Training

All trainings will be held at Ionia County Community Mental Health (ICCMH) at 375 Apple Tree Drive in Ionia unless otherwise noted. The trainings that are provided at ICCMH are free of charge unless specified differently in the description of the training. Please call ahead to pre-register for your next training at, 616-527-1790.

Recipient Rights

This  training  provides information on the essential rights of recipients of community mental health services, including abuse and neglect;   confidentiality; informed consent; respect and dignity; restraint; seclusion;   and incident-report writing.

Dates:

Mondays:

July 12

August 2

September 13

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Basic Health and Medications

Learn the basics of health as it pertains   to mental health, including vital signs,   medical emergencies, and infection   control, as well as the proper   techniques   to reduce errors in taking   medication, knowing the different types   of medications, and the five rights. Post   test. Two-day class.

Dates and Times:

Day 1: Wednesday, August 18

Day 2: Thursday, August 19

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Environmental Emergencies

Learn how to prevent crisis situations and manage those that arise. This training focuses on the responsibilities of maintaining a safe environment for people living in a community residential setting.

Date:

Friday:

August 20

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Preventing Disease Transmission

Learn how to protect yourself against diseases that can be transmitted through the air, blood, and other routes. Free references to take home.
Date:

Monday:

August 9

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Working with People I & II

Day I: Introduction to Human Needs, Values, Guiding Principles, and Effective Teaching Strategies.

Day II: Positive Techniques to Address Challenging Behaviors.

Day 1: Monday, August 9

Day 2: Tuesday, August 10

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nutrition and Food Services

Learn the fundamentals of human nutrition, including basic nutrition, how to implement good nutrition, and related issues, such as food safety, shopping and safe food storage.

Date:

Wednesday:

August 25

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Introduction to Community Residential Services: Role of the Direct-Care Staff

This introductory class gives an overview of the history and future of residential services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Review of the responsibilities and role of the direct care worker included.

Date:

Monday:

August 16

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Person Centered Planning

Participants will gain a clear understanding of person-centered planning and how to use it to assist consumers in attaining their goals.

Date:

Monday:

August 9

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Training with Dr. Van

ICCMH Psychiatrist Dr. Ronald VanValkenburg presents one hour lectures on various mental health-related topics.

Dates:

Fridays:

July 9: Substance Abuse Interactions with Psychotropic Medications

August 13: Attachment Disorders

September 10: Holistic Approaches: Brain Health

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cultural Diversity

This training offers participants an opportunity to become familiar with the basic concepts of cultural diversity and cultural competency.

Date:

Tuesday:

August 10

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CPR/Safety & First Aid

Includes adult, child & infant CPR as well as basic first aid training. Class size is limited to 8-20 participants. $15 per session if paid prior to the training; $25 per session if paid the day of (or after) the training.

CPR/AED

Monday, July 19: 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 25: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 28: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

First Aid:

Thursday, July 15: 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, August 20: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, September 13: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This Emotional Life

"This Emotional Life" explores ways to improve social relationships while becoming more resilient individuals. Each session will be followed with discussion that relate to symptoms, treatments, struggles, goals, and achievements in mental health. Members of the community are welcome to participate.

Dates:

Saturdays:

July 31

August 28

September 25

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.