Monica Wilson

Monica Wilson is registered with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) as an Assisted Living Core training provider and with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs as an Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders training provider.

Monica Wilson is an experienced administrator, trainer, facilitator, and educator with a passion for older adults, technology and connecting people and processes. Monica’s ALF Core Competency Exam passage rate year to year is always one of the highest in the state. She currently works with large and small assisted living communities in the areas of licensing and compliance, operations, policy and procedure development, emergency planning and leadership training.

A graduate of the University of Florida and Nova Southeastern University's School of Business, Monica holds a Master's degree in Gerontology and is currently an adjunct instructor at Palm Beach State College for the past nine years.  She has held various management positions in senior living organizations. As the Assistant Director of the Assisted Living Program for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Monica oversaw the statewide training program for ALF Administrators and the development of the initial ALF Core training certification exam. She has provided consultation to other states on assisted living policy.

Our ALF Online Core Training is Convenient and Cost-Effective

Hundreds of trainees have given our ALF Online Core Training great reviews. We are thrilled every time we hear how beneficial a trainee found the course because we worked hard to develop a user friendly course that prepares trainees to successfully operate an assisted living community and pass the ALF Core Competency exam.

The course has been developed in partnership with Florida Senior Living Association and is taught by Monica Wilson. 

The course is designed for assisted living administrators and individuals interested in learning more about the daily operations of a community and how to meet resident care standards, facility standards and achieve licensure requirements. Our unique online training allows trainees to complete the core training education required in Florida Statute 429.52 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.011 at their convenience.

 Included in our ALF Online Core Training Course:

• Downloadable e-manual, interactive videos and knowledge check-ins, module quizzes, test prep questions, mobile app access, and email support.
• Expert training provided by experienced administrators and operations consultants including Monica Wilson, M.S., Donna Crivaro, R.N., and Kathy Nelson, RDN, LD/N.
• Best Practice Tips shared by current AL administrators and staff.
• Monica is available to answer questions about the Core training content by email and phone.
• Florida Senior Living Association is available to help you navigate the learning management system.

The cost of the course is $249. Click here to register.

It’s convenient and cost-effective and enables you to work at your own pace. We do require that you complete the course within 60 days. We have years of experience successfully providing this training and our experience tells us that completing the course in a time-frame that allows for consistent, regular interaction with the content increases one’s understanding and mastery of the material.

Please note that once the course is accessed, no refunds will be given. If you have an unusual circumstance that prevents you from completing the course within 60 days, a one-time short-term extension may be provided on a case by case basis.

Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion and we notify the MacDonald Research Institute that you have completed the required ALF Core training. We recommend you take the ALF Core Competency exam as soon as possible after completing the ALF Core training.

ALF Administrator Competency Exam

The ALF Core Competency exam is administered by the MacDonald Research Institute (TMRI) for the State of Florida. Visit the MacDonald Research Institute’s website for information on available test dates, locations and testing policies. The fee for the exam is $200 and is payable to TMRI.  Questions regarding the ALF Core Competency Test may be directed to TMRI at 813-991-0444 or by emailing [email protected].

What People Are Saying About Our Course

I found the real life experiences and comparisons and citing and explaining regulations helpful. I will never discard my course notes and regulatory references.

-- J.G.

Thank you for this course. I successfully passed my exam and have received my card. Not sure what my score was but will reach out to them to see if I can get that information. Thank you again, I couldn't have been successful without this course.

-- S.T.

I benefited from the reiterating of important information. I have taken this course previously in person through a different instructor and did not learn a fraction of what I learned with this program!! Thank you for the concise teaching!!!

-- R.C.

I was very impressed with how well this course was put together. I learned that I am ready to sit for the exam and move forward with my goal of becoming an Executive Director.  The elderly are my passion and my calling!

-- K.M.

I enjoyed the course. I learned so much. I will apply this knowledge to my everyday nursing practice, especially state surveys.

-- Y.M.

I liked the small tests along the way. I like all the presenters and the best practices. I learned what I need to further review and study to get my certification.

-- D.C.

Monica's instruction portions were wonderful. Very easy to stay focused and engaged. I learned more about the continued residency which I am currently fighting for one of our residents so we can keep them at the community. I am using the regulation we discussed and it is being run up the chain of command.

-- L.P.

