RAC-CT - Ten-Course Set - Printed Manual

Enjoy easy one-click ordering of our popular Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified (RAC-CT) certification manual set. This ten-course bundle contains the required courses along with access to all final exams necessary for you to obtain your RAC-CT designation.

RAC-CT, printed manual format. Please see AAPACN's printed manual return policy as there is a restocking fee for returned manuals.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of Accurately Assessing Functional Status and the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

    • Understand the process of determining an appropriate, resident-directed approach to care planning functional status
    • Accurately code section G0110, "Functional Status," ADL Self-Performance, on the MDS
    • Describe the differences between section G and section GG information
    • Accurately code section GG0130 and GG0170, "Functional Abilities and Goals," on the MDS

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

    This course is eligible for 6.31 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of Care Area Assessments and the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

    • Outline the role of the CAAs
    • Describe the CAA process
    • Discuss CAA documentation requirements, including assessment findings and date requirements for V0200B2 and V0200C2
    • List three sources of evidence-based tools for conducting the CAA assessments

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    This course is eligible for 4.14 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of Care Planning and the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

    • Describe the relationship between the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, the care plan, and quality resident care
    • Discuss the relationship between the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Triggers (CATs), Care Area Assessments (CAAs), and the care plan
    • Delineate the changes to comprehensive person-centered care planning regulations based on the revised Requirements of Participation
    • List the components of an effective care plan
    • Discuss the role of critical thinking in the care-planning process
    • Describe the impact of communication as part of the care-planning process
    • Identify the required components of the baseline care plan

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    This course is eligible for 5.73 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of Introduction to Medicare Part A, the participant will be able to:

    • Identify the criteria necessary for the beneficiary to qualify for skilled nursing facility (SNF) benefits
    • Discuss the facility's responsibilities when a resident is denied Part A coverage and the resident's right to a demand bill
    • Explain how to make the decision about whether or not to cover a resident on Part A
    • Delineate administrative presumption of skilled level of care
    • Describe the documentation that the SNF must complete to comply as a Medicare provider
    • Describe the medical review process

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    This course is eligible for 5.4 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of the Managing the Patient-Driven Payment Model in a Skilled Nursing Facility course, the participant will be able to:

    • Describe the methodology and philosophy of the SNF PPS and the general framework of the Patient-Driven Payment Method (PDPM)
    • Understand the six components of PDPM
    • Calculate the daily per diem under PDPM
    • Understand the PPS assessment schedule
    • Identify the connection between the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and PDPM
    • Describe the variable per diem adjustment schedule for PPS payment
    • Understand the Interrupted Stay Policy

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    This course is eligible for 4.84 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of MDS 3.0 Coding for OBRA and PPS Part 1 and Part 2, the participant will be able to:

    • Describe the relationship between the purpose of the MDS and the types of questions that appear on the MDS
    • State the intent of each MDS item
    • Accurately code each item of the MDS
    • Discuss the effects of inaccurate MDS coding

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

    This course is eligible for 7.05 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of MDS 3.0 Coding for OBRA and PPS Part 1 and Part 2, the participant will be able to:

    • Describe the relationship between the purpose of the MDS and the types of questions that appear on the MDS
    • State the intent of each MDS item
    • Accurately code each item of the MDS
    • Discuss the effects of inaccurate MDS coding

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

    This course is eligible for 6.83 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of OBRA Timing and Scheduling for the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

    • Discuss requirements for scheduling and timing of OBRA-required MDS assessments
    • Identify appropriate use of the OBRA-required Discharge assessments and tracking records
    • State the criteria for completing the Significant Change in Status Assessment
    • Discuss correct use of the Significant Correction assessments
    • Identify criteria and timing issues related to Section X, the Correction Request

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    This course is eligible for 4.79 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of Quality Measures and the MDS 3.0, the participant will be able to:

    • Identify the role of the Quality Measures in the Nursing Home Quality Initiative and the survey process
    • Describe the components of the calculation of each Quality Measure
    • Understand the Quality Measure scores
    • Describe facility processes necessary for achieving competitive Quality Measure scores

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    This course is eligible for 5.78 continuing education hours.

  • Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of The Five-Star Quality Rating System, the participant will be able to:

    • Describe how the annual licensing and certification survey impacts the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
    • Explain how the rating for staffing is computed in the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
    • Review the role of Quality Measures in the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
    • Detail how to proactively institute quality assurance activities to assist in enhancing the Five-Star rating.

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    This course is eligible for 4.73 continuing education hours.