Assisted Living Administrator Training

May 29 - 30

June 5 - 6

June 12 - 13

8:30 am - 5:00 pm 

Program Description

This comprehensive 50-hour training program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to become licensed assisted living administrators in Rhode Island. The course covers essential topics related to the management and operations of assisted living residences, including legal requirements, resident care, facilities management, staff training, and financial management. The program is approved by the Rhode Island Department of Health and prepares participants for licensure and ongoing professional development in the field of assisted living. 

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of state and local regulations, including the administrator’s responsibilities and how to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The course emphasizes person-centered care, the importance of managing dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, and the best practices for delivering quality care in a safe, supportive, and well-managed environment.

Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will be prepared to effectively manage an assisted living residence, ensuring quality care and compliance with state and federal regulations while optimizing operational efficiency.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, attendees will be able to:

• Describe the key state and local regulations governing assisted living residences, including the administrator’s responsibilities, regulatory authority, and the processes for surveys, deficiencies, and corrections, with a focus on Rhode Island’s specific licensing and certification rules.
• Explain the philosophy of assisted living, its role in the Continuum of Care, key principles like person-centered care, and how federal laws and programs such as the Fair Housing Act, ADA, SSI, Medicaid, and Medicare impact the industry.
• Discuss the administrative processes in assisted living, including full disclosure, residency contracts, move-in procedures, individualized service plans, risk management, regulatory compliance, and handling surveys, grievances, and conflicts.
• Recognize dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, including their causes, stages, and symptoms, and learn strategies for managing challenging behaviors, creating dementia-capable environments, staffing programs, and supporting families in care.
• Summarize the role of nurses in assisted living, including their functions, responsibilities, and compliance with the RI Nurse Practice Act, as well as the administrator's role in overseeing nursing and medication management, staff training, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply key components, processes and best practices related to facilities management, human resources, sales and marketing, dining and food services, mental health care, activities and recreational services, and financial concepts and practices. 

Location: RIALA, 2253 Pawtucket Ave, Suite C, East Providence, RI 02914 

Exam: Wednesday, June 18, 2025; from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. 

RIALA Member Fees: 
Full Program: $1,950.00 | Individual Session: $145.00



Non-Member Fees: 
Full Program: $2,650.00 | Individual Session: $235.00 

Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025

Note: 

• A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot. No cancellations will be accepted after October 1st. 
• Space is limited to 18 attendees.

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