RCFE Administrator Certification in California
Get certified with our 80-hour RCFE Administrator course fully online, interactive, and state approved for California.
- 100% online via Zoom
- Instant certificate
- Weekend schedule
- CDSS Approved
What's Included in Your Tuition
80-hour course
(60 hours live session + 20 hours self-paced)
Digital Copies of Title 22 Regulations and the Health and Safety Code Manual
200 Practice Exam Questions written directly from Title 22 Regulations
Live Review Sessions to fully prepare you for the state exam
Exam Confidence Promise if you're among the rare few who don't pass within your three state exam attempts
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OUR EXAM CONFIDENCE PROMISE PASS IT OR COME BACK ON US.
If you complete ACI’s program and use all three state exam attempts without passing, you can return to ACI and repeat the training at no additional tuition charge. To date, not one ACI graduate has needed to take us up on it. We’re invested in your success-not just your enrollment.
RCFE Administrator Certification Program
60 hours live stream + 20 hours self-paced training built to prepare you for California's RCFE Administrator Certification Exam.
Complex Title 22 concepts and Core of Knowledge topics taught in a clear, practical way.
Guided reviews, practice assessments, and proven test-taking strategies built around the state's actual exam format.
Unlimited free course retake. If you complete ACI's program and use all three state exam attempts without passing, you can return to ACI and repeat the training at no additional tuition charge.
Get direct guidance from a nurse educator and company owner - Theresa Aguirre, RN, MSN as she personally supports students from enrollment through certificate application
Learn for the real job-not just the test. Interactive simulations and hands-on activities that translate directly to administrator duties.
Stay engaged during the live sessions. Expect discussions, live breakout sessions, real case studies, review games, opportunities to ask questions, and build connections.
California Assisted Living Administrator Certification
In California, the assisted living administrator certification you need is the RCFE Administrator Certification. An RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) is the state’s assisted living license category, so our program is the path to becoming a certified assisted living administrator. After completing the course and passing the state administrator exam, you are eligible to operate or be employed as an RCFE administrator. The training is approved by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS Vendor # 2000761-740-1) and covers every topic required by California Title 22 regulations, including facility operations, medication management, resident rights, fire safety, staffing requirements, and cultural competency.
Course Objectives
The 80-hour course covers every topic required by California Title 22, from facility operations and medication management to residents’ rights, fire safety, and cultural competency. See the full course objectives on our 80-Hour RCFE Administrator Course page.
Regulatory requirements to successfully operate an RCFE
Special considerations on the provisions instead of admission
Medication management
Resident admission, retention, and assessment procedures
Resident advocacy for residents rights
Community resources available to the elderly
Building requirements for state fire regulations
Staffing requirements for adequate supervision of residents
Cultural competency and sensitivity to aging LGBTQ+ community
What our students say
Based on 14 + verified reviews from past course participants — administrators, caregivers, and facility owners across the state.
Inspiring compassionate leaders in community care
The Assisted Care Institute is committed to inspiring participants to become compassionate leaders in community care. Our mission is to provide a quality training experience to aspiring RCFE administrators by giving them the tools they need to prepare for the state certification exam.
We believe that providing quality training is key to producing competent RCFE administrators to serve the most vulnerable population — the frail and the elderly.
We train administrators to balance regulatory rigor with genuine human warmth — because residents and staff thrive under both.
Weekend Zoom sessions designed for busy schedules. Learn alongside peers, ask real questions, and walk away ready.
Every module is grounded in real California facility scenarios — admissions, advocacy, and the everyday calls administrators make.
Ready to take the next step in your care leadership journey?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the RCFE administrator certification course?
The program is 80 hours total: 20 hours of self-paced online coursework plus 60 hours of live Zoom instruction, typically completed over several weekends.
Is the course approved by California?
Yes. Assisted Care Institute is a CDSS-approved training provider (Vendor # 2000761-740-1). The curriculum meets all California Title 22 requirements.
Can I take the RCFE certification course online?
Yes. The 60 hours of live instruction are delivered via Zoom, and the 20 hours of self-paced content are completed online. No in-person attendance is required.