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CALA

Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA)

Pre-licensure course for Administrator License Applicants

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM (EDT) to Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

* Registration open until 9/7/26 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

Effective July 1, 2021, HB987 established a licensure requirement for ALC/PCH 25+ administrators. Georgia rules and regulations requires proof of completion of a 14-hour pre-licensure program and passage of a written exam to be submitted to the LTC Board.

Participation in GSLA’s Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA) Course fulfills the pre-licensure program requirement including the provision of a written exam which can be submitted to the LTC upon receipt of an 85% or higher passing score.

Target Audience: Executive Directors, Community Secondary Licensee, Regional Staff, New Administrators

Participants will receive the following:  

  • Registration to the course
  • All CALA Course Materials including books received onsite
  • Required Exam
  • GSLA submission of Exam to Senior Living U on behalf of the participant (should exam be completed onsite)
  • Boxed Lunch and light refreshments both days

Note: Attendees must attend both days in full to receive credit for attendance. Attendees are also responsible for subsequent licensure application requirements, documentation, and licensure application costs.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to GSLA's privacy, photographic, cancellation, and purchasing policies.

*GSLA Members must be logged in to see member pricing during the registration process.

Member: $750
Nonmember: $1450

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Agenda

September 14
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Attendee Check-In
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions
9:15 AM - 11:30 AM Domain 1: Care Services and Support
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Domain 3: Environment and Quality
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Domain 2: Financial Mangement
September 15
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Domain 2: Risk Management
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Domain 2: HR
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Rules and Regulations GA Department of Community Health
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Domain 4: Leadership
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Licensure Review
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exam

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Monday

8:30am - Attendee Check-In
9:00am - Welcome and Introductions
9:15am - Domain 1 
11:30am - Lunch
12:30pm - Domain 3
2:30pm - Domain 2

Tuesday

9:00am - Domain 2
10:00am - Domain 2
12:00pm - Lunch
12:30 - Rules and Regulations
1:30pm - Domain 4
3:30pm - Licensure Review
4:00pm - Exam