CALD

As a Certified Assisted Living Director, you will join a prestigious group of professionals who have achieved a voluntary certification developed and maintained by the Health Care Association of Michigan. The high caliber CALD certification program is NAB-approved for Assisted Living Director voluntary certification in Michigan.

If you are currently a director or moving up the career ladder, by participating in CALD, you will not only gain certification but you will also come away with the assurance that you have elevated your knowledge and abilities by successfully completing the Core Licensure and the Residential Care/Assisted Living (RC/AL) line of service examinations. These national exams are developed by the highly respected National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board (NAB).

Corporate leaders: You can be sure that staff sent through the CALD Training Program will be ready for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to certify your assisted living leadership.

2025 Dates

Part A:
February 20-21, 2025 – registration closed
April 24-25, 2025 – registration closed
July 17-18, 2025 – registration closed
October 16-17, 2025

Part B*:
April 10-11, 2025 – registration closed
June 19-20, 2025 – registration closed
September 18-19, 2025
December 11-12, 2025

* Must complete Part A prior to Part B

If you’ve already taken the CALD course but need a refresher before taking your exam, we offer a refresher course!

CALD Refresher

Existing CALD looking to renew your certification?

CALD Renewal

STEPS TO CALD CERTIFICATION

1. Attend CALD Part A two-day virtual training.

2. Complete independent six-week self-study and Senior Living University open-book exam.

3. Attend CALD Part B two-day virtual training.

4. Pass the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Core and RC/AL Line of Service exams.

RATIONALE

Currently in the state of Michigan there is not a certification or license required to hold the title of director or administrator in any assisted living setting, including adult foster care (AFC), homes for the aged (HFA), or other assisted living settings. The CALD Training Program is developed to proactively serve as a model for “best practice” within the profession.

OBJECTIVE

Having directors/administrators who achieve a high level of qualification will better enhance the care and lives of our residents in assisted living environments. CALD aims to raise the bar by offering current and new* directors/administrators a professional certification based on Michigan’s most comprehensive state-specific training and a thorough process of preparation for NAB Core and RC/AL exam success. Participants will be well versed in federal and state rules and regulations.

*review prerequisites for more information

COMMITMENT

The CALD Training Program is an intimate, interactive, multi-step program. CALD participants will learn through virtual group training and through guided self-study. Participants will also have the opportunity to collaborate, network and learn with other professionals during class. While participants are responsible for completing the NAB Core and RC/AL exams on their own, the CALD program is designed to support their success!

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Effective August 2018, any individual who registers for the HCAM CALD Training Program MUST meet the required training NAB Core and RC/AL exam per-requisites:

A high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of work experience in the continuum of long-term care, including one year in a management or supervisory position.

Or –

An associate’s degree, plus one year of work experience in the continuum of long-term care, including six months in a management or supervisory position.

Or –

A bachelor’s degree, plus six months of management or supervisory experience in the continuum of long-term care.

Or –

Be currently licensed as a long-term care administrator.

Note: All management or supervisory requirements must be in the long-term care continuum which could be home and community based, assisted living and/or skilled care.

By registering for the HCAM CALD Training Program, you attest that the registrant meets one of the training program prerequisites indicated above. Register today to join a prestigious group of certified professionals!

FACILITATORS AND SPEAKERS

CALD facilitators are all CALD Certified and experienced assisted living directors. Other speakers may include a representative from the AFC Licensing Division within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA); Michael Lebenbom, attorney; and other HFA and/or AFC directors, nurses and/or other assisted living staff.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

CALD Part A: This continuing education activity is appropriate for adult foster care providers for a recommended maximum of 16 clock hours of professional development.

CALD Part B: This continuing education activity is appropriate for adult foster care providers for a recommended maximum of 16 clock hours of professional development.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

HCAM Member Rate: $1,599

Prospective Member Rate: $2,500

HCAM REGISTRATION POLICIES

Registration: Please use this form to register for the 2024 HCAM’s CALD Certification Training Program. Payment is due with registration. Online registration requires a credit card. Completed forms may also be mailed or faxed to the address listed on the form with payment included no later than three weeks before the Part A date you are registering for.

Event Confirmation: After your registration form has been processed, an event confirmation will be emailed to your attention. Please be sure to include a current email address on this form. If you do not receive a confirmation within 14 business days, please email Mary Gettel.