The following series of professional development opportunities (scroll below to view all four options) 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 that work in residential care facilities. Each session is a live online class between the hours of 6:00pm and 9:30pm. Please note that some sessions are multiple evenings.
*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)
Healthcare Safety Series (24 hours, 2.4 CEUs)
Focused on the residents' wellbeing
| Medication Procedures, Effects and Precautions (7 hours) | 2/28/24 | 2/29/24 | Register | |
| Nutrition, Food Handling and Sanitation (7 hours) | 3/19/24 | 4/2/24 | Register | |
| Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting (6 hours) | 3/27/24 | 3/28/24 | Register | |
| Fire Prevention and Emergency Management (4 hours) | 5/23/24 | Register |
Health Administration Series (24 hours, 2.4 CEUs)
Concentrating on successful facility operations and business administration
| Writing, Completing and Implementing Assessments and Support Plans (5 hours) | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | Register | |
| Cultural Competence (3 hours) | 4/4/24 | Register | ||
| Personal Care Home Contracts (2 hours) | 4/11/24 | Register | ||
| Local, State and Federal Laws and Regulations for Home Operation (2 hours) | 4/11/24 | Register | ||
| Budgeting, Financial Record Keeping and Resident Records (4 hours) | 5/2/24 | Register | ||
| Staff Supervision, Training and Development (8 hours) | 5/7/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/9/24 | Register |
Activities of Daily Living Series (32 hours, 3.2 CEUs)
Exploring the unique care needs of residents, including an overview on community resources
| Care for Residents with Mental Illness (9 hours) | 3/12/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/14/24 | Register |
| Care for Residents with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (2 hours) | 4/3/24 | Register | ||
| Personal Care Services and Hygiene (9 hours) | 4/16/24 | 4/18/24 | 5/21/24 | Register |
| Care for Residents with Dementia, Cognitive Disorders and Special Needs (8 hours) | 4/23/24 | 4/24/24 | 4/25/24 | Register |
| Community Resources, Social Services and Activities in the Community (4 hours) | 5/16/24 | Register |
Activities of Daily Living Extended Series (34 hours, 3.4 CEUs)
Exploring the unique care needs of residents, with an overview on gerontology
| Care for Residents with Mental Illness (9 Hours) | 3/12/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/14/24 | Register |
| Care for Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2 hours) | 4/3/24 | Register | ||
| Gerontology (6 hours) | 3/21/24 | 4/9/24 | Register | |
| Personal Care Services and Hygiene (9 hours) | 4/16/24 | 4/18/24 | 5/21/24 | Register |
| Care for Residents with Dementia, Cognitive Disorders and Special Needs (8 hours) | 4/23/24 | 4/24/24 | 4/25/24 | Register |