Assisted Living Administrator Certification (ALAC)
AHCA/AALA offers a certification course for health care and senior living professionals seeking to become Certified Assisted Living I (ALF I), Assisted Living II (ALF II), or Residential Care Facility (RCF) Administrators in Arkansas. Graduates of the course will receive a signed certificate approved by the Arkansas State Office of Long Term Care and the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education. There is not an exam required for certification. Certification renewal occurs bi-annually and requires 16 Continuing Education Units for each two year certification period.
Pre-Licensure Review & Administrator Refresher Course
Description: The purpose of the review course is to help attendees prepare for the nursing home administrators (NAB NHA) licensure exam. Theoretical, philosophical, and practical aspects of long term care administration will be discussed. The instructor will review the Domains of Practice from which the test questions are drawn. Review course materials have been revised and updated to reflect the structure of the current examination.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrators desiring a refresher on the basics and preceptors who wish to better assist AITs to prepare for the NAB exam are welcome to attend.
Activity Director Certification
This class is designed to provide the necessary training and required certification for individuals seeking to become Certified Activity Directors in a long term care facility. The course is designed to prepare participants to lead the development, implementation and supervision of activity programs for long term care residents.
MDS Essentials
Course Learning Objectives for MDS Essentials Training:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the purpose of components of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
Explain the role of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) in the daily clinical and operational practices within a long-term care setting.
Apply basic coding principles and guidance when completing MDS assessments.
Identify key elements in developing and implementing individualized care plan.
Understand how MDS data impacts quality measures and facility performance indicators.
Recognize the use of MDS assessments and data in the state and federal survey process.
Summarize the concepts of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and how it relates to MDS.
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Springdale
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Batesville
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Little Rock (MAKE UP DAYS)
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Hope
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Jonesboro
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Fort Smith
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Monticello
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Little Rock
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
MA-C CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Nurse Training - MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Little Rock
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice. This companion training is intended for Directors of Nursing, Assistant DONs, and Nurse Consultants to support successful implementation in your facilities.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
Nurse CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Nurse Training - MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Springdale
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice. This companion training is intended for Directors of Nursing, Assistant DONs, and Nurse Consultants to support successful implementation in your facilities.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
Nurse CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Nurse Training - MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Fort Smith
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice. This companion training is intended for Directors of Nursing, Assistant DONs, and Nurse Consultants to support successful implementation in your facilities.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
Nurse CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Nurse Training - MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Jonesboro
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice. This companion training is intended for Directors of Nursing, Assistant DONs, and Nurse Consultants to support successful implementation in your facilities.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
Nurse CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Nurse Training - MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Batesville
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice. This companion training is intended for Directors of Nursing, Assistant DONs, and Nurse Consultants to support successful implementation in your facilities.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
Nurse CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Nurse Training - MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Monticello
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice. This companion training is intended for Directors of Nursing, Assistant DONs, and Nurse Consultants to support successful implementation in your facilities.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
Nurse CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Nurse Training - MA-C Expanded Scope of Practice - Hope
All MA-Cs in Arkansas are required to complete 15 hours of training on the expanded scope of practice. This companion training is intended for Directors of Nursing, Assistant DONs, and Nurse Consultants to support successful implementation in your facilities.
Fulfills Arkansas' MA-C training requirement
Regional locations across the state
Limited seating - register early!
Nurse CEUs Available
ASBN Approved
Social & Activity Fair
To educate social and activity staff on topics, rules and regulations that are pertinent to their position; To encourage networking among social and activity professionals.
Activity Director Certification
This class is designed to provide the necessary training and required certification for individuals seeking to become Certified Activity Directors in a long term care facility. The course is designed to prepare participants to lead the development, implementation and supervision of activity programs for long term care residents.
Assisted Living Administrator Certification (ALAC)
AHCA/AALA offers a certification course for health care and senior living professionals seeking to become Certified Assisted Living I (ALF I), Assisted Living II (ALF II), or Residential Care Facility (RCF) Administrators in Arkansas. Graduates of the course will receive a signed certificate approved by the Arkansas State Office of Long Term Care and the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education. There is not an exam required for certification. Certification renewal occurs bi-annually and requires 16 Continuing Education Units for each two year certification period.
Social Services Director Training
This training is designed to enable Social Service Directors working in long term care facilities to excel by teaching the importance of gathering an accurate social history for each resident so that truly individualized care can be provided.
MDS Essentials
Course Learning Objectives for MDS Essentials Training
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe the purpose of components of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
Explain the role of the MDS (Minimum Data Set) in the daily clinical and operational practices within a long term care setting.
Apply basic coding principles and guidance when completing MDS assessments.
Identify key elements in developing and implementing individualized care plan.
Understand how MDS data impacts quality measures and facility performance indicators.
Recognize the use of MDS assessments and data in the state and federal survey process.
Summarize the concepts of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and how it relates to MDS.
Emergency Preparedness Updates - Bentonville
• Discuss of CMS’ Survey & Certification Emergency Preparedness requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Review the essential elements for nursing home disaster management, which include the All-Hazard approach to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Review Nursing Home Incident Command System and the critical elements for nursing facilities to implement as part of a facility’s comprehensive disaster management plan.
Emergency Preparedness Updates - Little Rock
• Discuss of CMS’ Survey & Certification Emergency Preparedness requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Review the essential elements for nursing home disaster management, which include the All-Hazard approach to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Review Nursing Home Incident Command System and the critical elements for nursing facilities to implement as part of a facility’s comprehensive disaster management plan.
Emergency Preparedness Updates - El Dorado
• Discuss of CMS’ Survey & Certification Emergency Preparedness requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Review the essential elements for nursing home disaster management, which include the All-Hazard approach to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Review Nursing Home Incident Command System and the critical elements for nursing facilities to implement as part of a facility’s comprehensive disaster management plan.
Emergency Preparedness Updates - Jonesboro
• Discuss of CMS’ Survey & Certification Emergency Preparedness requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Review the essential elements for nursing home disaster management, which include the All-Hazard approach to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Review Nursing Home Incident Command System and the critical elements for nursing facilities to implement as part of a facility’s comprehensive disaster management plan.
Activity Director Certification
This class is designed to provide the necessary training and required certification for individuals seeking to become Certified Activity Directors in a long term care facility. The course is designed to prepare participants to lead the development, implementation and supervision of activity programs for long term care residents.