The Assisted Living Manager Program, as approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board) is a 40-hour classroom based program. This Program will provide students with the theory and skills required to practice as an Assisted Living Facility Manager for either an Assisted Living Home or Assisted Living Center. Class begins at 7:00 AM each morning.

The curriculum covers Resident Services Management, Personnel Management, Medication Management, Legal Aspects, Financial Management, Physical Environment Management, and Regulations. Teaching methods employ a variety of strategies covering discussion, videos, and computer-aided technology. Graduates of the Assisted Living Manager Program will be expected to take the Assisted Living Facility Manager Board Exam to obtain certification and should plan for the exam fee of $300.00 ($150.00 application & $150.00 exam) not included in the program costs. Certification requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board). 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

1. Demonstrates an understanding and comprehension of Title 9 Health Services Code, Chapter 10, Article 1 & 8, reflecting Health Services regulatory code requirements in Assisted Living.
2. Demonstrates an understanding and comprehension of Title 4, Chapter 33 of the NCIA Board requirements for Assisted Living Facility Managers’ certification.
3. Acquire knowledge of financial and managerial principles of generally accepted accounting principles.
4. Provide correct resident care by learning established standards and practice guidelines as reflected by Title 8 and applied through effective policies and procedures.
5. Develop personnel approaches in concert with Title 8 as well as resident care requirements. 

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Copy of High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to meet application requirements of the NCIA Board. Of note is the requirement of 2,080 hours of health-related, verifiable experience in the past 5 years, a High School Diploma / GED, plus Certification of Training Completion as an Assisted Living Caregiver as noted below. You can download the application at http://www.aznciaboard.us
• Must have a certification as a Caregiver dated after August 2013. This requirement is waived for currently licensed Arizona nurses, doctors or administrators.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete 40 classroom hours.
• Score 80% or higher on all competency exams and the course final.
• Optional: Pass the NCIA Board Written Final Exam through D&S Diversified Technology.
• Optional: Pass the NCIA Board Certification Exam.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

• AMTI Assisted Living Facility Manager Manual

POST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Vocational opportunities to work as a Certified Assisted Living Facility Manager in assisted living homes and centers may be found throughout Arizona. The candidate must be 21 years old, a certified Arizona Assisted Living Facility Manager with current certification in CPR/First Aid, AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, and TB clearance to seek these opportunities.
• Some Assisted Living Employers may require additional criminal background checks and/or drug screens.

TUITION, COST AND FEES: 

Course Tuition                                                $400

Administrative Fee                                         $200

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Total program cost due to AMTI                    $600.00

Tuition includes: textbook (digital version) and lab materials.

Additional costs not included and not payable to AMTI (subject to change):

State Written Final Exam                                $125 (payable to D&S Diversified Technologies)

NCIA Board Certification Exam                    $300 (payable to NCIA Board)

Facility Manager Exam Study Guide              $35 (available through AMTI)

PAYMENT OPTIONS: 

Pay cost in full upon registration. No finance or setup fees. Total cost $600.