In order for certification to be granted, all applicants for certification must:

  • Possess a bachelor’s degree granted by a college or university that is accredited by an entity approved by the United States Department of Education, or the equivalent,
  • Have at least one year (2,000 hours) work experience as an assisted living community executive director OR at least three years (6,000 hours) work experience in a management capacity in one or more assisted living communities and
  • Pass the certification examination for assisted living community executive directors.

Note that Assisted Living Management does not include long-term care management, nursing home management or independent living management.

Download the Official CDAL Candidate Handbook for more information.

OR

  • Have at least three years (6,000 hours) work experience as an assisted living community executive director OR at least five years (10,000 hours) work experience in a management capacity in one or more assisted living communities and
  • Pass the certification examination for assisted living community executive directors.

REGISTRATION

If you feel you meet eligibility criteria and are ready to initiate the registration process, please fill out the online application form.

The SLCC recognizes that equal opportunity is fundamental to fairness in all forms of human endeavor. Therefore, SLCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, lifestyle, gender, or sexual orientation.