COA Trainings and Webinars

Success with accreditation begins with quality training and support! The Council on Accreditation (COA) is proud to deliver an array of training courses in a variety of methods that are both personalized and readily accessible. We offer a variety of traditional face-to-face trainings as well as web-based, self-paced, and customized trainings.

All listed trainings are based on a collection of field driven quality practices and are based on COA's 8th Edition Standards found at http://www.coastandards.org and http://www.coacanadastandards.org. We invite you to register for one or as many of these training sessions that will meet your needs and the needs of your organization. We are confident that you will find the standards and accreditation process a strong support for your organization in its mission to provide the highest quality services to the individuals and communities you serve.

Below are the series of classes that will be offered. Please click on the name of the training below to learn more about the course. Click on “Dates” to see when all trainings and webinars are scheduled or “Register” to sign-up.

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Face-to-Face Training Register Dates Cost
COA’s face-to-face trainings are the primary means by which organizations gain an in-depth, hands on understanding of COA’s accreditation process, the standards, how to document implementation, prepare the self-study document, get ready for the site visit and more. 
Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) $450
Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) $450
How to Prepare for Reaccreditation (HPR) $325
Customized Training
The highest, most focused level of training is customized training. Whether provided face-to-face at your organization or via the web, customized training provides a unique opportunity for your staff to engage with a highly skilled and knowledgeable COA staff member or consultant on almost any topic of interest. The most frequently customized training topic is Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI). For more information, send an email to trainings@coanet.org or call 866-262-8088 and ask for the Training Director.

LEVEL 1 WEBINARS: Foundations of COA Accreditation Register Dates Cost
These webinars provide basic information that every organization needs to get started with the accreditation process. These web-based trainings are strongly recommended for all organizations and individuals who are interested in learning more about the 8th Edition Standards and/or COA’s accreditation process.
A Brief Introduction to COA and the Accreditation Process FREE
A Brief Introduction to COA and the Accreditation Process for Organizations Undergoing Re-accreditation FREE
An Introduction to Accreditation Guidelines FREE
An Introduction to COA's Standards Website FREE
Introduction to the Tools Index FREE
LEVEL 2 WEBINARS: Accreditation Process Fundamentals Register Dates Cost
These webinars provide organizations with training on process-related topics designed to help them gain core competencies, skills, and knowledge so they get the most out of their accreditation process.
Assessing Your Practices Against COA's Standards FREE
How to Conduct a Mock Site Visit FREE
How to Respond to Your Pre-Commission Review (PCR) Report FREE
Get Organized! Creating an Accreditation Workplan FREE
LEVEL 3 WEBINARS: Standards Fundamentals Register Dates Cost
These webinars provide organizations with training on standards-related topics designed to help them gain core competencies, skills, and knowledge that will allow them to effectively implement the standards.
A Brief Overview of COA's Administrative and Service Environment (ASE, CA-ASE, PA-ASE) and Risk Prevention and Management (RPM, CA-RPM, PA-RPM) Standards FREE
A Brief Overview of COA's Behavior Support and Management (BSM, CA-BSM, PA-BSM) and Client Rights (CR, CA-CR, PA-CR) Standards FREE
A Brief Overview of COA's Ethical Practices (ETH, CA-ETH, PA-ETH), Governance (GOV, CA-GOV), and Financial Management (FIN, CA-FIN, PA-FIN) Standards FREE
A Brief Overview of COA's Human Resources (HR, CA-HR, PA-HR), Training and Supervision (TS, CA-TS, PA-TS), and Personnel (Service Sections) Standards FREE
A Brief Overview of COA's Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI, CA-PQI, PA-PQI) Standards FREE
LEVEL 4 WEBINARS: Advanced Topics in COA Accreditation Register Dates Cost
The webinars in this series provide participants with a deeper understanding of a variety of specific standards and process topics. The PQI webinars specifically help organizations develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance an efficient, effective service delivery system, and enhance organizational capacity to deliver quality services.
Special 3-Part PQI Webinar Series:
Part 1: An Introduction to COA PQI Standards
Part 2: Outcomes and Measures
Part 3: Closing the Loop: Using Performance and Outcomes Data
$200

 

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