Fall and Spring 2025/26 online courses
| Course | Date, Time | Cost | Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServSafe Manager Certificate (8 hours) | Multiple locations and dates available | $165 | Register | Day one: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Day two: 9:00am - 12 noon. Exam begins at 11am on Day two. |
PCHA 24 Hour Annual Training (24 hours, 2.4 CEUs, online courses) Register for all 24 hours of continuing education for a discounted rate of $349.
Healthcare Safety Series (online) - Focused on the residents' well-being
| Course | Dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Abuse and Neglect, Prevention and Reporting (6 hours) | 3/11/26, 3/12/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation (7 hours) | 3/19/26. 3/24/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Medication Procedures, Effects and Precautions (7 hours) | 4/7/26, 4/9/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Fire Prevention, Emergency Preparedness (4 hours) | 5/12/26 | [email protected] to register |
Health Administration Series (online) - Concentrating on successful facility operations and business administration
| Course | Dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Writing, Completing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans (5 hours) | 2/17/26, 2/19/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Budgeting, Financial Record Keeping and Resident Records (4 hours) | 3/4/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Cultural Competence (3 hours) | 3/10/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Personal Care Home Contracts (2 hours) | 3/26/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Local, State and Federal Laws and Regulations for Home Operation (2 hours) | 3/26/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Staff Supervision, Training and Development (8 hours) | 5/5/26, 5/6/26, 5/7/26 | [email protected] to register |
Activities of Daily Living Series (online) - Exploring the unique care needs of residents, including an overview on community resources
| Course | Dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Care for Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2 hours) | 3/3/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Care for Residents with Mental Health Diagnoses (9 hours) | 3/17/26, 3/31/26, 4/2/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Care for Residents with Neurocognitive Impairments, including Dementia (8 hours) | 4/14/26, 4/15/26, 4/16/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Personal Care Services and Personal Hygiene (9 hours) | 4/21/26, 4/23/26, 4/28/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Community Resources, Social Services and Activities in the Community (4 hours) | 4/30/26 | [email protected] to register |
Activities of Daily Living Extended Series (online) - Exploring the unique care needs of residents, with an overview of gerontology
| Course | Dates | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontology (6 hours) | 2/26/26, 3/5/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Care for Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2 hours) | 3/3/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Care for Residents with Mental Health Diagnoses (9 hours) | 3/17/26, 3/31/26, 4/2/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Care for Residents with Neurocognitive Impairments, including Dementia (8 hours) | 4/14/26, 4/15/26, 4/16/26 | [email protected] to register |
| Personal Care Services and Personal Hygiene (9 hours) | 4/21/26, 4/23/26, 4/28/26 | [email protected] to register |
Register for individual sessions as needed. These professional development opportunities are approved for CEUs for Personal Care Home Administrators (PCHAs) in Pennsylvania*. Taught by Subject Matter Experts and Practitioners in the field, each series addresses contemporary issues and strategies for those who work in residential care facilities. Online sessions are live online classes between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm. Please note that some sessions are multiple evenings. In-person sessions will be held at Penn State Abington in Southeastern PA.
*2600.64(c) - An administrator shall have at least 24 hours of annual training relating to the job duties. Regulatory Compliance Guide, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing (2021).