Initial licensure
All prospective licensees, resident managers, floating resident managers and shift caregivers who intend to own, operate or work in APD-licensed adult foster homes are required to complete the following training:
Annual training requirements
Each year after initial licensure, the licensee, administrator, resident manager, floating resident manager and shift caregivers must:
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Complete at least 12 hours of
department-approved training related to the care of older adults or adults with physical disabilities in an adult foster home setting.
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Up to four of those hours may be related to the business operation of the adult foster home.
- A licensee, administrator, resident manager, floating resident manager and shift caregivers, as applicable, must maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
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Up to two hours of CPR and First Aid certification training may count towards the 12 hours of department-approved training.
Items listed below
do not count toward the required 12 hours:
- Registered nurse delegation or consultation
- Ensuring Quality of Care course (not including EQC refresher courses)
- Adult foster home orientation
- Ventilator-Assisted Care Course and skills competency checks
- Consultation with an accountant
General training