Training Schedule from December to March 2012 

 We are an approved training provider by the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) & Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) 

ASSISTED LIVING CORE TRAINING
Assisted Living Core Training Program is a 26 hours mandatory course for all ALF Administrators and Managers and including passing the competency exam given by the University of South Florida in conjunction with the Department of Elder Affairs.

ALF Core Training (26 Hrs)
Cost: $375 (ALF Guide $65 included)
Time: 9:00 AM- 6:30 PM
Date:  
         Dec 15, 16, 17   
         Jan 19, 20, 21 
         Feb 16, 17, 18 
         Mar 15, 16, 17  
         Apr 19, 20, 21

    

(Note: Testing fees for USF not included)  
           
For ALF testing dates and registration application, visit www.alf.usf.edu

        
ALF Core Test Review Course (3-4 Hr)
(Review course to prepare you for the competency exam. You must bring your ALF guide book)   Cost: $50
Date & Time: TBA (one week prior to testing date)  
                   (Spanish review also available)   


ADULT FAMILY CARE HOME
This is the basic training program for AFCH providers offering full-time living arrangements in their private home including room and board and personal care on a 24 hour basis for no more than 5 disabled adults or frail elders who are not relatives.

AFCH Core Training (12 Hrs)
Cost: $245 (AFCH Guide $45 included)  
Time: 9:00 AM- 5 PM & 9 AM-2 PM
Date:   
         Dec 20, 21
         Jan 24, 25 
         Feb 28, 29
         Mar 20, 21

AFCH Administrative Annual update (3 Hrs)
Cost: $60 
Time: 2 pm - 5pm 
Date: Dec 21, Jan 21, Feb 25, Mar 21  

EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE (ECC) 4 hr
Cost: $75.00 (Guide $15 included)
Pre-requisite: Proof of ALF Core Class Taken
Date & time: Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 20

Assistance With Self-Administered Medications (4 Hr)
Cost: $35 (Guide $15 not included)
Date/Time: 
                 Dec 3, 7, 21               9am-1pm
                 Jan 7, 11, 18, 25         9am-1pm or 5pm-9pm
                 Feb 4, 8, 15, 22, 29     9am-1pm or 5pm-9pm
                 Mar 3, 7, 14, 21, 28     9am-1pm
Assistance With Self-Administered Medications - Annual Update (2 Hr)
Cost: $25
Date/Time: Contact us 


ALF & AFCH COURSE UPDATES & CEUS 
           
Attention ALF organization: Are you in compliance with the new training requirement such as DNRO, LMH or the new background check rules?

* 12-hour CE for ALF Administrators and Managers ******SPECIAL OFFER for $145.00 may include any of the followings: New Administrative laws update, DNRO, Alzheimer, Emergency Management, AHCA Survey guidelines and updates
Dates: Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 20 at 10AM 
        

ALF DNRO Training (new requirement as of 4/15/10) cost: $25
ALF Resident ADLS and Needs (3hr) Cost: $25
ALF Elopement training (1 Hr) Cost: $20 
ALF staff in-service requirements (within 30 days of employment) (5Hr) Cost: $75 include OSHA/Res Rights/Incident/Food/Abuse
ALF Nutrition & Food Safety CEU (3 Hr) Cost: $50 
 
ALF Medication Management (3Hr) Cost: $50
ALF Nutrition & Food Safety CEU (3 Hr) Cost: $50
ALF Emergency Mgmt Disaster Preparedness (3 Hr) Cost: $50 (Guide not included - $15)
ALZHEIMERS I (4 Hr) Cost: $40
ALZHEIMERS II (4 Hr) Cost: $40 
ALF Administrative update (4-6 Hr) Cost: $75
AFCH Administrative update (3 Hr) Cost: $60
Date & time: TBA
Contact us for class date and time

STAFF INSERVICE 
Date & Time: contact us 
 
Infection Control 1 HR 
Food Handling and Sanitation 1 HR 
Major Incidents 1 HR
Residents’ Rights / Abuse / Neglect $1 HR
* Note: Save $10 if All inservices taken together

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
CE Broker provider
Domestic Violence (1 hr)
HIPPA Regulations (4 hrs)
HIV/AIDS (4hrs) & 1 hr update
Prevention Medical Errors (2 hrs)
Tuberculosis & Update (2-4 hrs)
Alzheimer update (2 hr)

REQUIRED STAFF INSERVICE
Date & Time: Contact us

Infection Control (2 hr) 
Food Handling and Sanitation (2 hr) 
Major Incidents & reporting (1 hr) 
Residents’ Rights/Abuse/Neglect (1 hr) 
Medical Records Documentation and legal Aspect to NA
Communication with Cognitively Impaired Clients (1hr)
Medical Errors and Safety (1hr) 
Abuse/Neglect (3 hr) 
Documentation and legal Aspect to NA  (2 hr)


Staff In-service and Professional CE are available weekly. Call to schedule a date & time 

CONSULTATION SERVICES
                
Consultation available for Policies & Procedures for ALF Standard, Limited Nursing Service, Limited Mental Health, Extented Congregate Care, Group Homes, Emergency Plan Manual, Audits/ Surveys, Mock Survey for pre-licensure and renewal, On-going monitoring visit, Delmarva Audits, etc.           
 
Nursing Consultant available to oversee ALF with Limited Nursing Services and Extended Congregate Care.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance with on-going monthly or quaterly visits.
                 

ALF Frequently Asked Questions

Other Links

ALF and AFCH forms and other information  
Agency for Health Care Administration: www.ahca.myflorida.com  

For ALF testing dates and registration 
University of South Florida: www.usf.alf.edu

Department of Elder Affairs: www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us 
Florida Affordable Assisted Living Facility: www.floridaaffordableassistedliving.org
Long Term Care Ombudsman: www.ombudsman.myflorida.com