic Skills Training, Part II

Click this link for information on Building Blocks of Report Writing

Click this link for information on Developing Effective Training

Click this link for information on Recipient Rights Advisory and Appeals Committee Training

Click this link for information on Recipient Rights Online Training Programs

Click this link for information on Approved Group Home Training

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Click this link to download 2013 Recipient Rights Training Registration Form (PDF Format)

Click this link to download 2013 Recipient Rights Training Registration Form (Word Format)

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.

BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, Part I

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.

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. 3.0 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

2013 BASIC SKILLS, PART I

June 25, 26, 27
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
McGuire's Resort
Cadillac, MI

August 27, 28, 29
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

November 6, 7, 8
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Port Huron, MI

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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. 6.0 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.

2013 Dates and Locations

July 8, 9, 10
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
McGuire's Resort
Cadillac, MI

September 10, 11, 12
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
Sault Ste. Marie

November 25, 26 27
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Port Huron, MI

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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. 5.5 Recipient Rights CEU credits are available for this training session. Attendees must bring a copy of the Mental Health Code and Administrative Rules book given to them at Basic Skills Training.

2013 Dates and Locations:

May 21, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Four Points Sheraton
Kalamazoo, MI

September 10, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Comfort Inn and Suites
Mt. Pleasant, MI

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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. 6.0 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

2013 Dates and Locations

August 14
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bay City, MI

December 11
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lansing, MI

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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.

Dates and Locations

Recipient Rights Advisory Committee Training

June 20, 2013
Shiawassee County CMH Services

For registration call Rebecca Browne at (989) 723-0725

Recipient Rights Appeals Committee Training

June 20, 2013
Shiawassee County CMH Services

For registration call Rebecca Browne at (989) 723-0725

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Office of Recipient Right On-line Training Programs:

Click the link below to view the Recipient Rights Advisory Committee Training Video

http://tiny.cc/uf050

Click this link to view 2011 Olmstead Technical Assistance Conference