CareAcademy is proud to announce our newest curriculum designed specifically for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). This content offering is fully aligned with federal CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) training requirements—helping you meet initial and annual training standards with ease, support compliance during audits and surveys, and ultimately improve care outcomes for residents.
📍 Available now in the Advanced and Complete packages
Why This Curriculum Matters
The Conditions of Participation (CoPs) are not optional. These federal rules, enforced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), define the minimum standards SNFs must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Falling short can result in penalties or even disqualification from these programs.
One of the most critical CoP requirements? Staff training.
That’s where CareAcademy comes in.
What’s Included in the SNF CoP-Aligned Curriculum?
CareAcademy’s SNF curriculum is designed to help facilities satisfy federally mandated training requirements across three key staff categories:
👥 1. All-Staff Training
Covers compliance and resident-centered care topics for everyone working in the facility (including volunteers and contractors), including:
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Residents’ rights
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HIPAA
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Abuse prevention
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Infection control
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Behavioral health
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Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
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Ethics & Compliance
⏱️ Approx. 8.75 hours of content
🧑⚕️ 2. Nurse Aide Continuing Education
Builds on core clinical skills and behavioral competencies required under CMS CoPs.
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Role-specific dementia training
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Mental health & intellectual disability support
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CE-compliant topics with measurable impact
⏱️ 12+ hours of content
🍽️ 3. Feeding Assistant Training
Supports state-approved programs for non-medical staff assisting with meals. Includes:
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Person-centered dining
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Communication skills
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Nutrition and special diets
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Emergency procedures in dining areas
⏱️ 8 hours of content
Note: Feeding assistant requirements vary by state. CareAcademy’s curriculum is aligned with federal standards and applicable in most states.
Sample Courses in This Curriculum
Here’s a peek at just a few of the available classes:
| Course Title | Category | Language |
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| Residents’ Rights, HIPAA & Elder Abuse Prevention | All Staff / Feeding Assistant | English, Spanish |
| QAPI for SNFs | All Staff | English |
| Compliance & Ethics in SNFs | All Staff | English |
| Overview of Depression, Anxiety & Mental Illness | All Staff / CNA | English, Spanish |
| Modifying Diets for Chewing Difficulty | Feeding Assistant | English, Spanish |
| Delivering Person-Centered Dining | Feeding Assistant | English |
✳️ Full course catalog available here
Important Notes on Compliance
CareAcademy’s SNF curriculum is federally aligned, but some states may have additional training requirements.
If you’re unsure whether this meets your state-specific requirements, please contact [email protected] or your Customer Success Manager.