Assisted Living Administrator Training
July 14-16, 2026 and July 21-22, 2026
30-Hour Training Program (3.0 Credits)
Training Location: Nebraska Health Care Association - Vetter Senior Living Learning Center, 1200 Libra Drive, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE
Sponsored by: 
Facilitator: Connie Siefkes, RN, BSN, Curriculum Development and Learning Manager, Nebraska Health Care Association
School Policies: Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NHCLC) policies regarding admission, withdrawal, attendance, grades, transcripts, college credit, program requirements, and refunds are located in the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Education Catalog. NHCLC is an affiliate of Nebraska Health Care Association.
Program Content: The assisted living administrator training consists of 30 classroom hours. The classroom content will cover topics generic to all administrators in assisted living. This program will meet the requirements of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for assisted living administrator training. A wide range of information will be covered including administration, financial management, resident care and services, social services, gerontology, and rules, regulations, and standards relating to the operation of an assisted living facility.
Program Objectives: At the completion of the program, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the administrator in managing the operation of the facility
- Discuss the philosophy and principles of assisted living
- Describe the responsibilities for an administrator related to the financial aspects of the facility
- Develop a system for identifying a resident’s needs and incorporating them into the Resident Service Agreement
- Relate the provision of services to a resident with changing needs
- Describe the normal aging process in relation to care and services
- Review the rules, regulations, and standards of operation related to the assisted living facility
Audience: This program is designed for any individual in or planning to be in an administrator/director/manager position in an assisted living facility.
College Credit: Nebraska Health Care Learning Center awards [3.0] hours of college credit upon successful completion of this course. See the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Education Catalog (Published: April 2025) for credit requirements. To receive college credit, a high school or equivalent transcript and a Transcript Request form must be on file with NHCLC within 30 days of completing the course. Email or fax transcripts will not be accepted. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to receive college credit.
CE Credit: 30 hours of continuing education credit is available. This training is appropriate for the educational requirement for assisted living administrators.
Training Schedule:
| Tuesday, July 14 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
| 8:00 a.m. |
8:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
Introduction to Assisted Living | Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Retirement Communities, History of Assisted Living, Staffing and Training Requirements |
| 9:45 a.m. |
10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m. |
Introduction to Assisted Living, Part 2 | Transitions of Care, Grievances, Customer Satisfaction, Quality Improvement |
| 11:00 a.m. |
11:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:15 a.m. |
12:00 p.m. |
Gerontology and Aging, Part 1 |
| 12:00 p.m. |
12:45 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:45 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
Gerontology and Aging, Part 2 |
| 1:30 p.m. |
1:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 1:45 p.m. |
2:45 p.m. |
Resident Rights |
| 2:45 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:00 p.m. |
4:15 p.m. |
Serving Emerging Assisted Living Populations: Dementia, Behavioral Health, and High Acuity |
| Wednesday, July 15 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
| 8:30 a.m. |
9:30 a.m. |
License Requirements, Regulations, and Survey |
| 9:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45 a.m. |
10:45 a.m. |
Complex Nursing, Abuse Reporting, and Food Code |
| 10:45 a.m. |
11:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:00 a.m. |
12:00 p.m. |
The Dining Experience in Assisted Living |
| 12:00 p.m. |
12:45 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:45 p.m. |
1:45 p.m. |
Training and Competency Evaluations |
| 1:45 p.m. |
2:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
Medication Aide Delegation |
| 3:00 p.m. |
3:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15 p.m. |
4:15 p.m. |
Common Medication Errors |
| Thursday, July 16 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
| 8:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
Revenue and General Accounting, Part 1 |
| 9:45 a.m. |
10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:00 a.m. |
11:15 a.m. |
Revenue and General Accounting, Part 2 |
| 11:15 a.m. |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:00 p.m. |
1:15 p.m. |
Infection Control in Assisted Living |
| 1:15 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 1:30 p.m. |
2:45 p.m. |
Emergency Preparedness |
| 2:45 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:00 p.m. |
4:15 p.m. |
Fire Safety and Safety Code |
| Tuesday, July 21 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
| 8:30 a.m. |
9:30 a.m. |
Federal Wage and Hour Requirements |
| 9:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45 a.m. |
11:15 a.m. |
OSHA |
| 11:15 a.m. |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:00 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. |
Insurance Liability and Workers Compensation |
| 1:30 p.m. |
1:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 1:45 p.m. |
2:45 p.m. |
Leading Teams |
| 2:45 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:00 p.m. |
4:15 p.m. |
Managing Family Expectations and Communication |
| Wednesday, July 22 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
| 8:30 a.m. |
9:30 a.m. |
Resident Service Agreement and Legal Decision Making | Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney |
| 9:30 a.m. |
9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45 a.m. |
10:45 a.m. |
Resident Service Agreement and Legal Decision Making, Part 2 | Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney |
| 10:45 a.m. |
11:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:00 a.m. |
12:00 p.m. |
Resident Assessment and Person-Centered Services |
| 12:00 p.m. |
12:45 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:45 p.m. |
1:45 p.m. |
Aged and Disabled Waiver and Level of Care Determination Changes |
| 1:45 p.m. |
2:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
Marketing, Employment Practice, and Supervision |
| 3:00 p.m. |
3:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15 p.m. |
4:15 p.m. |
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Basics for Assisted Living |
Format: In-person only
Registration Fee:
|
Members |
Non-Members |
| Tuition |
$231 |
$231 |
| Fees |
$468 |
$1,167 |
| Total Tuition and Fees |
$699 |
$1398 |
| Make-up Days |
$45 |
$45 |
Scholarships: Information and application can be found online.
Registration Information: PRE-REGISTRATION is encouraged. Registration at the door will be accepted if space permits. If you wish to confirm your registration, call the NHCA office at 402-435-3551.
Registration includes breaks and the handout link.
Handouts: Printed handouts will not be provided. Prior to the program, registrants will receive
an email with links to view the handouts.
Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation, which is available in the "Education" tab in your account profile.
Attendance and Cancellation: Students must complete at least 50% of the course to be eligible for make-up days. An incomplete is given until time and content are made up. Substitution, cancellation, and refund policies can be found at this link.
Liability Release Statement: Photographs are taken during Nebraska Health Care Association events for use in media releases, newsletters, nehca.org, and social media. By registering for this event, you grant NHCA the right to use your name and photograph for such purposes.
Hotel Room Block: Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln South, 5865 Boboli Ln Lincoln, NE 68516
Call 402-423-1555 and mention Nebraska Health Care Association to receive the discounted room rate of $122 a night.
Please make your reservations by June 30, 2026. The discounted room rate is not guaranteed for any reservations made after these dates.
Disabilities: If a registrant has a disability that requires an accommodation, email [email protected].
Questions: For questions about this training, contact:
Nebraska Health Care Learning Center, 1200 Libra Drive, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE
Phone: 402-435-3551
Email: [email protected]