Core of Knowledge

BELTSS- Core of Knowledge

2024 Winter BELTSS Core of Knowledge Course Session will be held January 8 - January 25, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio.

The Core of Knowledge course is designed specifically for the Administrator-In- Training (AIT) participant. This course meets the special academic requirement set by BELTSS for qualifying to take the state licensure board examination. Ohio participants should call the Board at (614) 466-5114 to arrange their AIT internship. The Core may be taken at any time during the process: before, during, or after the internship. Core hours do not count towards the internship hours.

The content of the course is designed to provide information and promote understanding that will lead to more effective performance in the administration of long-term care. The subject areas listed below have been recommended by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards and endorsed by BELTSS.

These topics are included in the Core of Knowledge course:

1) applicable standards of environment, health and safety;
2) local health and safety regulations;
3) general administration;
4) psychology of care;
5) principles of medical care;
6) personal and social care;
7) therapeutic and supportive care and services in long-term care;
8) departmental organization and management; and
9) community interrelationships

Enrollment
Enrollment is open to anyone interested in becoming a nursing home administrator as well as those wanting professional training in nursing home administration.

Course Format
Per 4751-05.1 of the Administrative Code, section (A) requires 100 clock hours of study in core of knowledge subjects. Therefore this course will include face-to-face classroom learning as well as several self-study assignments. Students will complete web-based self-study, as well as written assignments. Students must attend every day of the face-to-face classroom presentations as well as complete all self-study assignments to successfully graduate from the BELTSS Core of Knowledge.

Certificate of Completion
All those satisfactorily completing the course will receive a certificate which satisfies the requirement with the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS).

2024 Core of Knowledge Dates

Winter 2024
January 8 - January 25, 2024

Classes will be held Monday through Thursday for three weeks from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. A final course schedule and further details will be sent out a few weeks before the class begins.

Location
The Conference Center at OCLC
6600 Kilgour Place
Dublin, OH 43017

Each participant is responsible for his/her own lodging and meal arrangements.

We encourage you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS for 2024 Winter CORE of Knowledge students:

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin, 5000 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017 offers an overnight room rate: $99

If staying multiple weeks, you will need to make a separate reservation for each set of consecutive nights using the Booking Link below.

Click Here for Home2Suites Booking Link

Amenities: In-suite kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher. Free full hot breakfast, indoor pool and fitness center. Complimentary WiFi, Business Center.

Residence Inn Dublin, 6364 Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH 43017 offers Core of Knowledge students an overnight room rate: Single: $134

A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the special rate above. Please make your reservation no later than four weeks prior to each week (December 14, 21 and 28, respectively). Mention that you are attending the BELTSS Core of Knowledge offered by LeadingAge Ohio for the group rate. The hotel may have additional rooms available once all of the LeadingAge Ohio rooms are gone, but they may not be at the special rate. To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at 614-389-6600 and ask for Reservations. For directions or additional information, please visit the hotel’s website at Residence Inn Columbus Dublin.

Every studio suite includes 1 King bed, Sofa bed, Full kitchen, Microwave, Living/sitting area, Dining area, complimentary Wireless and Wired internet, Coffee/tea maker, 32in flatscreen TV. Free full hot breakfast, indoor pool and fitness center.

How to Register

Registration for Winter Core of Knowledge course is now closed.

The Summer 2024 Core of Knowledge course hosted through OHCA is scheduled for July 29 - August 14, 2024. For more information on the Summer 2024 course click here.