Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB)
ABOUT ACB
The ACB supports prospective and current administrators by proctoring mandated administrator exams, processing initial and renewal administrator applications, and ensures overall compliance of CCLD approved, third-party program training vendors to promote the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable California residents in care.
CCLD CONSIDERATIONS FOR CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATORS
The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) has offered the following considerations to provide some relief to the provider community as related to the ACB applications backlog.
- FOR FACILITY LICENSE APPROVAL
- When an administrator is associated to a pending facility licensure (initial or change of ownership), the administrator’s application is expedited, and certification approval is conducted along with licensure approval. This is done through internal coordination with Children's’ Residential Program (CRP) or Adult and Senior Care Program (ASCP), Regional Offices (RO) or Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB).
If this situation applies to you or if you have questions about the pending facility licensure, please contact CAB or your assigned CRP RO
- FOR CRITICAL NEED
- If there is a critical need for certification approval (for example if services from a partner agency, such as the county or Regional Center, is at risk of being disrupted; or residents are at risk of relocation as a result of a pending certification renewal; or if a new administrator needs to be onboarded immediately), your local Regional Office may request to expedite certification on the administrator’s behalf.
If this situation applies to you, please contact the assigned LPA for the licensed facility to discuss the critical need. If the RO determines that an expedite certification approval is necessary, they will send the request to ACB on your behalf.
- FOR FACILITY INSPECTIONS
- During the course of a facility inspection, if the administrator certificate is expired and the licensee can validate the submission of a renewal certificate application, the LPA should take into consideration whether a citation is warranted. Each citation should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis including the facility and administrator’s history of compliance.
If this situation applies to you, please consult with the assigned LPA to discuss questions or concerns with regards to a citation related to an expired administrator certificate.
Upcoming – ACB Webinar, December 19, 2024
ACB will be hosting a webinar to provide updates on the Administrator Certification Online Application Portal, application processing timelines, website enhancements, and RCFE regulations. The webinar will include a live question and answer portion. Questions and responses will be compiled in a Frequently Asked Questions document that will be posted on the Administrator Certification Bureau website.
Register in advance for this webinar:
If you would like to attend the webinar, please register in advance as space is limited.
When: December 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Administrator Certification Bureau Webinar
If you require accommodation or language access, such as American Sign Language or Live Captioning, please contact ccldcts@dss.ca.gov no later than Monday, December 9, 2024.
Past Webinars
The ACB has hosted webinars for administrators, providers, and community partners. You may access recordings and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) obtained during the webinars by clicking the links below:
Administrator Certification Bureau Vendor Webinar, November 13, 2024
Topics: ACB reorganization, course monitoring, certificate reminders, and substantive changes in Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) regulations.
ACB Quarterly Webinar, September 24, 2024
Topics: Application processing updates; Online Application Portal updates; website enhancements.
ACB Quarterly Webinar, June 4, 2024
Topics: Application processing updates; Online Application Portal updates; website enhancements.
ACB Webinar, December 12, 2023
Topics: Application processing updates; Online Application Portal walkthrough.
ACB Webinar, July 19, 2023
Topics: Assembly Bill 120; CCLD Considerations; website enhancements; Online Application Portal overview.
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.
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 are encouraged to review this information to ensure that the correct fee amounts are being submitted. See table below for current fee amounts.
Administrator Certification Fees (Effective July 1, 2024)
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Application
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Fee Amount
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Administrator Initial Application
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$140
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Administrator Renewal Application
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$140
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Administrator Examination Fee
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$100
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Vendor Application Fees (Effective July 1, 2024)
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Application
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Fee Amount
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Vendor Initial Application, Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)
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$210
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Vendor Renewal Application (ICTP)
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$210
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Vendor Initial Application, Continuing Education Training Program (CETP)
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$140
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Vendor Renewal Application (CETP)
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$140
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Vendor Course Fees (CETP)
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$10 per unit
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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.
Applicable laws in Health & Safety Code (HSC) for Administrator Certification
Regulations for Certified Administrators
Regulations for Administrator Certification Training Programs Vendors
The historical rulemaking file for the regulation updates can be found at: