Michigan MCAL Center for Assisted Living CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR HAVE YOU BEEN? Register today to join a prestigious group of certified professionals.
CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR HAVE YOU BEEN? As a Certified Assisted Living Director, you will join a prestigious elite group of Michigan professionals who have achieved a voluntary certification developed and maintained by the Michigan Center for Assisted Living. The certification has the high caliber you deserve as an assisted living administrator and is the only voluntary certification available in our state. Regardless if you are currently a director, moving up the career ladder or re tooling yourself to join the assisted living profession by participating in, you will not only gain certification but will come away with the assurance that you have been proven capable through successfully completing the Residential Care/Assisted Living (RCAL) licensure examination which is equivalent to the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing examination. This national exam is developed by the highly respected National Association of Long term Care Administrator Board (NAB). Corporate Leadership can be sure that if you send your staff or directors for the Training Program they will be empowered for success; you don t want to miss out on this opportunity to certify your assisted living leadership. OVERVIEW Rationale: Currently in the State of Michigan there is not a certification or credentialing required to hold the title of Director or administrator in any assisted living setting, including adult foster care (AFC), home for the aged (HFA) or other assisted living settings where licensure is not required. The Training Program is developed to proactively serve as a model for best practice within the profession. Objective: Having directors/administrators who achieve a high level of qualification will better enhance the care and lives of our residents in assisted living environments. aims to raise the bar by offering current and new directors/administrators a professional certification based on Michigan s most comprehensive state specific training and a thorough process of preparation for NAB RC/AL exam success. Participants will be well versed in federal and state rules and regulations. Additionally, no other program is better suited to re tool individuals who are experiencing a career change and seeking a position in the Assisted Living profession. Commitment: The Training Program is an intimate, interactive, multi step program. participants will learn through in class training and through guided self study. Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate, network and learn with other professionals during class and will visit multiple assisted living facilities during the classes. While participants are responsible for completing the NAB exam on their own, the program will help support their success!
Step by step to achieving your and NAB Certification. CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR Step 1 : Attend Part A two day in class training. Using the Assisted Living Operations Manual as a guide, participants will navigate the differences in HFA, AFC and unlicensed assisted living facilities. In depth review of state laws, rules, regulations and public acts will be studied in detail, as well as everything from medication to compliance programs. Participants will also tour HFA and AFC communities to learn from field professionals and experience mock surveys, using the most up to date tools and forms available. Step 2: Complete independent six week self study & Senior Living University open book exam. Participants will review the provided Senior Living University (SLU) self study manuals which will include the tools to effectively manage numerous departments including dietary, nursing, financial and human resources. It will also include tools to help further develop quality programs for residents and how to maintain census through effective marketing. Participants will complete and submit the SLU open book exam (85% or higher to pass) prior to B in class training. This open book exam will help gauge participant s knowledge of the assisted living core competencies and help prepare Training Program participants for the NAB RC/AL exam. Step 3: Attend Part B two day in class training. Participants will have the most current reference material available from the National Association of Long term Care Administrator s Board (NAB). Through various interactive hands on exercises, participants will build off the foundation of knowledge learned throughout the previous six weeks. Multiple breakout sessions will educate and prepare participants on the nationally recognized five domains of practice: Resident Services; Human Resources; Leadership; Finances; and Physical Environment. Part B will also include details of NAB RC/AL Exam and registration instructions. Step 4: Take the National Association of Boards (NAB) of Long Term Care Examiners RC/AL Exam.* After completion of both Part A and B, participants will be qualified to apply for the NAB RC/AL national exam. The NAB RC/AL national exam is not required in Michigan however, it is mandatory in ten other states. Detailed exam registration instructions will be provided during day two of Part B. *The cost of the NAB RC/AL exam is not included in the program tuition. Registration and payment for the NAB RC/AL exam is the sole responsibility of the student. Process guidance is provided during training.
