The LeadingAge Iowa Assisted Living Leadership Certification course is formatted to help attendees manage their time while still receiving quality training and networking with colleagues. The course is designed with a combination of 4 half days of live virtual online training as well as on-demand, recorded sessions that can be taken anytime/anywhere that internet access is available.

Attendees can start taking the on-demand, recorded sessions once registration for the course is completed. All on-demand recordings will need to be completed before the April 22 live virtual online training. The live virtual online training is scheduled on April 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Attendees must attend all sessions (virtual online training days and all on-demand recordings) and pass an exam by 80 percent to receive certification. The exam will be comprehensive of the material included in the live virtual online training and recorded sessions and it will be sent out on April 22 at the conclusion of all sessions.

Assisted Living: Leadership Certification will allow the leadership of the assisted living programs from the administrator, manager, and/or assisted living nurse to have an understanding of the core components of a well-managed assisted living program. Obtaining this certification shows a commitment to the tenants, families, and staff that you have the knowledge and experience to take your assisted living program into the future. This program covers the five topic areas identified by the American College of Health Care Administrators for the Certified Assisted Living Administrator and meets the requirement at 69.29(5) that all programs employing a new program manager after January 1, 2010, shall require the manager within six months of hire to complete an assisted living management class whose curriculum includes at least six hours of training specifically related to Iowa rules and laws on assisted living programs. Managers who have completed a similar training prior to January 1, 2010, shall not be required to complete additional training to meet this requirement. This program will allow you to become a Certified Assisted Living Leader through LeadingAge Iowa. You must attend all of the live virtual online training and on-demand recorded sessions and pass an exam by 80 percent to receive certification. You must recertify every 2 years by obtaining at least 20 hours of CE credit on the latest educational developments and practices in the field. Twelve hours of this education will need to be LeadingAge Iowa/LeadingAge programs.

Registration Fees

LeadingAge Iowa Member $550
Prospective Member $950

Registration fees include handouts, access to on-demand content once registration is received, CEU/attendance certificate and Assisted Living Leadership Certification for a 2-year period.

Registration for the Assisted Living Leadership Certification is now open.