Recipient Rights Annual I

This training meets the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) annual certification requirement. This training is required every year for members of the D-WCCMHA workforce.

Medicaid Fair Hearings, Local Appeals & Grievances

This training meets the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) annual certification requirement. The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 1.0 CEC hours. This training is required every two years for members of the D-WCCMHA workforce.

Person Centered Planning with Children, Adults & Families

This course provides instruction on the core principles of person centered planning, and facilitating pre-planning and person centered planning meetings. Review points include: (1) person centered planning is defined as a right by the MI Mental Health Code and focuses on the abilities, choices, and preferences of the person supported; (2) engagement in community life is a core value of person centered planning; (3) family, friends, and support people can help to actualize personal visions, dreams, and aspirations; (4) health and safety issues must be factored into the person centered planning process; (5) the pre-planning meeting is conducted prior to the person centered planning meeting to effectively plan for the meeting.; (6) the facilitator leads a discussion to identify the person's hopes and dreams, goals, strategies, and potential barriers; and (7) it is important to evaluate the meeting with the participants.

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 1.0 hour of CE credit. This training also satisfies the annual MDCH requirement for one hour of training on Person Centered Planning with Children, Adults & Families.

HIPAA Basics

This training provides a basic introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules.  Your employer can and should have policies and procedures that are tailored to its particular functions. You should additionally familiarize yourself with those mandates that are exclusive to your institution.

This training meets the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency biennial certification requirement.  It must be renewed every other calendar year.  It will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete this module including a brief quiz at the end.  There are no social work or counseling CEC offered with this module.

You may select the HIPAA course, which best suits your needs and job duties.  You must complete at least one of the three HIPAA courses every other calendar year.

HIPAA Intermediate

This training provides an intermediate-level look at the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules.  This training meets the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency biennial certification requirement. It will take approximately 60 minutes to complete this module including a quiz at the end.  1.0 CEC hour is awarded to licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors for the successful completion of this online course.
You may select the online HIPAA course, which best suits your needs and job duties.  You must complete at least one of the three HIPAA courses offered on the VCE website every other calendar year.  Your employer can and should have policies and procedures that are tailored to its particular functions. You should additionally familiarize yourself with those mandates that are exclusive to your institution.

HIPAA Comprehensive

This training has been updated to reflect the HIPAA regulation updates and is designed to meet the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) annual certification requirement. This HIPAA compliance training was developed for Wayne County employees who work in the Department of Health and Human Services. As such, it may reference policies and procedures that are unique to Wayne County employees. Your employer can and should have its own policies and procedures that are tailored to its particular functions. You should familiarize yourself with those mandates that are exclusive to your institution. However, the vast majority of this training is applicable to anyone subject to HIPAA compliance.

Infection Control and Standard Precautions

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this training for one half-hour (30 minutes) of CEC. Infection Control and Standard Precautions discusses methods for reducing the spread of pathogens and communicable diseases.

Corporate Compliance

Corporate Compliance provides training on employer Corporate Compliance Plans and information regarding general laws and regulations governing compliance issues in the health care organization. This course meets the Medicaid Integrity Program (MIP) requirement of all New Hires (as identified by the Corporate Compliance Officer).  The course will take 45-60 minutes to complete and will earn one half-hour (30 minutes) of CEC for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors.

The College of Direct Support

Your D-WCCMHAVCEhas received a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide technology-based learning opportunities to the Direct Care workforce. The College of Direct Support (CDS) is a national continuing education program providing web-based learning opportunities for Direct Support Professionals. During the 2010 calendar year, VCE will be able to provide access to the CDS online courses for 300 families and the Direct Support Professionals providing them with support. These courses are approved by the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals at the University of Minnesota. For more information or to register to access the CDS courses, please contact project director Pasquale Vignola at 734-785-7705, ext. 7117 or at pvignola@vceonline.org

Ethical Issues in Child & Family Therapy

This training counts toward 3.0 hours of the 24 hours of annual training required for Child Mental Health Professionals by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).  This training is also approved for 3.0 hours of CEC for licensed professional counselors.  Please note that this course does not carry CEC for licensed social workers.

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Pain Management

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this training for 1.0 CEC hour. Hospice of Michigan's Maggie Allessee Center for Quality of Life has approved this traning for 1.0 CNE credit hours. This training also counts as 1.0 hour toward the 24 hours of annual training required by MDCH.

