Licensed Assisted Living Director Program

Care Providers of Minnesota has collaborated with Healthcare Academy to develop a comprehensive licensed assisted living director (LALD) education program. This program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) and meets the education requirements of Minnesota Rule Chapter 6400.

Completion of the LALD program is one step toward earning an assisted living director license. LALD applicants need to pass three exams—NAB, which is a national exam, NAB RCAL, which is a national exam, and a Minnesota exam—and complete a mentorship. Complete details on LALD requirements and application may be found on the BELTSS website. We have a "how to" informational video here. The fees for the national and state exams are not included in the LALD program fee. View the supplemental ALD state examination bibliography here. 

Check out the LALD program flyer here.

BELTSS provided two recordings, which  can give you some insight on what it means to be a licensed professional under BELTSS and how to navigate the BELTSS website. 

Care Providers of Minnesota LALD program highlights

• Program is virtual and self-paced
• 120+ hours of education 
• 130+ on-demand education modules
• Education modules are available 24/7
• Registrants have unlimited access to education modules for 12 months
• Program is hosted on Healthcare Academy learning management platform that tracks module completion

Click here to purchase

You will be sent to the Healthcare Academy site to purchase/access the education. 

If you have finished your coursework, click here to request your transcript

Working for a Care Providers of Minnesota Member Organization?

If your organization is a member of Care Providers of Minnesota, make sure you're logged into your account before purchasing—that’s the only way to unlock member pricing. Only staff affiliated with current member organizations are eligible for member discounts including the LALD program discount.

Not sure if your organization is a member? Check with your internal team first—most member benefits are handled through your employer.

Once a person successfully completes all course modules and passes the module tests, Care Providers of Minnesota will submit verified proof of course completion to the Minnesota Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS).

Cost

$975 including unlimited access to education modules for 12 months and a digital handbook. Care Providers of Minnesota members receive a $325 discount with a coupon code. Members click here for the coupon code.

Minnesota expert presenters

Care Providers of Minnesota appreciates the significant contribution of the subject matter experts who have developed presentations and materials for the Minnesota-specific modules.

Mentorship

Care Providers of Minnesota has created a directory of members who are licensed Assisted Living Directors (LALDs) or licensed Health Service Executives (HSEs) through BELTSS and are willing to be a mentor to someone in the process of getting their LALD. 

Other resources

National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board (NAB) - LALD applicants must take and pass two NAB exams: National Core of Knowledge Exam for Long Term Care Administrators (NAB Core) and the National Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators Line of Service Exam (RCAL). Care Providers of Minnesota strongly recommends LALD applicants consider buying the NAB study guide and practice tests to increase the likelihood of passing success.