Overview of the Online Administrator in Training Program
Prepare for a rewarding career as an Adult Care Home Administrator with the Online Administrator in Training (AIT) Program offered through UNCG and NCSLA. This program provides the same state-approved curriculum as traditional in-person training, but with the added convenience and flexibility of online learning. Designed by NCSLA subject matter experts and instructional designers at UNCG Online, this program allows you to learn at your own pace while meeting the requirements for certification. By completing this program, along with an approved preceptorship and all other Adult Care Home licensure requirements, you’ll be ready to take the next step toward certification as an Adult Care Home Administrator.
While not required, it is recommended that prospective students have Adult Care Home, Family Care Home, or other related experience before enrolling in the online AIT course. Individuals without prior experience are encouraged to consider the in-person class offered by NCSLA in Raleigh, NC, which may provide additional support and foundational understanding.
Preceptorship Requirements for AIT Certification
To complete the AIT certification process, students are required to participate in a 100-hour preceptorship. This in-person training must be conducted at a North Carolina-licensed Adult Care Home or Family Care Home under the supervision of an approved Adult Care Home or Family Care Home Administrator.
During the preceptorship, the student and their approved preceptor will have three scheduled conference calls with the NCSLA Education Director—an initial call, a midpoint call, and a final call—to ensure progress and provide support.
In addition to the preceptorship, all other certification requirements must be met, including:
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Submitting a completed background check.
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Completing the application process.
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Providing a college transcript.
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Passing the state exam.
These steps ensure students are fully prepared for their role as an Adult Care Home Administrator.
Online Learning Format and Tools for AIT Students
The AIT program is designed to be flexible and accessible, utilizing an engaging online learning format to support students in completing their classroom requirements for certification. Students will use a variety of tools and resources, including:
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Online forums for collaboration and discussion.
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Assigned readings to build foundational knowledge.
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Quizzes to assess understanding.
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Videos for interactive and visual learning.
The self-paced structure of the program allows students to learn at their own speed and on their own schedule, making it easier to balance training with personal and professional responsibilities. This comprehensive online approach ensures students are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their future roles.
The following Adult Care Home professionals and NCSLA members have volunteered their expertise to serve as instructors and subject matter experts:
- Catie Armstrong, BHS-G, CDP Care Coordinator, Ahoskie Assisted Living
- Luisa Marx, Marketing Project Coordinator, Southern Pharmacy Services - A Guardian Pharmacy
- Tara Greene, Operations Manager, Restorative Medical
- Jeff Horton, NCSLA Executive Director
- Stacy Massey, NCSLA Director of Education
- Richard Rutherford, Consultant LTSS Consulting, Inc.
- Marybeth Terry, PharmD, President, Southern Pharmacy Services
- Ed Weeks, Executive Director, Blakey Hall Assisted Living
Visit the UNCG website below for course information and registration:
CLICK HERE FOR THE UNCG/NCSLA AIT ONLINE COURSE
For Registration Assistance please contact
Nicole McGill, Program Specialist, Serve Center at UNCG
nmcgill@serve.org
For other related questions contact
Stacy Massey, Education Director NCLSA
stacy@ncsenioirliving.org