2011 CALD Booklet - Health Care Association of Michigan

MichiganMCALCenter for Assisted LivingCALDCERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTORCALDTRAININGPROGRAMHAVE YOU BEEN CALD?Register today to join a prestigious group of certified professionals.

Step by step toachieving yourCALD and NABCertification.CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTORCALDTRAININGPROGRAMStep 1 : Attend CALD Part A two‐day in‐class training.Using the Assisted Living Operations Manual as a guide, participants will navigate the differences inHFA, AFC and unlicensed assisted living facilities. In depth review of state laws, rules, regulations andpublic 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 experiencemock 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 includethe tools to effectively manage numerous departments including dietary, nursing, financial and humanresources. It will also include tools to help further develop quality programs for residents and how tomaintain census through effective marketing. Participants will complete and submit the SLU open‐bookexam (85% or higher to pass) prior to CALD B in‐class training. This open‐book exam will help gaugeparticipant’s knowledge of the assisted living core competencies and help prepare CALD TrainingProgram participants for the NAB RC/AL exam.Step 3: Attend CALD Part B two‐day in‐class training.Participants will have the most current reference material available from the National Association ofLong‐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 fivedomains of practice: Resident Services; Human Resources; Leadership; Finances; and PhysicalEnvironment. 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 CALD Part A and B, participants will be qualified to apply for the NAB RC/ALnational exam. The NAB RC/AL national exam is not required in Michigan however, it is mandatory inten other states. Detailed exam registration instructions will be provided during day two of CALD PartB. *The cost of the NAB RC/AL exam is not included in the CALD program tuition. Registration and payment for the NAB RC/ALexam is the sole responsibility of the student. Process guidance is provided during CALD training.CALD

MichiganMCALCenter for Assisted LivingCALD TRAINING PROGRAM 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 toCALD & NABCertification1. Attend CALD Part A two‐day in‐classtraining.2. Complete independent six week selfstudy& Senior Living University openbookexam.3. Attend CALD Part B two‐day in‐classtraining.4. Take the National Association ofBoards (NAB) of Long Term CareExaminers RC/AL Final Exam.FACILITATORHeather Anderson, CALDAs the owner of Senior Life Concepts, Heather is honoredto serve as the distinguished Vice‐Chair of the NationalContinuing Education Review Service Committee (NCERS)for NAB (National Association of Long‐Term CareAdministrator Boards). Heather is proud to have influencedthe education of numerous administrators as acontributing editor of the RC/AL Study Guide as well asthrough her role as facilitator of the CALD program ascontracted by the Michigan Center for Assisted Living(MCAL).“The MCAL CALD Training Program has proven soeffective that our company has made acommitment that all of our Executive Directors willparticipate in this course.”OTHER SPEAKERSTestimonials:‐ Pamela Wicks“After many years as an assisted living director andowner, I thought I was pretty knowledgeable aboutall facets of running an assisted living home. I wasamazed to see how much more there was to learnAND that there was a program available to providethe information I was missing.‐ Susan Hughes“The growth of assisted living is tremendous, sowhen I was looking for a career change, I knew thiswas the course for me. I would recommend this courseto anyone who has the goal of being an administrator.”‐ Joseph LeBlanc“As an owner for years of several assistedliving homes, I was amazed how much I learned.Thank you.”‐ Don DockertyOther speakers may include MCAL President/CEO Linda Lawther; arepresentative 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.

2011 MCAL CALD TRAINING PROGRAMPLEASE PRINT. SUBMIT ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER STUDENT.Name: _________________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________Facility/Company: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________Address: _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________Phone: _______________________________________________________TRAINING PROGRAM DATESFax : ______________________________________________E‐mail (required): ______________________________________________ Additional program/lodging information will be sent via e‐mail.(Check ONE date from CALD Part A & check ONE date from CALD Part B)Participants must attend both days of CALD A prior to attending CALD B. CALD Part A (check one date from Part A)__ Feb. 8‐9|Ingham Regional Assisted Living, Lansing__ April 29‐30 (Fri/Sat)|Ingham Regional Assisted Living, Lansing__ Oct. 25‐26|Huron Woods Assisted Living, Ann ArborCALD Part B (check one date from Part B)___ Mar. 22‐23|HCAM/MCAL Offices, Lansing___ June 17‐18 (Fri/Sat)|HCAM/MCAL Offices, Lansing___ Dec. 6‐7|HCAM/MCAL Offices, LansingTRAINING PROGRAM COST(check applicable rate):____ MCAL Member $1,350 per student____ Non‐MCAL Member $1,750 per studentPAYMENT INFORMATIONCheck 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.RegistrationPlease utilize this form to register for the 2011 MCAL CALD Training Program. Please type or printclearly one form per registrant. This form may be duplicated for additional registrants. Completedforms should be mailed or faxed to the address listed below. Telephone reservations will NOT beaccepted. Please make a copy of this registration form for your own records.Event ConfirmationAfter your registration form has been processed, an e‐mail confirming your registration will besent to the e‐mail address provided on this registration form. Please be sure to also include acurrent fax number with area code on this form.Payment & Applicable RateThe registration rate submitted will be subject to approval by MCAL. Incorrect rate calculationswill 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 FinanceSpecialist 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. Weaccept 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 PolicyAll refund requests must be made in writing by mail or fax to the attention of Lea Osborne.Telephone cancellations will NOT be accepted. Individual registration fees, less a 25% processingfee, will be refunded for cancellations received prior to thirty days before the selected program’sstart date. Cancellations received after this date, and no‐show registrants, will not receive arefund. Refunds will be issued six to eight weeks following the program.AttireCasual business attire is appropriate and encouraged for this program; however, roomtemperatures are difficult to regulate. Please dress in layers for your comfort.Overnight AccommodationsDiscounted room rates are available for CALD participants; additional overnight accommodationinformation will be distributed in the program confirmation e‐mail. Your registration for theprogram does NOT automatically guarantee your overnight accommodations. All overnightaccommodations must be made independently by the registrant.Consent to Use of Photographic ImagesRegistration and attendance at, or participating in, MCAL events and/or activities constitutes anagreement by the registrant to MCAL's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of theregistrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions andaudiotapes of such events and activities.QuestionsShould 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