When it comes to accreditation training, deciding which classes will be most beneficial to you depends on your responsibilities and how far along your agency/facility is in the process. Therefore, the following course descriptions are provided as guidelines to help determine which course is best suited for you.

"Accreditation Manager Training " This training is a basic course offered to newly assigned accreditation managers from accredited agencies or agencies pursuing initial accreditation, to others assigned to work directly with the accreditation manager on more than an occasional basis, and to members of agencies that are considering pursuing accreditation. This workshop gives a broad overview of all aspects of the accreditation processes. It includes standard interpretation discussions, policy development discussions, file building exercises, and an accreditation software demonstration. Attendees are also provided a comprehensive accreditation manager’s manual. Personnel who attend this training will get a good grasp of the Accreditation Manager’s duties and responsibilities, and the tools to perform an initial agency self-assessment and achieve initial accreditation. (16-hour course) The cost for this workshop is only $125 per person.

"New Assessor Orientation" is designed for members desiring to serve as assessors. People who attend this training MUST complete an Assessor application prior to attending the class. The application can be downloaded by following the link below. Once completed, it should be faxed to the Florida Accreditation Office (407)275-4174. This workshop covers: Commission philosophy, pre-on site activities, on-site format, standard interpretation, comparative vs. full compliance, non-applicable standards, final reporting, and assessor tools software. (16-hour course). This course is a requirement for all new assessors and there is no fee charged!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
THE FLORIDA ACCREDITATION OFFICE 3504 Lake Lynda Dr., Suite 380 ~ Orlando, FL 32817 407-897-2828 ~ 800-558-0218 CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO 24 ATTENDEES
~~Managing the Accreditation Process~~ - FULL (16 hour course)	July 22-23, 2010	(22nd) 1:00pm - 5:00pm (23rd) 8:30am - 5:00pm	$125.00
~~Managing the Accreditation Process~~ - FULL (16 hour course)	July 21-22, 2010	(21st) 8:30am - 5:00pm (22nd) 8:30am - 12:00pm	$125.00
~~New Assessor Orientation~~ - FULL To be put on the waiting list call 407-897-2828 This class is ONLY for people who intend to be assessors. (16 hour course)	July 28-29, 2010	8:30am - 4:30pm	No Charge
If you registered for Assessor training you MUST submit the Assessor Application below before attending the class. CFA Assessor Application Submission of this form does NOT register you for the Assessor class. You must still fill out the registration form above.
Hotel Information Homewood suites orlando-ucf area 3028 N. Alafaya Trail ~ Orlando, Florida 32826 407-282-0067 $109 per night (Reservations made after July 6, 2010 (for AM) and after July 11, 2010 (for Assessor) will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing room rates.) Please specify the "Florida Accreditation Block" when making reservations.