Accepted trainings include those from any other CMH, courses vetted by the State Training Guidelines Workgroup (STGW) on Improving MI Practices (does not include in-person trainings), or CMHA-CEI classroom and online trainings listed below. A-Contract Home staff must complete non-classroom trainings online through KnowledgeCity (see further info below). Click here for Improving MI Practices Sign Up Information. Provider created trainings need to be vetted and approved by the CMHA-CEI Training Unit Coordinator prior to being used to ensure the training meets all quality standards and guidelines. Please contact Bridget Doyle at doyle@ceicmh.org for more information on provider created trainings.
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A-Contract Home Staff are now required to complete the former paper-based trainings online through KnowledgeCity. The Training Unit will no longer accept any paper-based tests sent in for grading from A Contract Home Staff. Please see the link below for instructions and video tutorials for logging in and completing required trainings. If you need further assistance, please contact one of the Training Unit staff: Jennifer Wrather: wrather@ceicmh.org or 517-323-9610 ext 2353 or Bridget Doyle: doyle@ceicmh.org or 517-323-9610 ext 2339.
Other Contract Types may be added to KnowledgeCity in the future.
If you have any questions, please contact the Training Unit at Training@ceicmh.org or Quality Advisors at QCSRR-QA@ceicmh.org.
Please review the applicable training grid for your agency so you are aware of contractually required trainings for your staff, along with the time frames in which these trainings must be completed.
| Training | Training and Test links | Initial Requirements | Recurring Requirements | Review Date |
| Blood Borne Pathogen and Infection Control | Within 30 days of hire | Annually | 9/30/2025 | |
| HIPAA Privacy and Security | Within 30 days of hire | Annually |
9/30/2025 |
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| Person Centered Planning | Within 30 days of hire | Annually |
9/30/2025 |
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| Recipient Rights Orientation | Registration | Within 30 days of hire | N/A |
N/A |
| First Aid | Registration | Within 30 days of hire | Every other year |
N/A |
| CPR | Registration | Within 30 days of hire (Must complete First aid prior to taking CMHA-CEI CPR Course) | Every other year |
N/A |
| Appeals and Grievances (BCBA Only) | Within 90 days of hire | Annually |
9/30/2025 |
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| Corporate Compliance | Within 90 days of hire | Annually |
9/30/2025 |
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| Cultural Competency and Diversity ** | Within 90 days of hire | Annually |
9/30/2025 |
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| De-Escalation Skills | Within 90 days of hire | N/A |
9/30/2025 |
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| Environmental Safety ** | Within 90 days of hire | Every 3 years** |
9/30/2025 |
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| Limited English Proficiency | Within 90 days of hire | Annually |
9/30/2025 |
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| Trauma Informed Care | Within 90 days of hire | N/A |
9/30/2025 |
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| Basic Health & Meds | Registration | Within 90 days of hire or prior to administering medications (whichever comes *first*) | N/A |
N/A |
| Medication Refresher | Registration | 1-year after completing Basic Health & Meds | Every other year |
N/A |
| Recipient Rights Refresher | 1-year after completing RR Orientation | Annually |
9/30/2025 |
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| Body Mechanics | As required in IPOS | As required in IPOS |
9/30/2025 |
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| Documentation | As required in IPOS | As required in IPOS |
9/30/2025 |
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| Nutrition | As required in IPOS | As required in IPOS |
9/30/2025 |
**For ABA Providers, these trainings are required within 1-year of hire. Environmental Safety is only required initially.