CareAcademy is now offering a new catalog of California Department of Social Services (CDSS)-approved continuing education units (CEUs) for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Facility (ARF) administrators. This new content helps administrators meet the required 20 hours of self-paced training as part of their biennial 40-hour CEU requirement, now available directly through the CareAcademy platform.
Why This Matters
California requires RCFE and ARF administrators to complete 40 hours of CDSS-approved CEU training every two years. At least 20 of those hours must be live instruction, either in person or livestreamed. The remaining hours can be completed through self-paced courses, but only if the courses are approved by CDSS.
Through a new partnership with CEUSrEZ, CareAcademy is offering 35 hours of CDSS-approved self-paced training designed to meet this need. The classes are practical, focused, and relevant to administrators working in residential care.
🔑 This offering is available to all California customers with the CareAcademy Complete package.
Who This Serves
This new offering supports:
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RCFE Administrators who care for older adults, typically age 60 and above
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ARF Administrators who care for adults ages 18 to 59 with developmental, physical, or mental disabilities
Courses are delivered online in a self-paced format with PDF materials, knowledge checks, and a final exam. A passing score of 70% is required. All classes are available in English.
What’s Covered
This curriculum includes required topics such as:
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8 hours on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease care
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4 or more hours on California laws, regulations, and standards
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A 1-hour training on LGBTQ+ cultural competency (for those who did not complete this during initial certification)
Course List and Credit Hours
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Abuse, Neglect, and Mandated Reporting | 2 |
| Assisted Living Medications | 2 |
| CCRCs: A Bridge Across Generations | 2 |
| Enhancing Family Involvement and Managing Family Dynamics | 2 |
| Falls in the Elderly | 3 |
| How to Manage Depression in the Elderly | 1 |
| Infection Control | 3 |
| Managing and Communicating with Dementia Residents | 4 |
| Medical Ethics in LTC | 3 |
| Performance Appraisals | 2 |
| Residents’ Rights | 2 |
| Transportation in LTC | 1 |
| Understanding Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Mental Illnesses | 4 |
| Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act | 2 |
| Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment for LGBTQ+ Residents | 1 |
| Confidentiality, HIPAA Compliance, and Ethical Responsibilities | 1 |
Supporting California’s Long-Term Care Workforce
With this launch, CareAcademy is expanding its role in supporting long-term care teams across California. Administrators now have an easy, cost-effective way to meet self-paced CEU requirements and stay compliant, all in one place.
🟢 These CDSS-approved CEU classes are now live and included in the Complete package for all California customers.