OHCA’s Online Activity Director Training Course

OHCA’s Activity Director Training Course, now offered as two separate courses–one for professionals in nursing facilities and one for professionals in assisted living/residential care facilities–has been updated and is now live. These courses are self-paced, home study trainings for professionals working in or intending to work in Oregon nursing, skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential care facilities. Attendees can enroll and begin a course at any time – making it the perfect training for busy professionals or people entering the field of long term care.

Please reach out to education@ohca.com with any questions.

Pricing: $325/OHCA members; $425/Non-Members

Nursing Facility

This course meets the 36-hour training requirements for nursing facility activity directors and the training requirements of OAR 411-086-0230(1)(a)(D) (Activity Services) for Nursing Facility Activity Directors. It covers all required topics under OAR 411-086-0230 Exhibit 86-1: 36-Hour Activities Workshop Required Curriculum.

  • View the Oregon Nursing Facility Activity Director qualifications and requirements here.
  • Register here.

Assisted Living/Residential Care Facility

Education Highlights

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OHCA offers a variety of educational opportunities that can be administered at your facility in person and accessed online, anytime.

Please review the ongoing, OnDemand, education offerings below and the live trainings on our education calendar. If you need education on a certain topic or specific trainings for your organization, please contact Melodie King, mking@ohca.com, and we can work with you to provide you timely and relevant education content you need.

ALF/RCF Administrator Training

The OHCA 40-hour Administrator Training Program offers a unique opportunity to learn about best practices from a variety of respected consultants and community-based care professionals. This training program is designed to balance information, resource materials, and interactive exercises. This course will prepare you to develop services and procedures that reflect community-based care values and comply with licensing rules. Attendees will discuss emerging issues that impact services and how to comply with regulatory intent. Managers who attend this training will gain insight necessary to guide corporate policy development and undertake local community oversight.

View and register for upcoming ALF/RCF Administrator Training sessions on our Member Portal.

Licensure Process

Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This is NOT a license. You still have to:

  • Submit an application and application fee ($100).
    • Include all the items listed on page 4 of the application or your application will be returned to you as incomplete.
  • Schedule and pass the licensure exam and pay the exam fee ($125).
  • Pay license fee to get your license ($130)

Licensure Resources

For licensing questions, contact Kyle Bivens at Kyle.Bivens@oha.oregon.gov or 503-373-1740.

General Course Information

This course meets the training requirements of OAR 853-035-0000. To complete the virtual 40-hour administrator training course, attendees must complete the following items:

  1. Attend all live virtual instruction days. Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ( approx. 27.5 hours)
  2. Online learning modules through Oregon Care Partners (approx. 9.5 hours)
  3. Study guide (approx. 3 hours) due before Friday’s class

Role of the RN

This three-day intensive orientation to the role of the nurse in community based care will benefit both new and experienced assisted living and residential care nurses. Participants will not only learn the foundations and basic principles of community-based care nursing in ALF/RCF but also how to operationalize the critical roles and responsibilities of a CBC nurse. Health service directors will understand the scope of the settings and practice, health service related regulations including medication administration and regulatory focuses, delegation, service planning and RN oversight/assessment of residents’ health care needs, quality improvement systems, and documentation.

View upcoming Role of the RN sessions on our events calendar.

AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep

This course is online and self-paced. AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep is the first step toward achieving ANCC certification. Nurses who complete the Gero Nurse Prep course experience a 96% pass rate on the ANCC exam. Gero Nurse Prep is affordable and comes with 30 expertly developed CEUs for RNs.

Go to www.geronurseprep.com to learn more.

AHCA Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO)

The AHCA Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) course provides education for healthcare professionals who seek to serve as Infection Preventionists.   Individuals who complete the course will be trained to effectively implement and manage an Infection Prevention and Control Program at their nursing facilities.

The course is an online, self-study program with 23 hours of training. It includes online lectures, case studies and interactive components taught by subject matter experts who have real life experience working in long term/post-acute care.  It addresses both clinical and organizational systems, processes and cultural aspects of infection prevention and control that are fundamental to effectively leading and administering a successful Infection Prevention & Control program.  Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive certificates including 23 ANCC contact hours.

Go to https://educate.ahcancal.org/p/ipco to learn more and to register.

All AHCA Education

View all education for long term care providers from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) here.

  • Infection Control Certificate Program: Individual purchase by facilities only. Registration fees for facilities with 0-200 staff are: $1,500/member and $2,000/non-member | Facilities with 201+ staff: $2,000/member and $2,500/non-member
  • Infection Prevention Post-COVID: Registration fees are: $199/member and $249/non-member
  • Person Centered Care in a PDPM World: $350/members and $650/non-members. Individuals may register for this course and group/team registrations are available by following these group registration instructions. Discounts are available when registering five or more individuals.
  •  Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness Compliance: Registration fees are: Free/members and $65/non-members
  • Water Management Module: Born from IPCO and dealing with safe water practices. Registration fees are $25/member and $65/non-member
  • Functional Outcomes: Registration fees are: $199/member and $650/non-member
  • High-Intensity Physical Rehabilitation in Medically Complex Populations (in association with the University of Colorado, Denver): This course content and fees were developed by the University of Colorado. We are a marketing partner. Registration fees are: $495/member and $595/non-member
  • Population Health Management Innovation Center: A clearinghouse of information related to population health management. Registration fees are: $400/member and $1,200/non-member
  • Pioneering Solutions to the Workforce Crisis: Various solutions to address workforce issues. Registration fees are: $25/member and $65/non-member
  • PDPM Webinar Series: Various topics pertaining to PDPM. Registration fees are: $150/member and $650/non-member
  • Understanding SNF VBP: Registration fees are: $25/member and $65/non-member
  • Grief, Trauma & the Impact of Covid-19 on Residents and Staff: Registration fees are: $100/member and $450/non-member