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Training
Mid South Cares, located in Dearborn, MI, welcomes anyone who wants to be one of our direct care workers, but interested individuals must first complete the required training and documents to become one of us. To make things easier for you, we have posted the necessary topics you must learn. We also offer CPR training in our office, and we have computers in our lobby for VCE online classes. Please note that recipient rights training is mandatory. To study at our location, kindly contact us, and we’ll schedule an appointment with you as soon as possible.
Family Care-Family hires are friends and family of the member who would like to assist and support them. Those who can work can be a cousin, sister, neighbor, or grandparent. The only family that is unable to work with the member is a guardian (past, present, future). If you have more questions regarding this process, please contact our CLS and Respite team on our team tab.
DWC Trainings
13 DWC Online Trainings
These training programs must be completed before you become a direct care worker. They cover a wide variety of subjects that will prepare individuals who are interested in becoming part of our staff.
Recipient Rights
Recipient Rights training is essential for ensuring that individuals receiving services understand their rights and the protections available to them. This training covers key topics such as confidentiality, informed consent, and the right to dignity and respect.
Medicare Fraud and Abuse
This course provides health care professionals with information on how to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud and abuse.
Person Centered Planning for Direct Care Workers
Person-Centered Planning is essential for direct care workers as it emphasizes the unique needs and preferences of individuals receiving care. By actively involving clients in their own care decisions, workers can foster a supportive environment that encourages autonomy and dignity.
HIPAA Basics
Helps ensure that employees understand the importance of protecting patient and complying with regulations.
Medicare and Medicaid General Compliance Training
An effective compliance program is essential to prevent, detect, and correct Medicare non-compliance as well as Fraud,. Waste, and Abuse (FWA)
Grievances, Appeals and State Fair Hearings
A comprehensive overview of the grievance, appeals, and state fair hearing processes for consumers receiving services.
Abuse and Neglect
This course will provide information about abuse and neglect including: reporting abuse and neglect, definitions of abuse and neglect, physical, emotional, and verbal.
Anti-Harassment for Employees
To foster a safe and respectful workplace, our Anti-Harassment Training for Employees emphasizes the importance of understanding and preventing harassment.
Cultural Competence
Cultural competence training equips individuals and organizations with the skills needed to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Universal Precautions/Infection Control
Essential for ensuring the and health of all individuals in a healthcare environment. This training emphasizes the importance of treating all blood and bodily fluids as if they are infectious, thereby minimizing the risk of transmission of infections.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness training is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. Our program equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively in various emergency situations.
Human Sex Trafficking
To inform and enhance the public health response to human trafficking through training and technical assistance.
Limited English Proficiency
Testing focused on reducing barriers for individuals with limited english proficiency (LEP). We also help covered entities understand and comply with their language assistance obligations.