Pa. Code 2600 (35Pa.B.2499) Approved by the Department of Public Welfare
Penn State delivers continuing education for health care professionals who are preparing to become personal care home administrators and/or administrators and direct-care staff members who need to meet continuing education requirements. Prior to initial employment as an administrator, candidates must successfully complete a
100-hour training course.
These programs address issues surrounding personal care homes. The training also addresses the responsibility of providing safe, humane, comfortable, and supportive residential settings for adults who don’t require the services in or of a licensed longterm care facility, but do require assistance or supervision with daily living activities and other physical and mental life skills.
Who Should Attend
Aspiring administrators and current personal care home administrators in preparation for the PCHA exam, and persons providing elder care for family members will find several or all of the topics valuable and are encouraged to register.
Nurses, personal care home administrators, and health care professionals can fulfill their continuing education requirements by taking any of the following courses in the
100-hour training. Personal care home administrators are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education per year; direct-care staff, 12 hours.
Required Administrator Orientation
In addition to attendance in the 100-hour Administrator training program, participants must also attend the required PA Department of Public Welfare Administrator
Orientation. Proof of attendance at this orientation session must be provided before the certification test can be given.
The orientation is proved by the PA Department of Welfare at no cost. Go to PA
Department of Public Welfare - Administrator 100-Hour Course to view the orientation schedule.
Courses
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Resident Rights
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Resident-Home Contracts

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Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations Pertaining to the Operation of a
Home
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Personal Care Services and Personal Hygiene
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Nutrition, Food Handling, and Sanitation
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Care for Residents with Dementia, Cognitive Impairments, and Other Special
Needs*
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Certification in CPR and Obstructed Airway Techniques, and Training in First
Aid
(Individuals who have a valid certification in Adult CPR and First Aid are exempt from completing the required training hours in Adult CPR and First Aid, as part of the
100-hour Personal Care Home Administrator Training. Proof of certification is required.)
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Writing, Completing, and Implementing Initial Assessments, Annual
Assessments, and Support Plans
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Cultural Competency*
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Gerontology*
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Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting*
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Care for Residents with Mental Retardation*
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Care for Residents with Mental Illness*
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Staff Supervision and Staff Person Training, including Developing Orientation and Training Guidelines for Staff
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Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness
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Budgeting, Financial Recordkeeping, and Resident Records
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Recreation
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Community Resources, Social Services, and Activities in the Community*
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Medication Procedures, Medication Effects and Side Effects, and Universal
Precautions*
* These courses are applicable for clock hours of continuing education needed by
Social Workers, Marriage Therapists, and Professional Counselors licensed by the state of Pennsylvania.
Penn State University School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education by Pa State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. All the above courses are approved for nursing CEUs except Personal Care Services and Personal Hygiene and Certification in CPR and Obstructed Airway Techniques, and Training in First
Aid.