For information on the in-person training, see below. Learn more about our unique, fully online ALF Core training provided in partnership with Florida Senior Living Association here.

In-Person ALF Core Training

The ALF Core training class is designed for prospective assisted living administrators and individuals interested in learning more about the daily operations of a community.

The in-person training is interactive and informative and is designed to provide participants an understanding of the regulatory requirements involved in operating an assisted living community as well as to prepare participants to successfully complete the ALF Administrator competency exam.

ALF Core training meets the mandatory training required for all ALF Administrators and managers* 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.

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

• Pre-registration and payment is required to attend.  The in-person ALF Core training costs $425 and includes training materials.  No refunds will be given for cancellations one week prior to the class. 
• Participants are required to complete all sections of the training in order to receive a certificate of completion.  Confirmation of course completion is required prior to taking the competency exam.
• Courses are provided by Monica Wilson, Approved ALF Core training provider registered with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
• ICE Bridge reserves the right to cancel a class if a minimum number of registrations are not met. 

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

ALF Administrator Competency Exam

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

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ALF Core Training

Classroom training has temporarily been suspended due to COVID-19. To receive information about when classes resume, sign-up here.

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2020 UPCOMING TRAINING DATES:

Please check back for future classroom training dates. The schedule is tentative due to COVID-19. For information on the ALF Online Core training, click here.

Tentative Dates:

West Palm Beach, Weekend Format (two consecutive weekends, 4 days total):

October 10, 11 and 17, 18

December 5, 6 and 12, 13

Preregistration is required.

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.

Staff Training & Continuing Education

We create and provide any type of training you need. 

We specialize in developing culturally sensitive training for organizations providing services for older adults including assisted living, senior living, adult day care, and not-for-profit organizations.

Examples of Continuing Education Programs Provided

 Creating a Positive Service Environment

Developing Cultural Competence

 Service Provision from a Resident-Centered Perspective

Resident's Rights

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Continuing Education (4 hours)

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Level I and Level II

“My Daughter Put Me Here” – Strategies to Assist Residents to Adjust to their New Home    

Have other training needs not mentioned here?  We can help!  561-536-3670. 

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!