FLORIDA RULES FOR THE ASSISTED
LIVING FACILITY 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
What is the training requirement for ALF administrators and managers?
✔✔ They must complete ALF Core training within three months of becoming
an administrator or manager.
True or False? Passing a competency exam is part of successfully
completing ALF Core training.
✔✔ True
Are there any exemptions to the ALF Core training competency test
requirement?
✔✔ Yes. Administrators who completed ALF Core training before July 1,
1997, and managers who completed it before April 20, 1998, are exempt from
taking the competency test—unless otherwise stated in Rule 58A-5, F.A.C.
Also, licensed nursing home administrators under Part II of Chapter 468, F.S.,
are exempt.
Continuing Education Requirement (General):
✔✔ Administrators and managers who have completed ALF Core training
must complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years in topics
related to assisted living, as per Section 429.52, F.S.
Continuing Education Exemption (New Hire):
✔✔ A newly hired administrator or manager who has already completed ALF
Core training and the 12-hour continuing education requirement is not required
to retake the training.
What happens if an administrator or manager does not complete the 12-
hour continuing education every two years?
✔✔ They will be treated as a new administrator or manager and must retake
ALF Core training.
,Continuing Education Requirement: if you not take the 12 hours every 2 years
--next - ANSWERS✔✔Retake the ALF Core training; and
Retake and pass the competency test.
ALF Core training and continuing education training are provided by
independent training providers throughout the state.
ALF Core Training Competency Test - ANSWERS✔✔Administrators and
managers, must successfully complete ALF Core training within three months
from the date of becoming a facility administrator or manager. Successful
completion of ALF Core training includes passing a competency test.
yes - ANSWERS✔✔ALF Core training is a prerequisite for the competency
test. In addition, persons must register and pay for the test in advance. No
walk-ins will be permitted to sit for the test.
Staff In-Service Training Requirements - ANSWERS✔✔The following list
identifies the six in-service training requirements pursuant to Chapter 58A-
5.0191(2), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
in-service - ANSWERS✔✔The six in-service training requirements are
intended to be provided by the ALF administrator or manager; however, the
in-services may also be obtained from qualified training providers, or someone
who has successfully completed the ALF Core training program
Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and Facility Sanitation Procedures -
ANSWERS✔✔1 hour ;
Before providing personal care to residents; Staff who provide direct care to
residents are CNA or HHA ; they CPR and 1 hour Blood borne patogene
Reporting Major Incidents, Adverse Incidents, and Facility Emergency
Procedures - ANSWERS✔✔show your CNA or HHA ;1 hour; Within 30 days
of employment; Training should include chain-of-command and staff roles
relating to an emergency evacuation
Resident Rights , and Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation -
ANSWERS✔✔ALF administrator show them
,1 hour ;Within 30 days of employment; Staff who provide direct care to
residents
. Safe Food Handling Practices - ANSWERS✔✔1 Hour
When:
Within 30 days of employment
Who:
Staff who prepare or serve food
Exempt:
Persons who have completed the ALF Core Training Program
Resident Elopement Response Policies and Procedures - ANSWERS✔✔show
them in 1 hour ;Within 30 days of employment
Who:
All facility staff
everyone needs to involve - ANSWERS✔✔All facility staff must be provided
with a copy of the facility's resident elopement response policies and
procedures, and staff must demonstrate an understanding and competency in
the implementation of these policies and procedures.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder Training ,All staff need to train -
ANSWERS✔✔Facilities that advertise that they provide special care for
persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, or who maintain
secured areas as described in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 4 Section
434.46,
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENTS -
ANSWERS✔✔Facility staff who have regular contact with or provide direct
care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, must obtain
four hours of initial Level I training within three months of employment
, ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENTS next -
ANSWERS✔✔Completion of the ALF Core Training Program between April
20, 1998 and July 1, 2003, satisfies this requirement. "Staff who have regular
contact" means staff that interact on a daily basis with residents but do not
provide direct care to residents.
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENTS : need to know -
ANSWERS✔✔Understanding Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
Characteristics of Alzheimer's disease;
Communicating with residents with Alzheimer's disease;
Family issues;
Resident environment; and
Ethical issues.
The initial Alzheimer's Level I Training may only be provided by approved
Alzheimer's Training Providers. - ANSWERS✔✔true
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL II TRAINING REQUIREMENT S -
ANSWERS✔✔Facility staff that provide direct care to residents with
Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, must obtain an additional four hours
of training within nine months of employment. This additional training is titled
"Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Level II Training".
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL II TRAINING REQUIREMENT S next -
ANSWERS✔✔Facility staff who meet the requirements for Alzheimer's
training providers will be considered as having met this requirement. Level II
training must address the following subject areas as they apply to these
disorders:
ADRD; the one who has direct contact with them need to know -
ANSWERS✔✔Behavior management;
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL);
Activities for residents;
Stress management for the care giver; and
Medical information.
The additional Alzheimer's Level II Training may only be provided by
approved Alzheimer's Training Providers - ANSWERS✔✔true
LIVING FACILITY 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
What is the training requirement for ALF administrators and managers?
