Workshops
40-Hour Basic Course for Activity Directors
October 17-18, 2024 In Person Attendance
NMHCA/NMCAL is now offering our 40-hour class in a hybrid format. There are 15 recorded modules and homework assignments that must be completed prior to the day and a half of in-person attendance. The modules range from 45 minutes to 2 hours. The dates above indicate the next in-person training dates, so make sure you can complete the entire training before those dates.
2024 Bronze Quality Award Workshop
November 6 and November 13, 2024
12:00 to 2:00 PM Mountain
The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program recognizes long-term and post-acute care organizations across the nation for quality. Based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework, a nationally recognized method for improving business performance, the Program sets high standards for quality and excellence. The Bronze – Commitment to Quality goal is to provide applicants with the tools and resources they need to achieve performance improvement through the introduction of the Baldrige criteria. This workshop will be held virtually on Zoom.
Bronze Award Workshop: Part 1
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (MST)
Bronze Award Workshop: Part 2
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (MST)
Bronze Award Workshop: Optional Office Hours
Friday, November 15, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (MST) and/or Friday, December 13, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (MST)
Life Safety Code
October 28-29, 2024
In-person at the NMHCA/NMCAL Training Center
Certified Medication Aide II Training
December 4-6, 2024
and
December 16-18, 2024
The curriculum meets or exceeds the minimum requirements as outlined by the New Mexico Board of Nursing for CMA II in 16.12.5.19 NMAC. The program will teach the knowledge and skills necessary for competent and safe authorized subcutaneous injection of insulin by prefilled insulin pen. Students will be required to maintain an 80% or higher on all exams to complete the course, and upon completion of the course, the Certified Medication Aide II shall demonstrate a final examination score of 80% or above. Facility clinical training will include a minimum of 20 successful pre-filled insulin pen injections.
Certified Medication Aide Virtual Training
January 21-31, 2025
This course meets the Board of Nursing requirements for training certified medication aides in the administration of routine and PRN medications in the nursing facility setting.
This course typically runs Tuesday through Friday over two consecutive weeks.
Certified Medication Aide Training Refresher Course
This course meets the Board of Nursing requirements for the certified medication aide refresher course.
Passenger Assistance/Motor Vehicle Operations Trainer Course
On-Demand
This is currently scheduled an on-demand training. Once you register, you will be sent the handouts, access links, and other requirements.
The Passenger Assistance/Motor Vehicle Operation Trainer Course covers all requirements of the 2000 Transportation Regulation in state licensing rules. This course prepares the trainer to teach individuals at the facility level. It is divided into three (3) major modules, which may be offered in steps to aid in scheduling training within the facility.
Activity Directors Requalification Information
Activity Directors qualifying through NMHCA's 40-Hour Basic Course must complete 15 hours of continuing education annually. Please submit copies of your continuing education certificates along with your 15-Hour Request letter to NMHCA/NMCAL.
Continuing education must be approved through NMHCA/NMCAL or NCCAP. If you would like to submit any hours not previously approved, you can download the application here.