Overview of the Training Provider Application Process
(Please note that the 30-day clock applies to this process)
Timeline for Training Provider Applications
ELIGIBILITY
You must provide proof of one of the following:
- Documentation that you hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. (Staff reviews the transcript or diploma for clear statement of the area of concentration)
OR
- Hold a license as a registered nurse.
Substitution for RN or Bachelor’s degree in health related field
Years of teaching or training experience related to the subject matter of this training program may substitute on a year-by-year basis for the required Bachelor's degree.
You must also provide proof of one of the following criteria:
- Have one (1) year teaching experience as an educator of care givers for persons with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders;
OR
- Have one (1) year of clinical experience providing direct personal health care services to persons with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders; OR
For option 1 & 2, staff reviews resume or supervisor’s letter for documentation of at least one (1) year of teaching experience or practical experience. Documentation must include both start and end dates of employment and description of duties related to ADRD.
OR
- Have completed a specialized training program in Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders from a university or an accredited health care, human service, or gerontology continuing education provider.
For option 3, staff reviews certifications of completion for at least four (4) hours of Continuing Education coursework related to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Substitution for experience in training caregivers:
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a subject related to the content of this training program can substitute for the teaching experience.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
A complete, signed application must be submitted along with documentation which demonstrates how the above listed criteria are met.
Do NOT send information regarding the curriculum you plan to use or content material from courses/ continuing education credits that you have completed.
Applications must be hand-delivered or mailed (regular or express) to:
Training Academy on Aging
School of Aging Studies
University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,
FMHI - MHC 1300
Tampa, FL 33612
To check the status of your application at any time, call (813) 974-3414.
REVIEW OF APPLICATION
- Your application will be reviewed by trained personnel.
- Review is based on criteria detailed in Rule 58A – 8.001 and 8.002 F.A.C., pursuant to 400.4785(1)(f) F.S. https://www.flrules.org/
- Eligibility requirements are broken into 2 categories as noted:
- Education Requirements
- Teaching/Training Requirements
The status of your application will be determined and a written response will be mailed to you within 30 calendar days.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICATION STATUS
Once a determination is made, one of three letters will be sent to you:
- Letter of Approval: Provides trainer approval number and details your accountability. NOTE: Training provider approvals do not expire.
- Letter Requesting More Information: Indicates that your application needs more information or it contains incorrect material. In order to complete your application, you only need to send the requested documentation. DO NOT send a second application form.
- Letter Stating that Application is Incomplete: The application is missing or incomplete.
Note: A Disapproval letter will be sent if no response is received to the Incomplete or Need More Information letter within 90 days.
NOTICE OF DISSEMINATION
- A list of Home Health Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders approved training providers is posted on the website (www.trainingonaging.usf.edu), detailing contact and approval information as provided on the application. If you do not want your company name, company or personal telephone number, and/or company or personal e-mail to be posted, you must mail a written request specifying the information to be excluded to the following address:
Training Academy on Aging
School of Aging Studies
University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,
FMHI - MHC 1300
Tampa, FL 33612
- A copy of the training approval letter is to be provided to any facility/agency for which Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders training is provided, along with a copy of the curriculum approval letter. If the approved curriculum of another developer is being used, the trainer will obtain and supply a copy of the approval letter for that curriculum.
Overview of the Curriculum Application Process
(Please note that the 30-day clock applies to this process)
Timeline for Review of Curriculum
Required Content for Curriculum is described in the following links:
Content Areas for Two-Hour Curriculum
Self-Study Curriculum Requirements
On-line Curriculum Requirements
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Applications must be hand-delivered or mailed (regular or express) to:
Training Academy on Aging
School of Aging Studies
University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,
FMHI - MHC 1300
Tampa, FL 33612
To check the status of your application at any time, call (813) 974-3414.
Original Submission of Curriculum must include the following.
- Learning objectives for each required content area
- Specific time frames to complete each learning objective within each content area
- Didactic approach for each learning objective
- Role play, video, lecture, PowerPoint, handouts, etc.
- Note: Materials will not be returned
- It is your responsibility to ensure that no copyright laws have been violated if material from another source is used as part of your curriculum.
- After your application has been received by USF, you will be sent a Letter of Acknowledgement stating that your application has been received and the date when it was received.
REVIEW OF APPLICATION
- Your application will be reviewed by clinical specialists.
- Review is based on criteria detailed in Rules 58A – 8.001 and 58A – 8.002 F.A.C., pursuant to 400.4785(1)(f) F.S. https://www.flrules.org/
- The status of your application will be determined and a written response will be mailed to you within 30 calendar days.
DETERMINATION OF APPLICATION STATUS
Once a determination is made, one of three letters will be sent to you:
- Letter of Approval: Provides curriculum approval number and details your accountability. Note: Curriculum approvals expire 3 years from the approval date.
- Letter Requesting More Information: Indicates that your application needs more information or it contains incorrect material. You need only send the requested information.
- Letter Stating Application is Incomplete: Indicates that learning objectives, time frames, didactic approach, materials to be used with the curriculum, required topic areas and/or application are incomplete or missing.
YOUR RESPONSE TO LETTERS REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION
(Please note that the 30-day clock is RESET for this process)
You need only send the requested information. DO NOT send a second application form.
- Your response to the Request for More Information must be mailed or hand delivered.
- Your application will be reviewed by trained personnel within 30 days of its receipt at USF.
- Review is based on criteria detailed in Rules 58A – 8.001 and 58A – 8.002 F.A.C., pursuant to 400.4785(1)(f) F.S.
- A determination on the status of your application and written response will be made within 30 calendar days.
Note: A Disapproval letter will be sent if no response is received to the Incomplete or Need More Information letter within 90 days.
NOTICE OF DISSEMINATION
- A list of all approved Home Health Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders approved curricula is posted on the website (www.trainingonaging.usf.edu), displayed by applicant name and company name as provided on the application. If you do not want your company or personal telephone number and/or company or personal e-mail to be posted, you must mail a written request specifying the information to be excluded to the following address:
Training Academy on Aging
School of Aging Studies
University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,
FMHI - MHC 1300
Tampa, FL 33612
- A copy of the curriculum approval letter is to be provided to any facility/agency for which Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders training is provided, along with a copy of the trainer’s approval letter.
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