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Course Details
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the state ALF administrator competency test. If you are already serving as an ALF administrator, Florida law requires you to complete the CORE training and pass the state competency test within 90 days of starting your employment as an administrator. To learn more about the state competency test, testing schedule, and locations, please visit https://alfmacdonald-research.com/ .
Our course is exclusively online but the Course Instructor is available to answer questions via email, telephone, or virtually (Zoom or Teams) upon request. You may work at your own pace from anywhere and on almost any device to complete the course. You can register for this course at any time and get started immediately. Once you register, this training course will be available to you for 90 days.
The course contains downloadable material for all 11 required modules and provides access to all legislative and regulatory materials that govern the operations of Florida assisted living communities today. Each module also includes a presentation that summarizes current and key legislative and regulatory issues, to prepare you for the state ALF test, and most modules include video interviews with AL staff and administrators who provide helpful insights into assisted living operation and regulation. To progress to the next unit, students must pass a 10-item quiz with a minimum of 80%. Quizzes can be taken as many times as needed to reach the 80% standard. The quizzes really help to prepare you for passing the state competency test!
This Course Instructor is Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an approved Core Trainer (Provider registration number 1019000093). She is a research associate professor in the School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida and an expert on long-term care. The materials for this course have been vetted by an advisory board of assisted living experts with more than 100 years of experience. They include Kevin O’Neil, M.D., JoAnn Nolin, J.D., retired University of North Florida professor, ALF administrator Steve Strumpf, and key staff with LeadingAge Southeast.
Cost: $235
Learning Objectives
Download the course learning objectives here.
Target Audience
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about assisted living and becoming an ALF administrator in Florida. In summary, ALF administrators must:
- Be at least 21 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Complete a state-approved 26-hour ALF CORE Training course.
- After completing the course, pass the state ALF competency test with a 75% score or better
- Pass a Level 2 criminal history background screening, which is renewed periodically.
Additional Information
All individuals in a position to influence content for this course are required to disclose any financial relationship they have with an ineligible organization - there are no relevant financial relationships to disclose or mitigate.
To learn about the regulation of ALFs in Florida, including administrator requirements, visit: https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-health-facility-regulation/assisted-living-unit/assisted-living-facility.html
Cancellation Policy
- A refund of the registration fee, less $50, can be processed if requested in writing within 10 days of registration.
- After 10 days, no refund is available.
- To request a refund, contact radiaz@usf.edu