Resources-Testing
Program Assistants Testing Information
What is a Certified Program Assistant?
A Certified Program Assistant is someone who is working in adult day services who has been educated in a variety of areas about the people they serve. The certification is based on passing a skills test and a written exam.
Who can be a Certified Program Assistant?
Anyone working in adult day services, regardless of educational background.
Where do I get the training?
A training manual is available from National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) www.nadsa.org. The manual is under the Our Store tab on thier website and is titled “Training the Program Assistant in Adult Day Services.” This manual makes training your program assistants easier than ever. The curriculum sets the standard for quality training in the field. It offers techniques, material, activities and handouts to improve program assistant effectiveness, performance and care.
Topics include:
- Understanding Adult Day Services
- Participants' Rights
- Role of Staff-Observation and Recording
- The Aging Process
- Therapeutic Activities
- The Role of the Program Assistant in the Delivery of Service
Why train staff as Certified Program Assistants?
It gives standardized education to people who are working in adult day servicess and provides a holistic view of the people that we serve in our individual centers. Certification is also required for Level 2 & Level 3 Medicaid Waiver centers and of all of the certification options, Program Assistant Training is most affordable.
Where do I get the testing?
Testing is done by IAADS. It is scheduled based on member needs. The test is only $50 per person. Contact Leah Jones for more information at ljones@southportpc.org.
