Welcome to Community Training Connection!

4:30pm - 8:30pm Food Service by the Numbers (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This 4-hour course equips students with the knowledge and skills to ensure that the meals they are serving are safe, delicious, and meet the nutritional needs of their residents. This course covers regulations and budgeting, food safety practices and meal planning principles, modified and supplemental diets, the four pillars of food safety, and common food safety myths. We will also explore the science behind foodborne illnesses and identify common risks. Read more

4:30am - 8:30pm Laughing All the Way to the Bank: How to Keep Your Workforce Happy (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) No BRN This four-hour class will review the literature regarding positive work environments and the importance of laughter and humor. Through lectures, discussions, and activities, participants will develop an appreciation for the science behind laughter and the importance of creating workplaces that encourage employees to enjoy their work. Material will also be discussed about the importance of laughter in dealing with elders and people with disabling conditions, as it affects the types of activities planned and developed for that population. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   No More Errors - Leveling Up Your Medication Safety (5 CEUs) 8:00am - 1:00pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This 5-hour course offers an overview of common medication errors, their root causes, and effective strategies to minimize risk. Participants will learn about frequent types of errors and explore ways to prevent them. The goal is to improve medication safety, increase staff accountability, and support better health outcomes for our residents.   Regulations: Keeping Your Cool with Title 22 (3 CEUs) 1:30pm - 4:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) This 3-hour course focuses on the laws, regulations, policies, and procedural standards of Title 22. We’ll cover key topics such as facility licensure, the physical environment, marketing, and the acceptance and retention of residents. It also addresses staffing, including employment law, training, and best practices for staff retention.   Traumatic Brain Injury: Caring with Knowledge and Confidence (2 CEUs) 4:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This two‐hour provides a comprehensive overview of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), designed for caregivers and administrators in residential care community settings. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to recognize and effectively support individuals living with TBI. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   Person-Centered Principles in Action (4 CEUs) 8:00am - 12:00pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This 4-hour course provides a foundational understanding of person-centered awareness and its application in supporting individuals with developmental differences and the elderly in community settings. We will explore the principles behind HCBS, the impact of language and assumptions, and practical strategies for promoting choice, empowerment, and self actualization. Learn to move beyond traditional models to create truly person-centered support that honors individual needs and goals.   Dementia Regulations: What You Need to Know! (4 CEUs) 12:30pm - 4:30pm (This Course is ONLY approved for Regulations) Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care for Elderly No Group Home / STRTP National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This four‐hour course focuses on topics such as new forms from licensing, a new medical assessment tool, and the qualifications of medical professionals who can perform assessments. It also emphasizes understanding and documenting behavioral expressions, with a focus on the idea that "all behavior is communication". The curriculum includes discussions on facility requirements, staff training, reporting procedures for elopement, planned activities, and advertising regulations.   Dementia: Smart Support (2 CEUs) 4:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care for Elderly No Group Home/STRTP Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This course focuses on effective communication techniques and creating a dementia-friendly environment to support those living with dementia. Participants will explore the challenges dementia presents to communication and learn practical strategies for improving interaction and socialization. The course also covers how the environment can support comfort and engagement, and addresses common issues like depression, sleep disturbances, delusions, and hallucinations, with strategies for care and  support. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia through compassionate communication and an understanding of their unique needs. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   Medications: The SMART Approach (5 CEUs) 8:00am - 1:00pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This 5-hour course will cover Title 22 regulations regarding medication assistance to meet requirements and best practices. This course will prepare participants from all residential facility types on those requirements. Can also be used by live-in staff to prepare to assist with the self-administration of medications in a residential care facility. The course will also review training methods so participants can train others.   Digging Deeper into Infectious Diseases (HIV, AIDS and TB) (5 CEUs) 1:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This five-hour updated course provides the most current information on HIV, AIDS, and TB necessary for ARF administrators and is also relevant for GH, STRTP, and RCFE administrators. The content includes hepatitis, MRSA, and other common infectious diseases in residential care. While the state requirements focus on client issues, this course also addresses employee concerns. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   Planning Your Resident's Care (4 CEUs) 8:00am - 12:00pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This four‐hour course helps the administrator understand how the admissions and assessment process can set resident care on the course for success. Participants will review the requirements and procedures for admitting a new resident and planning their care. They will also assess how their current process might be improved to maximize the quality of care each resident receives.   From Stigma to Support: Addressing Mental Health and Illness (2 CEUs) 12:30pm - 2:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This 2-hour course demonstrates to participants how attitudes, language, and daily practices directly shape the emotional well-being of the people in our care. In residential care, residents may already face loss, adjustment, trauma, disability, aging challenges, or developmental differences—and when stigma is added, it can silence needs, create fear, and reduce trust. This course shifts the focus from judgment to understanding, from labels to person-centered care, and from avoidance to meaningful support. Together, we will learn how to recognize stigma, replace it with empathy, strengthen communication, uphold dignity, and build environments where residents feel safe, respected, heard, and supported in their mental health.   Leadership in Action: Workplace Culture and Care (2 CEUs) 2:30pm - 4:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) This two-hour course explores how leadership quality directly shapes staff performance, care culture, and resident well-being. Participants will examine how leadership tone influences stress, accountability, morale, and safety, with practical strategies to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion.   Regulations: What's New This Year? (2 CEUs) 4:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) This comprehensive course delivers timely, practical updates on newly enacted Assembly and Senate bills that directly affect operations, compliance, staffing, funding, and resident rights. From workforce protections and licensing reforms to funding shifts and regulatory requirements, you’ll gain clear insights into the legal landscape shaping community care today — empowering you to lead with confidence, protect your clients, and ensure your program remains compliant and future-ready. Read more