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RAC-CT Certification In-Person Workshop: October 7–9, 2025 | Rochester, NY

Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, the regulations surrounding the RAI/MDS process, and managing the PDPM by attending an AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT) certification workshop. Having the RAC-CT credential behind your name shows you are a knowledgeable and capable MDS professional. RAC-CT certification is the nationally recognized gold-standard in resident assessment in the long-term care nursing profession. By earning this credential, individuals have shown their expertise in skilled nursing facility prospective payment system and minimum data set (MDS 3.0) assessment.

Register for RAC-CT Certification program

The RAC-CT certification program consists of 10 education courses designed for post-acute care professionals with at least six months of experience with the MDS/RAI process. If you have less than six months of experience, consider taking MDS Essentials as a foundation to get you started and make sure you’re prepared to succeed in the RAC-CT program.

This workshop covers the following content:

  • MDS Coding for OBRA and PPs, parts 1 and 2
  • OBRA Timing and Scheduling
  • Care Area Assessments
  • Introduction to Medicare Part A
  • Care Planning
  • Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding for Long-Term Care
  • Five-Star Rating System
  • Quality Measures
  • Managing PDPM in the SNF

Your workshop registration includes access to the 10 RAC-CT certification exams. To earn the RAC-CT credential, you must successfully complete the associated final certification exams with a score of 80% or higher. You will have one year from the date of the workshop before they expire. There are three exam attempts per course. Recertification is required every two years.

*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is geared towards those who are not yet RAC-CT certified.  

This workshop will be hosted in person. Your registration includes three days of instruction from a Master Teacher, access to digital workshop materials, and access to the 10 certification exams. We suggest downloading and saving each PDF to a device of your choice. Although not required, you may print the PDFs at your own expense. If you decide to print your materials, please remember that changes and updates are continually incorporated into the workshop materials.

Schedule 

  • Days: October 7 – 9, 2025
  • Time: 8 am – 5 pm (ET), daily
  • Location: St. Ann’s Home, 1500 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621

Cost 

  • AAPACN Member Rate: $777
  • Non-Member Rate: $996

All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).

Register for the course: AAPACN RAC-CT Certification In-Person Workshop 10/07/2025 MDS Consultants

Cancellation Policy: AAPACN and the Training Partner are not responsible for any fees incurred due to cancellations or postponements. Attendee cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to workshops@AAPACN.org. Registrants who are unable to attend may send a substitute in their place. Cancellations received more than 30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 14-30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund, minus a $250 processing fee paid to Training Partner. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 13 business days prior to the start date of the workshop except for emergencies or a visit from State Surveyors. No refunds will be issued for cancelations due to weather if the workshop itself is not cancelled.

Upcoming Conferences & Events

We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events where we will are speaking or training.

IHCA
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September 22 - 24, 2025
Hope to see you in Des Moines for the IHCA Convention, where our team will be presenting three incredible education sessions!
IHCA
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Adventure awaits us at Diamond Pharmacy's free continuing education conference – held at the Columbus Zoo!
Diamond Pharmacy
September 17, 2025
LifeSpan
Join us in Ocean City, Maryland for LifeSpan's annual conference, where two of our educators will be presenting!
September 16 - 19, 2025
Join us in Ocean City, Maryland for LifeSpan's annual conference, where two of our educators will be presenting!
LifeSpan
September 16 - 19, 2025
NEHCA
Excited for our two education sessions at the NNFA-NALA Convention in Kearney, Nebraska!
August 25 - 28, 2025
Excited for our two education sessions at the NNFA-NALA Convention in Kearney, Nebraska!
FHCA
Revving up for the FHCA Annual Conference in Orlando – look forward to catching you there!
July 13 - 17, 2025
Revving up for the FHCA Annual Conference in Orlando – look forward to catching you there!
ACHCA
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Come hear how we help LNHA's at the ACHCA 2025 Convocation & Expo in Myrtle Beach!
NYSHFA
Looking forward to seeing old friends and making news ones at the NYSHFA Annual Conference at the Sagamore Resort!
May 6 - 8, 2025
Looking forward to seeing old friends and making news ones at the NYSHFA Annual Conference at the Sagamore Resort!
Ohio Health Care Association
See you in Columbus OH for a great annual convention and expo!
May 5 - 8, 2025
See you in Columbus OH for a great annual convention and expo!
AAPACN
Don't miss the expert session by MDS Consultants' Master Teachers Linda Winston and Barb Bates at the Annual Conference in Louisville, KY.
April 22 - 25, 2025
Don't miss the expert session by MDS Consultants' Master Teachers Linda Winston and Barb Bates at the Annual Conference in Louisville, KY.
Pennsylvania Association of Directors of Nursing Administration
Looking forward to diving into MDS with you at the PADONA Conference in Hershey, PA!
April 1 - 4, 2025
Looking forward to diving into MDS with you at the PADONA Conference in Hershey, PA!

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