Assisted Living Manager

The Assisted Living Certified Manager Program, as approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services is an 8 hour, classroom based program. This program will provide students with the theory and skills required to practice as an Assisted Living Facility Manager for one or two Assisted Living Facility Homes or Centers.

Curriculum covers financial, operational, personnel, and regulatory compliance in the management of an assisted living home or facility. Teaching methods employ a variety of strategies covering discussion, videos, and computer-aided technology. Graduates of the Assisted Living Certified Manager Program will be expected to take the Assisted Living Facility Manager Board exam to obtain licensure from the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers and should plan in advance for the exam fee of $300.00. Licensing requirements is the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board).

Classes are scheduled for one (1) Saturday each month timed to coincide with the cutoff date for submittal of the application to the NCIA Board. The class begins at 9:00am and concludes at 5:00pm. AMTI provides lunch as part of the course tuition.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITIES:

  • 21 Years of Age
  • Copy of High School Diploma, G.E.D., College Diploma/Transcript, or AMTI Test is required.
  • Must be able to meet application requirements of the Board of Examiners for Nursing Care Institutions. Of note is the requirement of 2080 hours of health related, verifiable experience in the past 5 years.
  • Must have a Certification as a Caregiver dated within 12 months of licensure application.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Complete 8 hour equivalent classroom requirement.
  • Pass competency exams at 80% or higher.
  • Pass the NCIA Board Licensing Exam.

TUITION, COST AND FEES:

  • Course Tuition is $100.00 (includes textbook, lab materials and lunch). Pay tuition in full at registration.
  • State Board Examination fee is $300.00 payable to the NCIA Board.
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POST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Vocational opportunities exist to work as a Licensed Assisted Living Facility Manager in assisted living homes and centers. The candidate must be 21 years old, a licensed Arizona Assisted Living Facility Manger with current certification in CPR and First Aid, plus a negative TB test and fingerprint clearance card to solicit these opportunities.