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OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training Now Updated with Tips for Testing with Headmaster

On June 16, 2022 by Anna Mowry

In honor of CNA week, we are excited to announce that OnTrack recently released the most up-to-date nursing assistant training curriculum to align with new Headmaster state testing!

Expedited Paid Feeding Assistant Curriculum is Available for Free until June 6!

On April 28, 2022 by Anna Mowry

The expedited Paid Feeding Assistant training allowed by CMS throughout the pandemic will end in June.

Last year, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) modified the minimum training requirement for Paid Feeding Assistants from eight hours to one hour under a waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In an April 7 Memorandum, CMS announced it will terminate the waiver on June 6.

EduCare Now Approved as Training and Testing Option for ALDC Trainers

On February 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has approved EduCare’s 5-part Dementia Series and test as an option that may be used to meet 144G.83 statutory training requirements for assisted living with dementia care providers. The statute requires that persons providing or overseeing staff training in a facility licensed as assisted living with dementia care must have experience and knowledge in the care of individuals with dementia, including:

Educare Announces Culinary4U – A Fresh Solution to Culinary Services Training

On October 21, 2020 by LeadingAge

One of the most important elements of any senior living experience is dining. Prospective clients inquire about it. Current residents talk about it.

Expedited Feeding Assistant Curriculum is Available at No Cost!

On June 23, 2020 by Jodi Boyne

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has waived the 8-hour training requirement for Paid Feeding Assistants during the public health emergency. Our partners at EduCare have released the only MDH approved expedited curriculum in Minnesota, which is a 2.5 hour online course with competencies. There is no cost to this program.  

New Basic Care Aide Registration Website

On June 10, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman

LeadingAge National is hosting the Basic Care Aide through its Learning. All non-EduCare users should have new students login through this portal beginning June 15. EduCare users should continue to access the training through their own EduCare library.  

Expedited Feeding Assistant Curriculum is Available!

On June 10, 2020 by Jenna Kellerman

The Minnesota Department of Health recently agreed to waive the 8-hour training requirement for Paid Feeding Assistants, in accordance with a waiver from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Our partners at EduCare have released the only MDH approved expedited curriculum in Minnesota, which is a 2.5 hour course with competencies. There is no cost to this program. 

Create Your Nursing Assistant Training Program with OnTrack’s Hands-On Support

On August 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

Long term care providers in Minnesota have a lot on their plates. As much as you may want to build your workforce pipeline by starting a Nursing Assistant Training Program, it may feel like more work than you can add to your plate.  

Ready for CMS Phase III Training Requirements? EduCare is.

On July 10, 2019 by Guest Contributor

The November 2019 implementation and compliance date for Phase III of the Requirements of Participation is fast approaching. Are you ready for the new and additional training requirements in Cultural Competence and Trauma-Informed Care or the new and strengthened language around person-centered care and abuse prevention?  

Does Your Organization Qualify to Teach OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training?

On June 11, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training progam continues to see success in its second year of operation, and we see many different types of organizations deploying OnTrack onsite. Does your organization qualify to offer OnTrack? 

OnTrack Expands Into North Dakota

On April 24, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is excited to announce our expansion into North Dakota!  

Does Your Organization Qualify to Teach OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training?

On April 10, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program continues to see success in its second year of operation, and we see many different types of organizations deploying OnTrack onsite. Does your organization qualify to offer OnTrack?  

OnTrack Offers Compliance Guarantee

On March 26, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program offers a compliance guarantee, meaning the OnTrack team makes edits to the curriculum in real time as new requirements and best practices are released. 

OnTrack Success Continues

On March 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program continues to see success in its second year of operation.  

Announcing OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training North Dakota

On February 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is excited to announce our expansion into North Dakota!  

OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training Expands to North Dakota

On January 22, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training is excited to announce our expansion into North Dakota! 

Sign Up for OnTrack Demo on Jan. 16

On January 8, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

Are you curious about OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program that more than 30 organizations have launched? Sign up for a demo webinar on Jan.16! 

Sign Up for an OnTrack Demo

On December 31, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Are you curious about the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program that more than 30 organizations have launched? Sign up for a demo webinar on Jan. 16!  

OnTrack: Year One in Review

On December 18, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Happy Anniversary to LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program, which launched the RN Train the Trainer curriculum in December 2017! The first students matriculated a month later in January 2018. 

30+ Organizations Approved to Use OnTrack

On November 20, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

More than 30 organizations have received approval from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to train Nursing Assistants using the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training curriculum. Within those 30 organizations, more than 245 students have enrolled in the program. 

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