MINNESOTA COURSE REQUIREMENTS

An applicant must complete a course of study with a minimum of 40 hours in subjects necessary to perform the duties of an assisted living director in Minnesota, including: A. person-centered care practices; B. vulnerable adult protection under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626, including all reporting requirements; C. Minnesota statutes or rules governing assisted living, including survey compliance and preparedness; D. landlord-tenant law, including fair housing and consumer transparency in collateral; E. role of the state ombudsman, including coordination and collaboration roles of governmental authorities, and resident rights; F. elder care rights, including voice of the family, learning objectives, and addressing complaints; G. practice acts for the Minnesota health-related licensing boards, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 214.01, subdivision 2 ; H. client and family relationships; and I. health and wellness topics, including diets, nutrition, and hydration; basic concepts in gerontology and geriatrics; common conditions and diagnoses in an assisted living setting; and medication management and preventing diversion.