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Children & Adolescents

This two-hour course provides an introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Children and Adolescents. Viewers will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of this evidence-based practice. The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 2.0 CEC hours. This training also counts for 2.0 hours of the 24 hours of annual training required by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) for Children's Mental Health Professionals (CMHP).

Cultural Competency: Working with LGBTQ Youth

This 90-minute cultural competency course provides an introduction to working with lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Emphasis is placed on challenges faced by LGBTQ youth at home and school. The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 1.5 CEC hours. This training also counts for 1.5 hours of the 24 hours of annual training required by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) for Children's Mental Health Professionals (CMHP).

Traumatic Brain Injury & Public Services

This is a free training course intended for service providers in Michigan's public service agencies, including: Community Mental Health Services Providers, Department of Human Services, MI Choice Waiver Agents, Area Agencies on Aging, Special Education professionals, and anyone who serves people with brain injury.

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for up to 3.0 CE credit hours required during the licensure cycle.

This course is presented in four modules. Each module requires approximately 45 minutes to complete. You may stop this training at any point and resume where you left off.

You must successfully complete all four modules in order to receive your certificate.

ACT - Basic Elements of Assertive Community Treatment

This is an introductory course for Assertive Community Treatment practitioners. Topics covered include: history, practice principles, philosophy of recovery and benefits of ACT.

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 1.5 hours of CE credit.

ACT - Advanced Elements I - Recovery and the Stress-vulnerability Model

This is an advanced course for Assertive Community Treatment practitioners. The "ACT - Advanced Elements I - Recovery and the Stress-vulnerability Model" course will provide information about Recovery and the Stress-Vulnerability model.

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 1.0 hour of CE credit. Learners must complete "ACT - Basic Elements of Assertive Community Treatment" before taking ACT - Advanced Elements I.

ACT - Advanced Elements II - Core Processes of Assertive Community Treatment

This is an advanced course for Assertive Community Treatment practitioners. The "ACT - Advanced Elements II" course will provide information about Core Processes of Assertive Community Treatment. The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 1.0 hour of CE credit. Learners must complete "ACT - Basic Elements of Assertive Community Treatment" and "ACT - Advanced Elements I" before taking ACT - Advanced Elements II.

ACT - Advanced Elements III - Service Areas of Assertive Community Treatment

This is an advanced course for Assertive Community Treatment practitioners. The "ACT - Advanced Elements III" course will provide information about Service Areas of Assertive Community Treatment. The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have approved this training for 1.0 hour of CE credit. Learners must complete "ACT - Basic Elements of Assertive Community Treatment" and "ACT - Advanced Elements I & II" before taking ACT - Advanced Elements III.

Medication Administration Refresher

This 30 minute course is intended as an annual refresher course for direct support professionals. It should not be used in place of a thorough introductory training. This course addresses appropriate medication administration and common mistakes made during the administration of medication in residential settings.

Gender Development in Children

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative has approved this training for 2.0 CE credit hours. This training also counts toward the 24 hours of annual training required by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) for Children's Mental Health Professionals.

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Training for Employees

Anti- Harassment and Non-Discrimination Training for Employees: This training provides an overview of harassment and discrimination in the workplace including the types of harassment, examples of how harassment manifests itself in the workplace, what to do if you feel you have been the victim of harassment, and what employee's responsibilities are in preventing workplace harassment and discrimination.

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Training for Leaders

Anti- Harassment and Non-Discrimination Training for Leaders: This training offers clear guidance for Supervisors and Leaders on harassment and discrimination in the workplace including how to recognize and prevent harassment, what to do if you feel you have been the victim of harassment and explains the responsibilities of supervisors to respond promptly and appropriately if faced with a complaint of harassment.

Advance Directives for Medical and Mental Health Care

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this MDCH recommended training for 1.0 CEC hour. The Advance Directives course explores planning for medical and mental health care in the event of loss of decision-making ability.

The Impact of Child Trauma on Sensory Processing: Creating a Supportive Response for Children with Sensory Modulation Disorders: Concepts and Tools

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this training for 3.0 CEC hours.Hospice of Michigan's Maggie Allessee Center for Quality of Life has approved this traning for 3.0 CNE credit hours.This training also counts as 3.0 hours toward the 24 hours of annual training required by MDCH for Children's Mental Health Professionals (CMHP).Evidence exists that children with trauma history experience sensory processing disorders across three different typologies, with sensory modulation disorders being most prevalent.Identification of behaviors that reflect sensory processing challenges is the first step in creating supportive responses, which include natural, inexpensive methods.

