Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Government license, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Other
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Assisted Living Manager Certification Program
CIP Code: 52.0201
Program Synopsis
The Assisted Living Manager Program prepares individuals to manage assisted living facilities in accordance with Arizona regulations.
Upon successful completion of this program and passing the Arizona Assisted Living Manager state examination, candidates may apply for an Arizona Assisted Living Manager License through the Arizona Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers Board (NCIA Board).
After obtaining a manager’s license, candidates may also qualify to sit for the NCIA Board Administrator Examination, which is required for full licensure in certain assisted living settings.
A. Course Objective
The objective of the Assisted Living Manager Program is to prepare students with the administrative knowledge and operational competencies required to manage assisted living communities and comply with Arizona regulatory requirements.
Course content includes instruction in:
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Legal and ethical responsibilities of assisted living managers
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Personnel management and staff supervision
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Operations and facility management
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Resident services management
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Medication management oversight
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Regulatory compliance and documentation
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Business and administrative fundamentals of assisted living operations
The program satisfies the NCIA Board training requirement necessary for candidates to sit for the Arizona Assisted Living Manager state examination.
Competencies to be Achieved
Upon successful completion of the program and passing the state examination, students may obtain:
Arizona Assisted Living Manager Certification
After certification, candidates may apply for:
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Arizona Assisted Living Manager License
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Eligibility to sit for the NCIA Board Administrator Examination
Total Cost of Program
Total Program Cost: $1,125
The total program cost includes tuition and required program fees necessary for completion of the Assisted Living Manager training program.
Cost Breakdown
Cost Item
Amount
Tuition
$750
Administration & Technology Fee
$250
Arizona Assisted Living Manager State Examination
$125
Total Program Cost
$1,125
Additional Costs Not Included
Students may incur the following additional costs depending on individual circumstances:
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NCIA Board Administrator Examination Fee – $300
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Provisional License Fee – $100
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TB Test
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Fingerprint Clearance Card
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CPR / First Aid Certification
These costs are required for licensure or employment but are not included in program tuition.
Students who already possess required certifications may not need to repeat or repurchase those items.
Required Textbooks
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Assisted Living Administration and Management: Effective Practices and Model Programs in Elder Care
Darlene Yee-Melichar (E-Book) -
D&S Diversified Assisted Living Manager Candidate Handbook
Required regulatory references include:
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NCIA Board Statutes – Article 6
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NCIA Board Rules – Articles 1, 4, and 5
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Arizona Department of Health Services Statutes – Article 1
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Arizona Department of Health Services Rules – Article 8
Required Supplies
Students must obtain the following items prior to employment or licensure:
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CPR / First Aid Certification
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TB Test
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Fingerprint Clearance Card
Additional Requirements to Complete Program
Prospective students must meet the following requirements to enroll in the program and obtain licensure through the Arizona Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers Board (NCIA Board):
Education Requirement
Candidates must possess a U.S. High School Diploma or GED.
Individuals with foreign educational credentials should contact the NCIA Board directly to determine whether their credentials meet eligibility requirements for licensure.
Additional information regarding licensing requirements can be found on the NCIA Board website:
https://nciaboard.az.gov/resources/how-start-manager-certificate-application
Caregiver Certification Requirement
Candidates must hold a valid Arizona Assisted Living Caregiver Certification.
Students who do not already possess this certification may enroll simultaneously in the Assisted Living Caregiver training program, but must complete the caregiver certification prior to applying for the Assisted Living Manager license.
Certain healthcare professionals (such as physicians, registered nurses, or other qualifying healthcare professionals) may be exempt from the caregiver certification requirement in accordance with NCIA Board regulations.
Additional Requirements
Students must also be able to obtain:
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Fingerprint Clearance Card
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Negative TB test or chest X-ray
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CPR / First Aid certification
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Valid government-issued photo identification
These requirements are necessary for licensure and employment in Arizona assisted living facilities.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status / Credential Verification
Jose Rodolfo Guerra
Director of Admissions
Academy On-Demand
Email: Jose@academyon-demand.com
Phone: (520) 246-5604
Direct Website Link
https://www.academyon-demand.com/al-manager
Refund Policy
Students may receive a 100% refund within three days of enrollment, minus a $250 administrative fee.
No refunds are issued after the course has started.
Credential Information
Industry Recognized
Yes
Recognizing Organization:
Arizona Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers Board (NCIA Board)
Stackable Credential
Yes
This certification is part of the assisted living leadership career pathway and may lead to advancement into:
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Assisted Living Manager
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Assisted Living Administrator
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Administrator-in-Training Programs
Career Pathway
Healthcare Administration / Assisted Living Leadership
Portable Credential
Yes
Certification may be portable to other states depending on individual state licensing regulations.
Accredited Curriculum
No
The curriculum follows training requirements established by the NCIA Board, but the course itself is not accredited by a separate accrediting body.
Credential Attainment Rate
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
8
Hours
40
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
333 W Fort Lowell Road Suite 220
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
Assisted Living Manager
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
none
Refund Policy
100% refund if cancelled within 3 days minus a $250 admin fee. No refund after the start of the course.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AZ NCIA Board
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$125.00 state exam
In-State Tuition
$750.00 Tuition
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$750.00 Tuition
Registration Fee
$250.00 One time fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,125.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,125.00
