Assisted Living Manager

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective:

Description:

The Assisted Living Manager Program, as approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board) is a 40-hour classroom based program. This Program will provide students with the theory and skills required to practice as an Assisted Living Facility Manager for either an Assisted Living Home or Assisted Living Center.
The curriculum covers Resident Services Management, Personnel Management, Medication Management, Legal Aspects, Financial Management, Physical Environment Management, and Regulations. Teaching methods employ a variety of strategies covering discussion, videos, and computer-aided technology. Graduates of the Assisted Living Manager Program will be expected to take the Assisted Living Facility Manager Board Exam to obtain certification and should plan for the exam fee of $300.00 ($150.00 application & $150.00 exam) not included in the program costs. Certification requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board).

Program Objectives:
Demonstrates an understanding and comprehension of Title 9 Health Services Code, Chapter 10, Article 1 & 8, reflecting Health Services regulatory code requirements in Assisted Living.
Demonstrates an understanding and comprehension of Title 4, Chapter 33 of the NCIA Board requirements for Assisted Living Facility Managers’ certification.
Acquire knowledge of financial and managerial principles of generally accepted accounting principles.
Provide correct resident care by learning established standards and practice guidelines as reflected by Title 8 and applied through effective policies and procedures.
Develop personnel approaches in concert with Title 8 as well as resident care requirements.

B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$725 + $437 for CPR/FA=$35;TB=$30; DPS Finprt=$67; $300 AZ TEST
Total Cost= $1,162.00

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Digital Assisted Living Facility Manager Manual

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
No supplies needed.

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Student Services
Email: studentservices@lifework.edu
Phone number:480-461-1806

F. Direct Website link to the program:
Assisted Living Manager - Arizona (lifework.edu)

G. Additional information:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to meet application requirements of the NCIA Board. Of note is the requirement of 2,080 hours of health-related, verifiable experience in the past 5 years, a High School Diploma / GED, plus Certification of Training Completion as an Assisted Living Caregiver as noted below. You can download the application at http://www.aznciaboard.us
Must have a certification as a Caregiver dated after August 2013. This requirement is waived for currently licensed Arizona nurses, doctors or administrators.

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
Assisted Living Manager - Arizona (lifework.edu)

I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: Yes
Program approved by the Arizona State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers, (NCIA Board). http://www.aznciaboard.us/

• Stackable: Assisted Living Managers require begin both a Certified Caregiver and Certified Manager.

• Portable: No, recognized in the State of Arizona.

• Accredited Curriculum: No

J. Credential Attainment Rate: WIOA rate is 100%. The NCIA board tracks first-time exam pass rates for all approved programs and AMTI has a 85% pass-rate for the last 12-months.

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