Penn State Abington is working with the PSU Beaver campus on this online program in 2025. Please note: In order to be eligible for this program, you must be a Certified Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA)
Assisted Living Administrator
According to 55 PA Code Chapter 2800, prior to employment as an Assisted Living Administrator, you must take this 15-hour training program in addition to the 100-hour Personal Care Home Administrator training and exam.
Summer 2025
Required Department of Human Services Orientation
- Date: Dates in the link below. Upon registration, ALAT exam certificate must be uploaded
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Format: Instructor-led course on Teams
- Cost: No registration fee
- Register: DHS Orientation Schedule
15-Hour Assisted Living Administrator Program
- Dates: Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025
- Format: Instructor-led course on Zoom
- Cost: $375
- Register: June Start ALAT Training
Information
For more information, please contact Continuing Education at 724-773-3700 or [email protected].
Overview
Assisted living administrators manage, outline, and coordinate services geared toward older adults who may require assistance with eating, bathing, taking medication and other basic functions. In order to be eligible for this program, you must be a Certified Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA)
Assisted Living Administrators oversee the day-to-day operations of the assisted living facilities and ensure that all staff are providing the best service possible.
Personal Care Home Administrators must take a state-approved course, such as the Penn State Assisted Living Administrator 15-hour training (1.5 CEUs), and pass an exam in order to become certified as an Assisted Living Administrator.
You are also required to attend a free Assisted Living Administrator Orientation by the Department of Human Services before you are considered an Assisted Living Administrator.
Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.
Who Should Attend
Certified Personal Care Home Administrators or Nursing Home Administrators with the State of Pennsylvania who have a minimum of 60 college credits or a RN or LPN license
Information: Contact Randy Ingbritsen, [email protected]
Penn State Abington is an Approved Provider by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (formerly the Department of Public Welfare)
See Qualifications and Responsibilities of Administrators.
Many US states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.