Foundations of Self-Determination

Foundations of Self-Determination examines the principles and tenets of Self-Determination. This course demonstrates the ability of all persons to live a life as independent as possible and to achieve their personal goals and dreams. This course should take approximately one hour to complete. This course earns 1.0 CEC for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors. This training also counts for 1.0 of the 24 hours of annual training required by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) for Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) and Qualified Mental Retardation Professionals (QMRP).

Abuse and Neglect: Reporting Requirements

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this training for one half-hour (30 minutes) of CEC. This training also counts for one half-hour (30 minutes) toward the 24 hours of annual training required by MDCH for Children's Mental Health Professionals (CMHP). Abuse & Neglect: Reporting Requirements discusses common examples of abuse and neglect of children and dependent adults, including elder adults. Information on when and how to report incidents of abuse and neglect is included.

Play Therapy with Children: Practice Concepts and Clinical Illustrations

The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this training for two hours (2.0 hours) of CEC. This training also counts for two hours (2.0 hours) toward the 24 hours of annual training required by MDCH for Children's Mental Health Professionals (CMHP). This training explores the dynamics of trauma in relational and developmental context and play therapy intervention. Learners will develop skills in assessing levels of complexity of trauma and appropriate play therapy intervention.

Cognitive & Behavioral Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults

This is a free training course intended for service providers in Michigan's public service agencies, including: Community Mental Health Services Providers, Department of Human Services, MI Choice Waiver Agents, Area Agencies on Aging, Special Education professionals, and anyone who serves people with brain injury.
The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this training for up to 1.5 CE credit hours required during the licensure cycle.
This course is presented in four modules. Each module requires approximately 20 minutes to complete. You may stop this training at any point and resume where you left off.
You must successfully complete all four modules in order to receive your certificate.

Independent Facilitation for Person Centered Planning

The "Independent Facilitation for Person Centered Planning" provides guidelines for independent facilitation and is recommended for people who have completed "Person Centered Planning with Children, Adults, and Families". This course is approved for 2.0 CEC hours for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors.

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

This is a free training course intended for service providers in Michigan's public service agencies, including: Community Mental Health Services Providers, Department of Human Services, MI Choice Waiver Agents, Area Agencies on Aging, Special Education professionals, and anyone who serves people with brain injury. The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Counselors have each approved this training for 1.5 CE credit hours. This training also counts for 1.5 hours toward the 24 hours of annual training required by MDCH for Children's Mental Health Professionals (CMHP).

Self Determination in Long Term Care (Basics)

Self-Determination in Long Term Care Basics explores the option for MI Choice waiver participants to choose, hire, and supervise their direct support staff and to manage a budget for their supports and services. This course should take approximately one hour to complete. This course earns 1.0 hour of CEC for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors.

Self Determination in Long Term Care (Advanced)

Self-Determination in Long Term Care, Part II continues the discussion begun in the Basics course and teaches how Person Centered Planning can be useful in helping people explore their options in leading self-determined lives. This course should take approximately one and one-half hours to complete. This course earns 1.5 hours of CEC for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors.

Adolescent Suicide Prevention Assessment and Intervention

Adolescent Suicide Prevention Assessment and Intervention by Anne Brantley Segall, LMSW, BCD explores the epidemiology of adolescent suicide, including sociocultural and familial risks, as well as treatment issues.  Successful completion of this course and its quiz earns 2.0 CEC hours for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors.  This course also counts for 2.0 of the 24.0 child-specific training hours required annually by MDCH for Child Mental Health Professionals (CMHP).

Stages of Change: A Motivational Approach

Stages of Change online course description
The "Stages of Change" course is recommended for clinicians and peer support specialists who have completed "Substances of Abuse" and would like to deepen their knowledge of helping people recognize their stage on the journey of recovery.  This course is approved for 1.0 CEC hour for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors.

The Field Guide to ACT

This is an introductory course for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) practitioners to familiarize themselves with the ACT Field Guide, a user-friendly, quality improvement tool developed by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) Systems Reform Program.  The ACT Field Guide integrates standards from Michigan Medicaid and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  The Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative and the National Board for Certified Professional Counselors have each approved this course for .5 (half-hour) CE credits for licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors.