Arizona Institute for Health Sciences (AIHS) provides training for individuals seeking opportunities to advance their careers in caregiving. This course is designed to meet a 62-hour training for Assisted Living Facility Caregivers as mandated by the State Board. It uses a blended learning approach to provide flexibility for students by completing the online modules while receiving instruction from qualified instructors.

Students who enroll in the course will have six (6) months of access to all learning materials, allowing ample time to review content, complete requirements, and prepare for the certification exam at their own pace.

AIHS is committed to producing quality graduates through its innovative approach, brain-based principles of learning, highly qualified instructors, and state-of-the-art facility. 

Our Vision

The Arizona Institute of Health Sciences (AIHS) envisions to be recognized as the foremost institute for health sciences education in the State and the Nation.

Our Mission

The AIHS strives to be the center of excellence in health sciences education through its innovative and scholarly curriculum delivered through a blended learning approach. 

Curriculum Content

• Unit 1: Assisted Living Facility Training Program: Orientation and Overview
• Unit 2: Legal and Ethical Issues 
• Unit 3: Effective Communication Skills for Caregivers 
• Unit 4: Developing, Using, and Maintaining Resident Service Plans 
• Unit 5: Infection Control and Standard Precautions in Residential Facilities 
• Unit 6: Nutrition and Food Preparation   
• Unit 7: Emergency Care and Disaster Prevention 
• Unit 8: Homecare Environment and Maintenance 
• Unit 9: Mental Health and Social Service Needs   
• Unit 10: Care for Residents with Cognitive Impairment     
• Unit 11: Basic Caregiver Skills       
• Unit 12: Basic Restorative Services       
• Unit 13: Medication Management       
• Unit 14: Skills Training/Exam Preparation       

One of the flexible features of the program is that students have the option to take the quiz without going through all the module content first. This means you can test your existing knowledge of the lesson material by attempting the quiz right away. If you pass the quiz, you’ll be able to move on to the next part of the course. Don’t worry—you’ll still have full access to the module content even after advancing, so you can always go back and review the material at any time!

Once you have completed the tyou'll have the flexibility to choose a convenient date and location for your caregiver knowledge exam. To get the full details about the exam, it's recommended that you download the Arizona Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Candidate Handbook, available through Headmaster LLP.

Thank you for choosing AIHS as your gateway to success. At AIHS, WE LEARN BY CARING!