Description
This 80‐hour course prepares participants to take the state exam for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator Certification.
This online portion satisfies 20 hours of the RCFE Initial Certification Training.
A $25 certificate processing fee will be assessed for students who do not complete the RCFE Initial Certification Training Program Online Component prior to the fourth day of the course. Online Component training may not be done on the same day as classroom/livestream training, as CCLD does not permit over 10 hours of training per 24-hour period.
Initial Certification Training Program registration can be fully or partially rescheduled as a one-time courtesy if requested at least one week in advance of the start of class. This one-time courtesy does not apply to students who do not attend class without calling ahead of time. A $50 fee will be assessed each time a student reschedules after the one-time courtesy or who do not attend class after rescheduled.
Objectives
Laws and Regulations (8 hours)
- Student will identify, describe and list three licensing requirements in Title 22 relative to RCFE
- Student will complete an incident report and indicate disposition
- Student will describe the difference between type A, type B and type C citations
- Student will identify and describe necessary actions for appealing a citation
- Student will define confidentiality and penalties if confidentiality is breached
- Student will describe procedure for reporting abuse
- Student will outline the difference between waivers, exceptions and exemptions
- Student will demonstrate ability to document resident progress using objective notation
Business Operations (6 hours)
- Student will list the three core values at the core of this training program.
- Student will identify pertinent labor laws for residential services
- Student will define the term “risk management” and identify ways to reduce risk of litigation or administrative action
- Student will identify requirements for workers’ compensation, liability and other insurance
- Student will outline 3 ways to market program services
- Student will list four aspects of an internal quality assurance plan
- Student will identify components of an emergency disaster plan
Management and Supervision of Staff (6 hours)
- Student will list desirable skills for residential staff
- Student will list best practices for recruiting and hiring staff
- Student will identify necessary documentation for terminating staff
- Student will identify four ways to avoid the possibility of liability for wrongful termination
- Student will articulate staffing requirements
- Student will identify two ways to improve the participation of staff in the business operation
- Student will demonstrate two ways to motivate employees to be most productive
- Student will identify three barriers to effective communication
- Student will outline topics for personnel manual or handbook
- Student will identify four fundamental skills of supervision
- Student will identify four components of active listening
Psychosocial Needs of Residents (7 hours)
- Student will outline family dynamics relative to aging family member requiring residential care
- Student will identify strategies that promote development of relationships and friendships
- Student will list two examples of respecting cultural background of residents
- Student will identify issues of depression and anxiety in elders
- Student will develop a plan for appropriate activities given psychosocial characteristics of various residents
- Student will describe sexuality issues for elders
- Student will outline four positive outcomes for engaging in leisure activities
- Student will identify the stages of grief based on work of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Use of Community and Support Services (2 hours)
- Given information about the likes, dislikes, and diagnostic background of a resident, student will develop a comprehensive list of activities using community resources
- Student will outline the responsibility of Adult Protective Services and the Ombudsman service
- Student will demonstrate understanding of funding for medication and health care
Physical Needs of Residents (8 hours)
- Student will write a menu for a full day which incorporates recommended daily servings
- Student will define licensing requirement regarding nutrition
- Student will develop a daily exercise plan for residents
- Student will list two ways to promote effective tooth and gum care
- Student will outline means to provide aid to people in daily living skills
- Student will describe health issues common in elder population
- Student will identify issues about bathing in residential care.
