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Changes to Administrator Certification Training Requirements

PIN 23-14-CCLD – (Changes to Administrator Certification Training Requirements)

Pursuant to the recently passed Assembly Bill (AB) 120, prospective and current Certified Administrators have the option to satisfy live training requirements for Initial Certification Training Programs (ICTP) and Continuing Education Training Programs (CETP) via Department-approved in-person or live-stream training.  Additionally, AB 120 clarifies the requirements for individuals seeking certification or recertification as an ARFPSHN Administrator.  Please refer to PIN 23-14-CCLD for more information regarding the changes to the administrator certification training requirements, including changes to course format terminology.

Administrators and vendors are encouraged to become familiar with the amendments to Health and Safety Code sections 1522.41, 1562.3, 1567.50, and 1569.616.

Notice:  Changes to Administrator Certification Program Fees Effective July 1, 2024

Changes to the Administrator Certification Program (ACP) fees were effective July 1, 2024.  These changes affect prospective and certified administrators of Adult Residential Facilities, Group Homes, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs and ACP training vendors. 

These increases were the last change to the ACP fees in accordance with the fee schedule established under Assembly Bill (AB) 135.  Please refer to Provider Information Notice PIN 21-11-CCLD – Changes to Administrator Certification Program Fees for more information regarding the changes to ACP fees. 

Administrators and vendors are encouraged to review this information to ensure that the correct fee amounts are being submitted.  See tables below for current vendor specific fee amounts.

Vendor Application Fees (Effective July 1, 2024)

 

Application

Fee Amount

Vendor Initial Application, Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)

$210

Vendor Renewal Application (ICTP)

$210

Vendor Initial Application, Continuing Education Training Program (CETP)

$140

Vendor Renewal Application (CETP)

$140

Vendor Course Fees (CETP)

$10 per unit

 


The ACB has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource for vendors. If you have any questions regarding fee changes, please submit your questions to ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Vendor Information – Application Processing

The ACB encourages vendors to submit vendor applications, course requests, change of instructor requests, rosters, etc., using the Vendor Automation Platform.   The platform allows vendors to track submissions and receive ACB notices confirming the transaction.

Registering to access the system is free and easy.  A one-time registration for your vendorship will be required upon your first use of service.  Registering for an account does not mean you are an approved vendor.

If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the Vendor Automation Platform, contact the Administrator Certification Bureau – Vendor Support and Review Unit at: ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Click the following link to register and sign-in to the platform:

Vendor Automation Platform

Application Processing Fees

Credit card payments for application processing fees are only available for applications submitted online through the Vendor Automation Platform.  For any Vendor Applications or Request for Course Approvals submitted via postal mail, please send a check or money order with the corresponding Notice of Payment Information below.

Note:  Paper applications with identifying vendor information must be mailed to the ACB at:

CDSS – ACB
744 P Street, MS 9-15-807
Sacramento, CA 95814
ATTN: Vendor Support and Review Unit

If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the service, contact ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Vendor Resources

For general information or questions, contact the Vendor Help Desk:
ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov

Core of Knowledge Curricula

Contact Us

Community Care Licensing Division
Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB)
744 P Street, MS 9-15-807
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-653-9300
Admincertinfo@DSS.ca.gov

Update to ACB Public E-mail Inboxes

Effective June 3, 2024, the ACB public e-mail inbox ACSExamInfo@dss.ca.gov will be discontinued.

 

For inquiries regarding the administrator exams, please contact the Administrator Examination Unit at ExamRegistration@dss.ca.gov.

 

For inquiries regarding administrator applications, please contact the Administrator Certification Processing Unit at AdminCertInfo@dss.ca.gov.

 

Forinquiries regarding administrator training, please contact the Vendor Support and Review Unit at ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

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