CALA COURSE
Certified Assisted Living Administrator
56 hour Certified Assisted Living Administrator Workshop
This workshop is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and NAB (National Association of Long Term Care Administration Boards). Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be eligible to sit for the Assisted Living Administrator licensing exam.
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Course Cost:
$1,700.00
Policy:
$250 Non-Refundable Deposit due upon registration
This workshop consists of 40 hours of classroom training, taught by a network of experts in the Senior Care Industry, and a 16 hour practicum in an Assisted Living Community.
All instructors are licensed professionals with extensive experience in their field.
Unlike many newer programs available, our consultants and instructors are currently employed as Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Social Service Consultants and Pharmacists with some of the most well-known companies in the healthcare industry!
Upon completion of this program and a passing grade on the state exam, students may operate the following type of communities:
* Assisted Living Residence (ALR)
* Assisted Living Program (ALP)
* Comprehensive Care Homes
* Adult Medical Day Care
The 56 Hour CALA Workshop consists of the following:
* 40 hours in a classroom setting
* 16 hours clinical rotation (Varis Health hosts ONE 8 hour Practicum with each workshop. The second 8 hour Practicum can be completed at an Assisted Living Facility or Adult Day Care of your choice - including your place of employment.
Course Eligibility
* Age 21 or older
* Criminal Background Clearance
* High School degree
Workshop Content
8 Hour Operations Practicum Hosted by Varis Health during each Course
You must complete TWO- 8 Hour Practicum Days in a Facility Setting. *One Operations Practicum &
One Health and Wellness Practicum*
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are your classes always in the same location?
A1: No, we try and have the classes in various locations around the state of New Jersey .
Q2: How long do I have to take the state exam after completing your course?
A2: You need to take the exam within 24 months after completion of our course or you will be required to take the course again.
Q3: How much is the state test and how long is the state test?
A3: Currently it is $53 and 120 minutes.
Q4: What if I don't pass the state test?
A4: You can fail the exam two (2) times, if you don't pass with a 75%, you will have to retake a NJDOH approved course. Our students have a 95% pass rate.
Q5: After I pass the state exam, do I have to complete any continuing education courses?
A5: Yes, you will need to complete at least 30 hours during the lifetime of your certification. For more details you can visit www.psiexams.com