✔✔ They must complete ALF Core training within three months of becoming
an administrator or manager.
True or False? Passing a competency exam is part of successfully
completing ALF Core training.
✔✔ True
Are there any exemptions to the ALF Core training competency test
requirement?
✔✔ Yes. Administrators who completed ALF Core training before July 1,
1997, and managers who completed it before April 20, 1998, are exempt from
taking the competency test—unless otherwise stated in Rule 58A-5, F.A.C.
Also, licensed nursing home administrators under Part II of Chapter 468, F.S.,
are exempt.
Continuing Education Requirement (General):
✔✔ Administrators and managers who have completed ALF Core training
must complete 12 hours of continuing education every two years in topics
related to assisted living, as per Section 429.52, F.S.
Continuing Education Exemption (New Hire):
✔✔ A newly hired administrator or manager who has already completed ALF
Core training and the 12-hour continuing education requirement is not required
to retake the training.
What happens if an administrator or manager does not complete the 12-
hour continuing education every two years?
✔✔ They will be treated as a new administrator or manager and must retake
ALF Core training.
,Continuing Education Requirement: if you not take the 12 hours every 2 years
--next - ANSWERS✔✔Retake the ALF Core training; and
Retake and pass the competency test.
ALF Core training and continuing education training are provided by
independent training providers throughout the state.
ALF Core Training Competency Test - ANSWERS✔✔Administrators and
managers, must successfully complete ALF Core training within three months
from the date of becoming a facility administrator or manager. Successful
completion of ALF Core training includes passing a competency test.
yes - ANSWERS✔✔ALF Core training is a prerequisite for the competency
test. In addition, persons must register and pay for the test in advance. No
walk-ins will be permitted to sit for the test.
Staff In-Service Training Requirements - ANSWERS✔✔The following list
identifies the six in-service training requirements pursuant to Chapter 58A-
5.0191(2), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
in-service - ANSWERS✔✔The six in-service training requirements are
intended to be provided by the ALF administrator or manager; however, the
in-services may also be obtained from qualified training providers, or someone
who has successfully completed the ALF Core training program
Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and Facility Sanitation Procedures -
ANSWERS✔✔1 hour ;
Before providing personal care to residents; Staff who provide direct care to
residents are CNA or HHA ; they CPR and 1 hour Blood borne patogene
Reporting Major Incidents, Adverse Incidents, and Facility Emergency
Procedures - ANSWERS✔✔show your CNA or HHA ;1 hour; Within 30 days
of employment; Training should include chain-of-command and staff roles
relating to an emergency evacuation
Resident Rights , and Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation -
ANSWERS✔✔ALF administrator show them
,1 hour ;Within 30 days of employment; Staff who provide direct care to
residents
. Safe Food Handling Practices - ANSWERS✔✔1 Hour
When:
Within 30 days of employment
Who:
Staff who prepare or serve food
Exempt:
Persons who have completed the ALF Core Training Program
Resident Elopement Response Policies and Procedures - ANSWERS✔✔show
them in 1 hour ;Within 30 days of employment
Who:
All facility staff
everyone needs to involve - ANSWERS✔✔All facility staff must be provided
with a copy of the facility's resident elopement response policies and
procedures, and staff must demonstrate an understanding and competency in
the implementation of these policies and procedures.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorder Training ,All staff need to train -
ANSWERS✔✔Facilities that advertise that they provide special care for
persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, or who maintain
secured areas as described in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 4 Section
434.46,
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENTS -
ANSWERS✔✔Facility staff who have regular contact with or provide direct
care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, must obtain
four hours of initial Level I training within three months of employment
, ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENTS next -
ANSWERS✔✔Completion of the ALF Core Training Program between April
20, 1998 and July 1, 2003, satisfies this requirement. "Staff who have regular
contact" means staff that interact on a daily basis with residents but do not
provide direct care to residents.
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENTS : need to know -
ANSWERS✔✔Understanding Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
Characteristics of Alzheimer's disease;
Communicating with residents with Alzheimer's disease;
Family issues;
Resident environment; and
Ethical issues.
The initial Alzheimer's Level I Training may only be provided by approved
Alzheimer's Training Providers. - ANSWERS✔✔true
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL II TRAINING REQUIREMENT S -
ANSWERS✔✔Facility staff that provide direct care to residents with
Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, must obtain an additional four hours
of training within nine months of employment. This additional training is titled
"Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Level II Training".
ALZHEIMER'S LEVEL II TRAINING REQUIREMENT S next -
ANSWERS✔✔Facility staff who meet the requirements for Alzheimer's
training providers will be considered as having met this requirement. Level II
training must address the following subject areas as they apply to these
disorders:
ADRD; the one who has direct contact with them need to know -
ANSWERS✔✔Behavior management;
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL);
Activities for residents;
Stress management for the care giver; and
Medical information.
The additional Alzheimer's Level II Training may only be provided by
approved Alzheimer's Training Providers - ANSWERS✔✔true