Michigan MCAL Center for Assisted Living will enhance your training and distinction in the industry. Moreover, we firmly believe this priceless program will help enhance the lives of your residents. Steps to & NAB Certification 1. Attend Part A two day in class training. 2. Complete independent six week selfstudy & Senior Living University openbook exam. 3. Attend Part B two day in class training. 4. Take the National Association of Boards (NAB) of Long Term Care Examiners RC/AL Final Exam. FACILITATOR Heather Anderson, As the owner of Senior Life Concepts, Heather is honored to serve as the distinguished Vice Chair of the National Continuing Education Review Service Committee (NCERS) for NAB (National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards). Heather is proud to have influenced the education of numerous administrators as a contributing editor of the RC/AL Study Guide as well as through her role as facilitator of the program as contracted by the Michigan Center for Assisted Living (MCAL). The MCAL Training Program has proven so effective that our company has made a commitment that all of our Executive Directors will participate in this course. OTHER SPEAKERS Testimonials: Daniel Charpentier After many years as an assisted living director and owner, I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about all facets of running an assisted living home. I was amazed to see how much more there was to learn AND that there was a program available to provide the information I was missing. Sheila Hughes The growth of assisted living is tremendous, so when I was looking for a career change, I knew this was the course for me. I would recommend this course to anyone who has the goal of being an administrator. Joseph LeBlanc As an owner for years of several assisted living homes, I was amazed how much I learned. Thank you. Don Dockerty Other speakers may include MCAL President/CEO Linda Lawther; a representative from the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing; Michael Lebenbom, attorney; and other HFA and/or AFC directors, registered nurses or other assisted living staff.
2012 MCAL PLEASE PRINT. SUBMIT ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER REGISTRANT. Name: Title: Facility/Company: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: DATES Fax : E mail (required): Confirmation of registration, important program, location and/or lodging information will be sent via e mail (if provided) prior to the program. (Check ONE date from Part A & check ONE date from Part B.) You MUST attend both days of A prior to B. Part A (check one date from Part A) Jan. 20 21, 2012 *OWNERS only Ingham Regional Assisted Living, Lansing Feb. 3 4, 2012 (Fri. & Sat.) Waldonwood at Cherry Hill, Canton May 8 9, 2012 Ingham Regional Assisted Living, Lansing October 19 20, 2012 (Fri. & Sat.) Waldonwood at Cherry Hill, Canton Part B (check one date from Part B) Part B will be held at the HCAM/MCAL Offices in Lansing. March 9 10, 2012 *OWNERS only March 16 17, 2012 (Fri. & Sat.) June 26 27, 2012 December 7 8, 2012 (Fri. & Sat.) MCAL Member $1,395 per person PAYMENT INFORMATION Check One: Visa Credit Card Number: MasterCard Expiration. Date: Security Code: Discover Total Amount Due: $ Billing Zip Code (for credit card): Check/Money Order (enclosed) Cardholder Name: Cardholder Signature: MCAL Registration Policies: By submitting this registration form, you agree to adhere by the registration policies stated below. Registration Please utilize this form to register for the 2012 MCAL Training Program. Please type or print clearly one form per registrant. This form may be duplicated for additional registrants. Completed forms should be mailed or faxed to the address listed below. Telephone reservations will NOT be accepted. Please make a copy of this registration form for your own records. Event Confirmation After your registration form has been processed, an e mail confirming your registration will be sent to the e mail address provided on this registration form. Please be sure to also include a current fax number with area code on this form. Payment & Applicable Rate The registration rate submitted will be subject to approval by MCAL. Incorrect rate calculations will automatically be verified and adjusted to the correct rate and charged accordingly by MCAL. For questions regarding your membership status for your applicable rate, please contact Finance Specialist Meggen Galbreath at the association by phone at (517) 622 6188 prior to submission. All registration fees, regardless of membership status, are due at the time of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover. We will also accept a check or money order payable to MCAL. To avoid duplicate charges, please submit only one registration form (either by mail or fax). Cancellation & Refund Policy All refund requests must be made in writing by e mail to the attention of Lea Osborne at COST (check one applicable rate below): Non MCAL Member $1,850 per person LeaOsborne@hcam.org. Telephone cancellations will NOT be accepted. Individual registration fees, less a 25% processing fee, will be refunded for cancellations received prior to thirty days before the selected program s start date. Cancellations received after this date, and no show registrants, will not receive a refund. Refunds will be issued six to eight weeks following the program. Overnight Accommodations Discounted room rates are available for participants; additional overnight accommodation information will be distributed in the program confirmation e mail. Your registration for the program does NOT automatically guarantee your overnight accommodations. All overnight accommodations must be made independently by the registrant. Consent to Use of Photographic Images Registration and attendance at, or participating in, MCAL events and/or activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to MCAL's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities. Questions Should you have questions regarding this program, please contact Lea Osborne by phone at (517) 622 6189 or by e mail at LeaOsborne@hcam.org prior to the program. Remit completed form & payment to: MCAL 7413 Westshire Dr., Lansing, MI 48917 or fax to: (517) 627 3016