Medication (8 hours)
- Student will outline licensing requirements relative to medication management
- Student will demonstrate procedure for receiving, recording and storing prescription medications
- Student will describe required procedure for destroying medication
- Student will list the six “rights” of medication management
- Student will demonstrate ability to document assistance with self administration of medication
- Student will outline questions to ask physician about prescription medication
- Students will identify how to find side effect and contraindication information
Admission, Retention and Assessment Procedure (10 hours)
- Student will list two ways to assess potential residents’ skills and abilities
- Student will identify parts of the needs and services plan
- Student will outline what is required in an admission agreement
- Student will list two reasons why a person could not be accepted or retained in facility
- Student will outline conditions for eviction or relocation of resident
- Student will identify the responsibilities and expectations of referral agencies
- Student will develop plan for resident handbook
- Student will outline prohibited health conditions
- Student will identify the role of staff as observers based on regulation
Alzheimer’s and Dementia (8 hours)
- Student will list two causes of dementia
- Student will outline assessment process and define dementia
- Student will describe potential behaviors which may be exhibited by residents with Alzheimer’s
- Student will list tips for communicating with a person with dementia
- Student will describe the connection between communication and behavior in residents with dementia
- Student will list tips for managing challenging behavior in a person with dementia
- Student will outline physical plant modifications that will enhance the experience of the resident with dementia
- Student will outline activities of daily living (ADLs) affected by dementia
- Student will list two ways that music can enhance the life of a person with dementia
Residents’ Rights (4 hours)
- Student will define ten personal rights of consumers and develop a plan to communicate rights
- Students will identify issues an evaluator might see that violate personal rights.
- Students will identify issues that can become challenging, in terms of personal rights
Cultural Competency and Sensitivity to Aging LGBT Community (1 hours)
- Students will identify health needs and issues of LGBTQ elders
- Students will leave with a plan for addressing LGBTQ issues in their communities
Managing the Physical Environment (4 hours)
- Student will identify health and safety considerations in a RCFE
- Student will demonstrate understanding of the difference between R2 and R3.1 occupancy
- Student will visit a facility and review for physician environment, accommodations, and health and safety considerations
Postural Supports, Restricted Health Conditions and Hospice Care (8 hours)
- Student will identify accepted and non-allowable supports in residential care.
- Student will identify two restricted health conditions and outline specifics for care for each condition
- Student will outline the difference between hospice care and palliative care.
- Student will outline requirements to provide hospice services in residential care
- Student will define bedridden and non-ambulatory
- Student will identify cultural issues related to death and dying
- Student will articulate the meaning of a POLST form
Our policies, terms, and conditions have changed!
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SELF-PACED COURSES
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The student named on the online account must complete online courses exclusively
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IN-PERSON COURSES
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Failure to meet the attendance requirements may result in the student being ineligible to receive credit for the course.
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LIVESTREAM COURSES
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Failure to meet the attendance requirements may result in the student being ineligible to receive credit for the course.
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ARF INITIAL COURSE POLICIES
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Initial Certification Training Program registration can be fully or partially rescheduled as a one-time courtesy if requested at least one week in advance of the start of class. We will charge a $50 fee to students who reschedule after the one-time courtesy or who do not attend class after rescheduling.
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In compliance with CCLD guidance, rescheduling a partially attended course beyond 9 months from the original registration date is not permitted. Furthermore, our courses are approved for 2 years, and rescheduling beyond the approval period necessitates retaking the entire course. Additional fees may apply.
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RCFE INITIAL COURSE POLICIES
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Initial Certification Training Program registration can be fully or partially rescheduled as a one-time courtesy if requested at least one week in advance of the start of class. We will charge a $50 fee to students who reschedule after the one-time courtesy or who do not attend class after rescheduling.
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In compliance with CCLD guidance, rescheduling a partially attended course beyond 9 months from the original registration date is not permitted. Furthermore, our courses are approved for 2 years, and rescheduling beyond the approval period necessitates retaking the entire course. Additional fees may apply.
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In addition to the policies listed above, a $25 certificate processing fee will be assessed for students who do not complete the RCFE Initial Certification Training Program Online Component prior to the fourth day of the course. You cannot complete Online Component training on the same day as classroom/livestream training, as CCLD does not allow more than 10 hours of training within a 24-hour period.
If a student fails to complete the RCFE Initial Certification Training Program Online Component before the fourth day of the course, they MUST notify our office upon completion. This allows us to issue a certificate of completion. If students do not finish within one month after the last day of class, they will need to retake the course.
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While tuition remains non-refundable, you can reschedule reservations to different dates or transfer the tuition to another person. Please note that a rescheduling fee may apply for changes made within the 24-hours prior to the course, as this allows us to accommodate other participants and maintain the quality of our training sessions.
- We will not offer any refunds for training that you have fully or partially completed.
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