The pop-up quizzes along the way of certain sections was extremely helpful in keeping me engaged. Great online training. I learned a lot more on the Administrator side which was my goal.  I have been in sales for the past 5 years this will help my transition back into operations.

-- A.G.

Dear Ms. Wilson,

A few lines to thank you for teaching and making this course a reality. It was so nice to see you each day via the Internet, and learn the proper way to manage an ALF.

There were days that I wondered why did I get into this class...then you, or any of your guests came in, and I no longer had doubts. I wanted to become a part of those administrators that guard with care and compassion the final years of the vulnerable population. 

I look forward to a day when I can personally thank you for helping me reach this goal. Please take care and be safe. May the good Lord bless you.

-- C.G.

Questions? Please call 561-536-3670 for more information.

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Quick, convenient and cost effective, continuing education, ALF Core Updates and custom courses are available online. Need a specific training? Ask us. 

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Offered in Partnership with Florida Senior Living Association:

ALF Online Core Training

FSLA's Assisted Living Core Training course, taught by Monica Wilson, provides students with pertinent information about the latest laws and rules governing assisted living communities in Florida. This on-line course is designed to help participants familiarize themselves with Florida’s complex assisted living regulations. Our unique on-line training allows registered participants to complete the required 26 hours at their convenience and prepare them to successfully pass the core exam administered by the MacDonald Research Institute. You will have 60 days to complete the course.

Visit the ALF Online Core Training page for additional information about the course or click here to register for the ALF Online Core Training course or access the catalogue of courses.

12 Hour Online Core Refresher Course

Administrators, managers and key staff will benefit from the 12 hour Online Refresher Course which is a review of crucial areas of assisted living regulation and operations in Florida. The course is fully up to date and incorporates the many regulatory changes that were made in 2020.

The content areas covered in the course include residency criteria, resident care standards, admission procedures, medication practices, food services, resident rights, limited nursing services, and emergency environmental control requirements.

An updated Core training manual is included in the course for participants to download or participants can purchase a printed guide to be shipped to them. The course includes mobile app access and email support and is available to participants for 60 days. Once completed, participants receive a certificate of completion.

The training hours may be used to comply with continuing education requirements for assisted living administrators and managers.

Click here to access the 12 Hour Online Core Refresher Course or to access the catalogue of courses.

We Provide ALF Core Training Both Online and in the Classroom.

What is ALF Core Training?

In Florida, assisted living administrators and managers* are required to be certified. Certification includes

• completing a minimum of 26-hours of core training provided by an approved ALF Core training provider and
• successfully passing the state Assisted Living Facility Core Competency exam.

To maintain certification, twelve (12) hours of continuing education in topics related to assisted living must be completed at least every two years.

All assisted living facilities are required to operate under the supervision of a certified assisted living administrator.

Our ALF Core Training programs meet the mandatory training required for all ALF Administrators and managers* and Extended Congregate Care Supervisors as required in Florida Statute 429.52 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.011. *Refer to Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 59A-36, for information regarding “managers” who are required to complete the ALF Core training.

Our ALF Core Training courses are designed to prepare assisted living administrators and individuals interested in learning more about the daily operations of a community to meet resident care standards, facility standards and achieve licensure requirements.

ALF Core Training is provided by Monica Wilson. Meet Monica.

Many assisted living communities and companies find it helpful to send additional team members and department managers through the training. 

Classroom Training

Our classroom (in-person) training is provided over four days and is scheduled from 9am - 5pm each day.

For in-person training dates, registration and additional information, click here. 

We also provide classroom training at your location by contract with entities that want to train 10 people or more. Contact us to schedule training dates.

Online ALF Core Training

Our very popular and unique online ALF Core Training course allows trainees to complete the core training education required in Florida Statute 429.52 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.011 at their convenience. Provided in partnership with Florida Senior Living Association, our ALF Online Core training is convenient and cost-effective.

For all the details about our ALF Online Core Training Course click here.

ALF Core Competency Exam

The competency exam is administered separately by the MacDonald Research Institute. Please visit http://alfmacdonald-research.com/ for the ALF Administrator competency exam schedule, testing policies and details on how to register and pay for the exam. The exam fee is $200.

Questions?  Please call 561-536-3670 for more information.

We look forward to seeing you in one of our ALF Core Training classes soon!