AAPACN RAC-CT Certification Workshop

Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified (RAC-CT) Certification Workshop - Including PDPM Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, the regulations surrounding the RAI/MDS process, and managing the PDPM by attending an AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified (RAC-CT ) certification workshop. Having the RAC-CT credential behind your name shows that you are a knowledgeable and capable MDS professional. RAC-CT certification is the nationally recognized gold-standard in resident assessment in the long-term care nursing profession. By earning this credential, individual have shown their expertise in skilled nursing facility prospective payment system and minimum data set (MDS 3.0) assessment.


The RAC-CT certification program consists of 10 education courses designed for post-acute care professionals with at least six months of experience with the MDS/RAI process. If you have less than six months of experience, we highly recommend taking MDS Essentials as a foundation to get you started and make sure you're prepared to succeed in the RAC-CT program. To earn the RAC-CT credential, you must successfully complete the associated final certification exams with a score of 80% or higher. You will have one year from the date of the workshop before they expire. There are three exam attempts per course. Recertification is required every two years.*PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is geared towards those who are not yet RAC-CT certified.

Your registration includes three days of in-person instruction from a Master Teacher, access to digital workshop materials, and access to the 10 certification exams. We suggest downloading and saving each PDF to a device of your choice. Although not required, you may print the PDFs at your own expense. If you decide to print your materials, please remember that changes and updates are continually incorporated into the workshop materials.

DATES:

September 1-3, 2026

TIMES:

8:00am - 5:00pm EST  (Registration opens first day- 7:30 a.m.)
*Lunch will be provided each of the 3 days.

LOCATION:

KCARE Training Center 9405 Mill Brook Road, Louisville, KY 40223 

PRESENTER:

Christine Twombly, RN-BC, RAC-MT, HRM, CHC

Christine is a clinical consultant with Proactive Medical Review and Consulting. Ms. Twombly is a certified gerontological nurse, a certified resident assessment coordinator (RAC-CT), a licensed health care risk manager (LHRM), and is certified in healthcare compliance (CHC).

Christine has more than 28 years of experience in post-acute care, including many years of hands-on experience with MDS assessments and related care planning. She has worked under Medicare PPS for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) since it's inception. She has extensive experience working with SNFs to conduct Medicare documentation and billing compliance assessments and providing assistance with third-party medical review and the appeals process. 

CEUs:

22.5 CE's

COST:

To receive the member price, please visit www.AAPACN.org/Membership. AAPACN membership s not a requirement to register for, or attend, this educational activity. 

$800 AAPACN Member
$1,026  Non-Member
$970 AAPACN Membership and Workshop

Registration for this certification workshop is being run through AAPACN.org. Click here to access their site to register. 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

The Parties are not responsible for any fees incurred due to cancellations or postponements. Participant cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. Participants who are unable to attend may send a substitute in their place. Cancellations received more than thirty (30) business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations received fourteen to thirty (14-30) business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund, minus a two-hundred-and fifty-dollar ($250.00) processing fee, of which two-hundred and twenty-five dollars ($225.00) is paid to Training Partner and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) is paid to Association. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received thirteen (13) business days or less prior to the start date of the Training Workshop except for emergencies or a visit from state surveyors. State surveyors must be present in the Participant’s building in order for the Participant to receive a refund. Neither Party shall issue a refund for any Participant’s withdrawal due to weather unless the Training Workshop is cancelled.

LODGING:

Embassy Suites by Hilton Louisville East
9940 Corporate Campus Dr.
Louisville, KY 40223
Click here to make a reservation
When
9/1/2026 8:00 AM - 9/3/2026 5:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
9403 Mill Brook Road Louisville, KY 40223

ATTENTION: PLEASE EMAIL HANNAH WOEMPNER WITH NAME, TITLE & EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ANY NEW EMPLOYEES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE MEMBER PRICING.

A credit card fee based on the type of credit card being used for payment will be added to the invoice. To avoid credit card fees, consider paying via ACH. Please contact Sharon Netherton for help with processing an ACH payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation received in writing no later than seven (7) workdays prior to a seminar will receive a full refund. Cancellations received in writing inside of seven (7) workdays will receive one-half refund. Any participants who don't attend a program will receive no refund unless prior notice in writing is given to the association office as outlined in this policy. Participants may appeal refund determinations by requesting reconsideration by the Executive Committee. Such appeals must be made in writing within 30 days after the seminar or convention is held. Please email all cancellations to Angela Porter.