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July 1, 2026 Has Arrived—and Alzheimer’s Training for Florida Companions Is Not OptionalFlorida’s July 1, 2026 Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias training deadline has arrived.For thousands of Florida caregivers, companions, homemakers, independent contractors, referral sources, and home-care businesses, the transition period is over. Anyone employed, contracted, or referred to...

Completing an Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias training course is only part of the compliance process. For required Florida ADRD training to be properly documented, the certificate should establish that the course was delivered by an approved training provider using an approved curriculum for the applicable care setting.That means agencies, nurse registries, caregivers, and s...

One of the simplest operational upgrades a nurse registry or home care office can implement is a dedicated caregiver “Registration Station.”A Registration Station is exactly what it sounds like: a dedicated workspace, desk, laptop, tablet, or office computer specifically set up for caregivers to complete onboarding, training, compliance forms, and registration tasks.For smaller regist...

For years, Alzheimer’s (ADRD) training requirements were most commonly associated with Home Health Agencies under F.S. 400.4785, as reflected in longstanding AHCA guidance still published here:https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-health-facility-regulation/laboratory-and-in-home-services/home-health-agencies/home-health-agencies-alzheimer-s-disease-and-trainin...

The IssueFlorida’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) training requirements under F.S. 430.5025 are creating widespread confusion across agencies and nurse registries.This is not theoretical.This issue was recently raised by C-E-U.com in direct communication with both the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) and multiple AHCA officials responsible for enforcing the...

Florida HIV/AIDS Training Requirements: 1-Hour vs. 2-Hour Courses and Bloodborne Pathogens TrainingFlorida caregivers and healthcare organizations frequently encounter three different training options:1-hour HIV/AIDS training2-hour HIV/AIDS trainingBloodborne Pathogens trainingThese courses overlap, but they are not necessarily interchangeable. The correct course depends on the caregi...

What Happens After You Pay on C-E-U.com (And What to Know About Pending Charges)If you’re new to C-E-U.com, you might be wondering what happens after you sign up — and why sometimes payments can feel confusing.We’ve designed the entire process to be fast, simple, and stress-free. But in some cases, delays caused by banks or card providers can create confusion.Here’s exactly how it wor...

Florida Nurse Registry “Required to Register” Framework for Independent ContractorsFor Florida Nurse Registries, one of the most important operational systems is a structured “Required to Register” framework for onboarding independent contractor caregivers.This framework is not simply a checklist. It functions as a compliance control system that ensures each caregiver file consistentl...