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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.   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

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.   Conflict and Behavior Management (4 CEUs) 12:30pm - 4:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) This four-hour course teaches participants about behavior as a form of communication and how to manage it using the ABCs of behavior, triggers, and responses. It also covers identifying and handling difficult behaviors in residents. Participants will learn about the five types of conflict managers and the five Ps of conflict management, and how to apply them to different situations. The program aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage difficult behaviors and conflicts in various settings.   Regulations: Your Residents' Right to Vote (2 CEUs) 4:30pm - 6:30pm Approved for: Adult Residential Facility Residential Care for Elderly This two‐hour course is designed to help administrators support their residents as they overcome the many barriers to voting experienced by individuals with disabilities. This course reviews the rights of residents to vote, the history of voting rights for individuals with disabilities, and ways to ensure that residents are able to cast their votes. Read more

4:30pm - 8:30pm Evening Class!   Regulations: Risk Management and Insurance Issues (4 CEUs) Approved for: Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Group Home (GH) Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) This four‐hour course helps administrators identify risks in their facilities through staff training, choosing levels of insurance coverage, regulatory compliance, and documentation. Read more

8:00am - 6:30pm   Behavior Speaks Louder Than Words (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 provides participants with tools to understand problem behaviors in residential settings. The course is based on the premise that staff armed with the tools to understand what behavior is communicating can go a long way to improving the quality of care, and satisfaction of residents, families, and staff.   Diversity and Cultural Competence (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) Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) This three‐hour course will provide a basic overview of cultural competence and its importance for people in residential programs. Administrators will examine their thoughts on ethnicity and diversity issues. The class covers diversity at all levels including, but not limited to, race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and sexual identity. The course will address the issues leading to the passage of CA AB663 (2013).   Regulations: Ready for an Inspection? (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 two-hour course provides a roadmap for navigating inspections by your Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) with confidence. We move beyond basic compliance to explore the frequency and logic behind unannounced visits, the specific CARE tools used by analysts, and your legal requirements during an inspection. Participants will master the nuances of Type A, B, and C deficiencies, learn how to effectively appeal citations, and walk away with a concrete strategy for achieving and maintaining "substantial compliance". Read more