Table of Contents

Essential orientation topics including resident rights, mandatory reporting, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Learn proper documentation techniques for all assisted living services provided to residents.

How to identify and report changes in a resident's physical, mental, or emotional condition.

Basic infection control practices and protection against blood-borne pathogens.

Techniques for maintaining environmental safety and cleanliness in assisted living facilities.

Safe and appropriate techniques for assisting residents with bathing, hair care, oral care, and dressing.

Techniques and strategies to prevent falls among assisted living residents.

How to properly provide standby assistance and when it is appropriate.

Training on providing effective reminders for medications, exercises, and treatments.

Understanding basic nutrition principles, food safety, meal preparation, and assistance with eating.

How to prepare modified diets as ordered by licensed health professionals.

Communication skills that preserve dignity, respect preferences, cultural background, and family relationships.

Understanding and maintaining resident confidentiality and privacy rights.

Understanding appropriate boundaries between staff, residents, and residents' families.

Procedures for handling various emergency situations including fire, medical emergencies, and disasters.

Awareness of commonly used health technology equipment and assistive devices in assisted living.

This training covers mandated reporter responsibilities and procedures for reporting maltreatment of vulnerable adults under Minnesota Statute 626.557, including definitions, timelines, and legal obligations.

This training covers the principles of person-centered planning and service delivery and how they apply to direct support services provided by staff, in accordance with Minnesota assisted living requirements.

Mandatory staff orientation covering all nine required topics under Minnesota Statute 144G.63, Subd. 2(a) — overview of Chapter 144G, facility policies, emergencies, vulnerable adult reporting, bill of rights, person-centered planning, complaints, advocacy services, and service/licensure review — plus optional hearing loss training under Subd. 2(b).

Comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Specialized techniques for helping residents with dementia with daily activities.

Problem-solving approaches for challenging behaviors in residents with dementia.

Effective communication techniques when working with residents who have dementia.

Understanding person-centered planning and service delivery for dementia care.

Understanding common mental health conditions and recognizing their symptoms.

Techniques for preventing and de-escalating crisis situations.

Understanding crisis situations and suicide prevention, including contacting crisis resources.

Annual 1-hour refresher on recognizing mental illness symptoms, de-escalation techniques, crisis resolution, and suicide prevention, including county crisis response teams and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Required annually for all assisted living staff under MN Statute 144G.64 (effective July 1, 2025).

Initial 4-hour training on the safe, emergency-only use of manual restraints, de-escalation, person-centered planning, and cultural competence. Required for staff who may apply an emergency manual restraint under MN Statute 144G.65 (2026 session, Chapter 95).

Annual 2-hour refresher on emergency restraint use, de-escalation, and person-centered care. Required each year for staff who may apply an emergency manual restraint under MN Statute 144G.65 (2026 session, Chapter 95).

Basic knowledge of body functioning, changes in body functioning, injuries, and what changes must be reported.

Advanced training in observing resident condition, proper reporting, and comprehensive documentation.

Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respirations of residents.

Recognizing physical, emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of residents.

Proper techniques for safely transferring and assisting residents with walking.

Basic training for administering medications and treatments as delegated tasks (requires additional competency training).

Techniques for range of motion exercises and proper positioning of residents.

Administering medications and treatments as required - requires specific delegation and training.