ARF Staff Training Made Simple
Flexible online training solutions to support California's Adult Residential Facility staff training needs.
Simplify Staff Training for Your Adult Residential Facility
Whether you're onboarding new employees, providing ongoing education, or managing training for an entire team, Community Care Options offers flexible online training solutions designed for California Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs).
Choose from a one-time Staff Training Bundle with 30 courses and modules or a comprehensive Staff Training Subscription with access to our entire course library, administrator oversight, progress tracking, and certificate management.
Our training solutions help you provide employees with relevant education while keeping your facility's unique training needs in mind.
What Training Is Required for ARF Staff in California?
California Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) have staff training requirements that vary depending on employee responsibilities, facility programs, and the needs of the residents they serve.
Understanding California's ARF Staff Training Requirements
California Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) must provide staff training based on employee responsibilities, facility operations, and resident needs.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) identifies training requirements for all ARF employees, along with additional requirements for direct care staff.
Training Requirements for All ARF Staff
Initial Training
Employees receive initial training in:
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Infection Control Practices
Emergency Intervention
On-the-Job Training
Employees receive job-related training and experience in:
Reporting Dependent Adult Abuse
Delayed Egress
Food Service
Other training relevant to their responsibilities
Ongoing Training
Infection Control Practices
Annual Training
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Emergency Intervention
Infection Control Practices
Additional Training Requirements for Direct Care Staff
Employees providing direct care have additional training responsibilities.
Initial Training
Restricted Health Conditions
On-the-Job Training
First Aid
Hospice Care
Emergency Intervention
How Community Care Options Supports ARF Staff Training
Our ARF Staff Training Bundle includes 30 online courses and modules designed to support employee education in several important areas:
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness: Emergency preparedness, fire safety, flood preparedness, and earthquake preparedness
Infection Control: HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, and COVID-19
Food Service & Safety: Three training modules
Restricted Health Conditions: Postural supports, restraints, and restricted health conditions
Hospice Care: Three training modules
Additional Staff Education: Dementia care, medication management, personal care, nutrition, exercise, and LGBT awareness and sensitivity
Employees can complete their online coursework at their own pace, with one year of course access.
Important: CCO's online training bundle supports ARF staff education but does not necessarily fulfill every required training component. Facility administrators are responsible for ensuring employees receive all applicable initial, on-the-job, ongoing, and annual training, including any instruction not covered by the online courses.
Ready to simplify your staff training?
Explore our flexible training options for individual employees or your entire ARF team.
Choose Your ARF Staff Training Solution
$99 one-time purchase
ARF Staff Training Subscription
From $50/Month
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Yes. California identifies initial, ongoing, annual, and on-the-job training responsibilities for ARF staff. Specific requirements depend on employee duties, facility programs, and resident needs.
-
The bundle includes 30 online courses and modules covering many important ARF training topics. However, facilities may need to provide additional training, including specialized or on-the-job instruction, to meet all applicable requirements.
-
The $99 ARF Staff Training Bundle provides one employee with access to 30 courses and modules for one year.
The Staff Training Subscription starts at $50/month for up to five employees and includes access to CCO's entire course library, plus administrator tools for assigning courses, tracking progress, and managing completion certificates.
-
Employees receive one year of course access from enrollment. This access period does not change any applicable regulatory training deadlines.
-
Yes! Employees can download certificates after successfully completing their courses. Bundle purchasers are responsible for sharing certificates with their facility administrator. Subscription administrators can access completion records through their management portal.
-
CCO also provides staff training for Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs). Because ARF and RCFE training requirements differ, we recommend visiting our ARF Staff Training page to explore options appropriate for your facility.Absolutely! You can purchase an individual bundle for each employee or choose a Staff Training Subscription that allows you to manage multiple employees through one administrator portal.
ARF Staff Training Course Library
Our ARF Staff Training Bundle includes 30 online courses and modules covering essential topics for Adult Residential Facility employees.
Dementia Care — 8 Modules
Basics of Dementia, Levels of Dementia, Alzheimer's Research, Communication, ABC's of Behavior, Environment & Medications, Sexuality, and Lewy Body Dementia.
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness — 3 Modules
Emergency Preparedness, Fire Preparedness, and Flood & Earthquake Preparedness.
Food Service & Personal Care — 4 Courses/Modules
Food Service & Safety Modules 1–3, plus Personal Care Services, Nutrition & Exercise.
Infection Control — 5 Courses/Modules
HIV/AIDS & Infectious Diseases Modules 1–4, plus COVID-19 & Infectious Diseases.
Hospice Care & Restricted Health Conditions — 4 Courses/Modules
Hospice Care Modules 1–3, plus Postural Supports, Restraints & Restricted Health Conditions.
Medication Management — 5 Modules
Medication Modules 1–5, including Antipsychotics and Psychotropic Drugs.
LGBT Awareness & Sensitivity Training — 1 Course
Training focused on awareness and sensitivity when supporting diverse residents.
Course selection should reflect each employee's responsibilities and the facility's applicable training requirements.
Make Staff Training Easier for Your ARF
From onboarding new employees to supporting ongoing education, Community Care Options makes it easier to provide your team with flexible, convenient online training.
Choose our $99 ARF Staff Training Bundle for individual employees or a Staff Training Subscription to manage training for your entire team.