The Oklahoma Senior Living Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of dignity and choice for older Oklahomans and to the quality of their care in the senior living setting.
OKSLA Education Opprotunities
Expand Your Expertise with Our Comprehensive Training Programs
In addition to our Administrator Certification course, designed for individuals desiring to become Residential Care / Assisted Living Administrators, we offer a variety of NAB-approved classes throughout the year. These classes help current administrators meet their annual Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements.
Oklahoma-licensed RC/AL Administrators must obtain 16 CEUs annually, while Nursing Home Administrators are required to complete 24 CEUs each year. Our programs are tailored to ensure you meet these requirements and continue to excel in your professional roles.
Class Schedule
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2025
Jan 27 - RCAL Class 1 ZOOM Orientation
Jan 29 /30 RCAL Admin Class 1 Part A
Feb 18 - Senior Start Up
Feb 21 - State Survey Prep 1
Feb 26-27-28 - RCAL Admin Class 1 Part B
March 7 - Survey Prep 2
April 15- Spring Seminar
April 24 - Life Enrichment
April 28 - RCAL Class 2 ZOOM Orientation
May 1 / 2 - RCAL Admin Class 2 Part A
May 28-29-30 - RCAL Admin Class 2 Part B
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August 5-6-7 - Annual Fall Convention
August 25 - RCAL Class 3 ZOOM Orientation-VIRTUAL
Aug 28-29 RCAL Admin Class 3 Part A VIRTUAL
Sep 16 - Senior Start Up
Sep 24 - 25 - 26- RCAL Admin Class 4 Part B VIRTUAL
Oct 6 - RCAL Class 4 ZOOM Orientation
Oct 9 / 10- RCAL Admin Class 4 Part A
Oct 28 - Boot Camp
Oct 29-30-31 - RCAL Admin Class 4 Part B
Nov 7 - Survey Prep 1
Nov 13 - Life Enrichment
Dec 18 - Survey Prep 2
RC/AL Scholarship is offered to assist qualified persons who wish to complete the OKSLA RCAL Assisted Living Administrator Training Course and become an administrator in assisted living.
About Senior Living
Senior Living was founded on a resident centered philosophy to enable choice, preserve dignity, encourage independence, and promote quality of life.
Assisted Living
A home or establishment that may provide assistance with personal care, medications, ambulation, nursing supervision and intermittent or unscheduled nursing care. They cannot provide 24-hour skilled nursing care.
Continuum of Care & Assisted Living Act - May 20, 1997
Licensed by Oklahoma State Department of Health
Mainly Private Pay, LTC Insurance may cover , VA Aid & Attendance, & Tribal Benefits
Medicaid Option through DHS (Advantage Waiver)
Residential Care
Provide residential accommodations, food service, and supportive assistance. May also provide assistance with meals, dressing, bathing, other personal needs, and medication administration. Cannot provide medical care such as skilled nursing.
Residential Care Act - November 1, 1984
Licensed by Oklahoma State Department of Health
This is unique to Oklahoma. In other states residential care is the same as assisted living.
A typical residential care resident is younger than other long term care options and only requires assistant with medication administration
NO Options for Medicare/Medicaid
Independent Senior Living / Care Homes
Apartments, cottages, and single-family homes for seniors 55 & over who do not require assistance with daily activities or 24/7 skilled nursing but may benefit from convenient services, senior-friendly surroundings, and increased social opportunities.
NOT Licensed by Oklahoma State Department of Health
No OSDH oversight required since they are not licensed
May have “High Acuity” that is receiving Home Health and or Hospice services
