SAMA (Self-administration medication Assistance) Annual Update

Annual medication assistance update for staff who completed the initial 6-hour SAMA course. May be completed online.

Target audiences

Prospective Assisted Living Facility Administrators
New or perspective ALF administrators
Current ALF administrators or managers
Assisted Living Facility owners or individuals planning to open an ALF
Administrators in training
Healthcare professionals interested in managing an ALF

Requirements

Understand the philosophy and purpose of assisted living care
Identify Florida laws and regulations governing assisted living facilities
Protect resident rights and dignity
Conduct resident assessments and develop service plans
Manage medication assistance safely and in compliance with regulations
Hire, train, and supervise assisted living facility staff
Implement resident safety and risk management procedures
Maintain compliant resident documentation and records
Prepare for regulatory inspections and surveys
Provide appropriate dementia care and behavioral management
Support residents during end-of-life care and transitions

Curriculum

16 Sections
12 Lessons
2 Hours

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Introduction to Assisted Living
Topics include: • Definition and purpose of assisted living • Philosophy of resident-centered care • Resident independence and dignity • Role and responsibilities of the ALF administrator • Regulatory oversight agencies
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  Introduction to Assisted Living (Module – 1)
Florida Laws and Regulations Governing ALFs
Topics include: • Florida Statutes Chapter 429 • Florida Administrative Code Rule 59A-36 • Licensing requirements • Types of ALF licenses • Regulatory enforcement and inspections
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  Florida Laws and Regulations Governing ALFs (Module -2)
Resident Rights and Assisted Living Philosophy
Topics include: • Resident Bill of Rights • Privacy and confidentiality • Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation • Resident autonomy and dignity • Complaint procedures and grievance processes
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  Resident Rights and Assisted Living Philosophy (Module – 3)
Resident Assessment, Admission, and Service Planning
Topics include: • Admission requirements • Resident health assessments • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) • Individualized service plans • Monitoring changes in resident condition • Resident discharge and transfer procedures
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  Resident Assessment, Admission, and Service Planning (Module – 4)
Medication Management and Assistance
Topics include: • Medication assistance vs administration • Medication storage requirements • Medication documentation and MAR records • Medication error prevention • Controlled substance management
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  Medication Management and Assistance (Module – 5)
Staff Management, Hiring, and Training
Topics include: • Hiring qualified staff • Background screening requirements • Staff orientation and required training • Employee supervision and performance monitoring • Personnel record management
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  Staff Management, Hiring, and Training (Module – 6)
Resident Safety, Risk Management, and Incident Reporting
Topics include: • Fall prevention strategies • Infection control practices • Incident reporting procedures • Abuse, neglect, and exploitation reporting • Emergency preparedness planning
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  Resident Safety, Risk Management, and Incident Reporting (Module – 7)
Nutrition, Food Service, and Resident Health Monitoring
Topics include: • Nutritional needs of elderly residents • Meal planning in assisted living • Special diets and hydration needs • Monitoring nutritional health • Food safety and sanitation practices
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  Nutrition, Food Service, and Resident Health Monitoring (Module – 8)
Nutrition, Food Service, and Resident Health Monitoring
Topics include: • Required resident records • Documentation standards • Confidentiality and privacy protection • Secure record storage • Compliance with documentation regulations
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  Resident Records, Documentation, and Confidentiality (Module – 9)
Quality Assurance, Inspections, and Compliance
Topics include: • Regulatory oversight • Inspection and survey processes • Deficiency citations • Plans of correction • Quality improvement programs
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  Quality Assurance, Inspections, and Compliance (Module – 10)
Quality Assurance, Inspections, and Compliance
Topics include: • Understanding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease • Behavioral symptoms in dementia • Communication strategies • Behavioral management techniques • Person-centered dementia care
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  Dementia Care and Behavioral Management (Module – 11)
End-of-Life Care, Hospice, and Resident Transitions
Topics include: • Hospice services in assisted living • Palliative care principles • Supporting residents and families • Resident transfers and discharge planning • Compassionate end-of-life care
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  End-of-Life Care, Hospice, and Resident Transitions (Module – 12)
Teaching Methodology
The course uses multiple learning methods including: • Instructor-led presentations • Interactive discussions • Case studies and real-life scenarios • Knowledge checks and quizzes • Practical examples from assisted living operations
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Course Materials
Participants receive: • Instructor-led presentations • Student workbook • Module slides and learning materials • Practice questions and knowledge checks
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Course Completion
Participants who complete the full course will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Assisted Living Facility Core Training Program (26 Hours). This training prepares participants to pursue Florida ALF Administrator certification.
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Quiz
First Answer all the questions
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  Quiz 1
  50 Minutes13 Questions

Instructor

TESFA BAHTA

29 Students

7 Courses

**About Dr. Tesfa Bahta**

Dr. Tesfa Bahta is a licensed pharmacist, assisted living administrator, and caregiver educator. As the founder of Caregiver Knowledge, he draws on his pharmacy and hands-on care experience to create practical training for assisted living staff. His goal is to help caregivers provide safe, respectful care and share knowledge.

Free

Student:

7 Students

Lesson:

12 Lessons

Duration: 2 Hours

Quiz:

1 Quiz

Level: All levels

SAMA (Self-administration medication Assistance) Annual Update

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