Self-Study Courses

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All Self-Study materials are $9.50 per approved credit hour. All are delivered by U.S. Mail within 2 business days of order or by fax or e-mail the same day of order. Contact us by clicking here.

The Self-Study Process:

Client orders subjects desired using DCTC order form (pdf file) Use dedicated self-study fax number which is: 313.557.0101. Or skip down below and order on-line.
Payment is made at time of order
Self-Study materials are shipped or delivered
Review questions are completed and returned, consultation on incorrect responses conducted so we ensure client has full import of the self-study materials
Certificate (s) of completion are issued confirming the earning of the continuing education credit

The chart below indicates what subjects are available in self-study format. Many are also excellent teaching tools for direct care workers.

Continuing Education Self-Study Subjects

Number:	Subject: (Cost is $9.50 x Approved Michigan CEU's)	Order Now
1103	Succeeding in the Business End of Providing Community Based Care Services - Total Cost: $47.50
1104	Recognizing and Preventing Dehydration & Malnutrition - Total Cost: $38.00
1105	Knowing Resident Rights and How To Teach Them to Employees Total Cost: $19.00
1106	Effective Fire Safety and Training - Total Cost: $19.00
1107	Proper Infection Control - Total Cost: $19.00
1108	How to Design and Conduct Effective Staff Training Sessions Total Cost: $28.50
1109	Maintaining and Restoring Your Resident’s Dignity - Total Cost: $19.00
1110	Creating Better Health Through Proper Nutrition - Total Cost: $38.00
1111	Foreseeing and Managing Potentially Violent Behavior - Total Cost: $38.00
1112	Understanding Dementia and Its Affects on Sufferers - Total Cost: $38.00
1113	Designing and Managing Recreational Therapy Programs for Those with Cognitive Limitations Total Cost: $28.50
1115	Documentation Integrity Total Cost: $28.50
1116	Effective Financial and General Management (of a Congregate Facility) Total Cost: $38.00
1117	Recognizing and Working With Clinical Depression - Total Cost: $19.00
1119	Wound Care Management Total Cost: $76.00
1120	Physical Rehabilitation Programs All Homes Can Use - Total Cost: $28.50
1121	Appreciating the Differences in Others and Relationship Management Total Cost: $28.50
1122	Reducing Personal Job Stress - Total Cost: $28.50
1123	How Best to Deal With Difficult People - Total Cost: $38.00
1124	Sanitary Kitchen Management that Prevents Disease Total Cost: $28.50
1125	Understanding the Dilemma of Pain Total Cost: $38.00
1126	Principles of Blood borne Pathogens–How to Protect Ourselves Total Cost: $28.50
1127	Avoiding Appearance of Sexual Impropriety When Rendering Care Total Cost: $28.50
1128	Making the Adjustment When a Resident’s Needs Change Total Cost: $28.50
1129	Environmental Modifications that Promote Safety and Greater Function Total Cost: $28.50
1130	How to Write an Emergency Handbook for Staff– - Total Cost: $28.50**
1131	Rendering Personal Care Safely and With Dignity– - Total Cost: $28.50**
1132	Recognizing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect - Total Cost: $28.50
1133	Assisting the Resident With Congestive Heart Failure - Total Cost: $47.50
1134	Prevention and Containment of Communicable Disease - Total Cost: $38.00
1136	Medication Administration Guidelines - Total Cost: $76.00
1137	Person Centered Program Planning - Total Cost: $38.00
1138	Guardianships and Conservatorships: Types, Limitations and Authority Total Cost: $47.50
1139	Understanding and Working with Schizophrenia (Jurisdictional approvals-Outstanding course) Total Cost: $76.00
Supplement	The Real Truth Behind Small Scale Assisted Living - An Informational Article from the Perspective of an Experienced Provider - $25.00
Supplement	The Real Truth Behind Private Duty Home Care - An Informational Article from the Perspective of an Experienced Provider - $25.00
Special	The Home Care Business Development and Operations Manual - $99.95 Visit www.homecareopsmanual.com for more detailed information. - Special Price will increase 9-1-2008.
Special	Direct Care Worker Training Kit - Includes Special Section on Reporting Requirements including Adult Protective Services Guidelines for Michigan and Definitions and Explanations of Abuse and Neglect - Excellent for home Administrators to Use to Train Direct Care Staff - $249.95 + $4.50 Shipping and Handling
Special	"Thriving; Not Just Surviving in Community Based Care" 2-Day Continuing Education Convention held April 2006. 16-Hours of Information, Laughter and Knowledge Building - 3 DVD Set - Priced for $99.95. Limited Quantity Available.
Special	"Your Success Is In Your Operation" People and Processes" - Continuing Education Event held in August 2008. Available on a CD with fully outlined program and photography. - Priced at $79.95.

Note: Direct Care Training & Resource Center, LLC is a private organization that provides training and assistance to community care providers and prospective providers in matters of continuing education, business development assistance and general information workshops. Many of our training workshops are approved as continuing education units for adult foster care group home licensees and administrators. As such many of our trainings do incorporate the review of regulatory statutes, administrative rules and laws that pertain to the provision of care, all of which is readily available to the general public. We are not a governmental entity and our programs must never be viewed as a replacement or substitute for State or Federally sponsored orientations, licensing preparatory meetings or any other government sponsored or governmentally mandated educational event or training. Furthermore, attendance at any of our live sessions, use of our self-study materials and any technical assistance we may offer must never be viewed as a guarantee of potential business success, elimination of liability or specific financial gain. It is the responsibility of the individual business owner to work toward and create a pattern of success for his/her business entity. 6% sales tax charged on all self-study products in the State of Michigan.