$998.00
CA RCFE and ARF Administrator Certification
California RCFE and ARF Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP). This is the ONLY state-approved, ONLINE via Zoom, Evening, Part-time initial RCFE and ARF certification program.
Our Residential Care for the Elderly ICTP is for anyone who wants to enter the rapidly growing field of assisted living and residential care management. This RCFE Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP) meets California DSS’ training requirements and prepares you to pass the state exam. Topics covered include client care, medications, staffing, clinical needs, management and regulations.
Description
California 2027 Class Schedule
RCFE and ARF Administrator Certification Courses — live online, 6:00–10:00 PM Pacific
| Cohort | RCFE and ARF Start | RCFE Final Class | ARF Thursday 1 | ARF Thursday 2 | ARF Thursday 3 (Final Class) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Tue, Jan 5 | Tue, Feb 23 | Thu, Jan 28 | Thu, Feb 4 | Thu, Feb 11 |
| March 2027 | Tue, Mar 2 | Tue, Apr 20 | Thu, Mar 25 | Thu, Apr 1 | Thu, Apr 8 |
| July 2027 | Tue, Jul 6 | Tue, Aug 24 | Thu, Jul 29 | Thu, Aug 5 | Thu, Aug 12 |
| October 2027 | Tue, Oct 5 | Tue, Nov 23 | Thu, Oct 28 | Thu, Nov 4 | Thu, Nov 11 |
RCFE: 15 class nights, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting on the date shown and ending on the final class date.
ARF: You attend the first 7 RCFE class nights with the cohort, then 3 Thursday-only sessions on the dates shown. The third Thursday is your final class.
Steps to become an RCFE and ARF Administrator
- STEP 1: Register for a class listed on the calendar below.
- STEP 2: Attend all classes for a certificate and pass the state exam.
- STEP 3: Submit your application for renewal to the Department of Social Services.
RCFE and ARF Administrator Qualifications
To become a Certified RCFE and ARF Administrator you must meet the qualifications outlined in regulation 87405. This includes being at least 21 years of age; having a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; and having the knowledge and ability to meet regulatory requirements and provide care and supervision. Administrators in communities of more than 15 residents must meet additional education requirements.
2026 RCFE + ARF Course Dates
From 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- January 6th to February 24th
- April 1st to May 20th
- July 7th to August 25th
- October 1st to November 19th
This 80-hour Initial Administrator Certification for the Residential Care for the Elderly Course requires you to complete 20 hours of self-paced online training videos that will be emailed to you, along with 15 livestream classes, which totals the required 80 hours.
The Initial Administrator Certification for the Adult Residential Facility course requires you to attend the first 7 RCFE class nights with the cohort, then 3 Thursday-only sessions on the dates shown. The third Thursday is your final class.
You must attend each class and be in FULL camera view to get credit for attendance. All attendees start and end on the same dates and times.
§ 87406. Administrator Certification Requirements.
All individuals shall be residential care facility for the elderly certificate holders prior to being employed as an administrator.
(1) Applicants who possess a valid Nursing Home Administrator license, issued by the California Department of Public Health, shall be exempt from completing an approved Initial Certification Training Program and taking a written exam, provided the individual completes twelve (12) hours of classroom instruction in the following Core of Knowledge areas:
- (A) Four (4) hours of instruction in laws, regulations, policies, and procedural standards that impact the operations of residential care facilities for the elderly, including but not limited to the authority referenced in this Chapter.
- (B) Four (4) hours of instruction in medication management, including the use, misuse, and interaction of drugs commonly used by the elderly, including antipsychotics, and the adverse effects of psychotropic drugs for use in controlling the behavior of persons with dementia.
- (C) Four (4) hours of instruction in resident admission, retention, and assessment procedures.
Additional information
| Session Schedule | October 2026, January 2027, March 2027, July 2027, October 2027 |
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