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RCFE
Administrator Renewal
Maintain your RCFE Administrator certification
While enhancing your professional knowledge and leadership skills through our live, instructor-led Renewal Courses. Nice Little Training Center offers California-approved continuing education courses designed to help administrators stay current with evolving regulations, best practices, and emerging issues affecting Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
Our renewal programs go beyond simply meeting licensing requirements. Courses provide practical guidance and real-world application in key areas such as regulatory compliance, resident care, dementia practices, risk management, staff supervision, leadership development, and operational excellence.
All courses are delivered in a live format—either in-person or through convenient live-streaming sessions—allowing participants to engage directly with instructors, ask questions, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from industry professionals.
Our Renewal Courses Provide:
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California-approved continuing education hours for RCFE Administrator certification renewal.
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Live instruction by experienced RCFE subject matter experts.
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Current information on Title 22 regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
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Practical strategies for compliance, leadership, and risk management.
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Flexible attendance options through in-person and live-streaming formats.
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An interactive learning environment focused on real-world application.
Whether you are renewing your certification or seeking to strengthen your leadership and operational effectiveness, our renewal courses are designed to help you remain compliant, informed, and confident in serving older adults and leading your organization successfully.
Stay Certified. Stay Current.
Lead with Confidence.
Keep your RCFE Administrator certification on track with California-approved renewal training designed for today’s senior care leaders. Our live, instructor-led courses cover essential regulations, dementia care, resident rights, leadership, risk management, and operational best practices—helping you meet continuing education requirements while strengthening the knowledge and confidence you need to lead effectively.
40-Hours Live Stream
California RCFE Administrators are required to complete 40 hours of approved Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year certification period. At least 20 hours must be completed through live instruction (in-person or live-streaming), while up to 20 hours may be completed through approved self-paced training.
Required Training Breakdown
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40 Total Hours of Continuing Education
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Minimum 20 Hours Live Instruction (in-person or live-stream)
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Minimum 4 Hours in:
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Laws and Regulations
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Title 22 requirements
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Policies and procedural standards impacting RCFE operations
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Minimum 8 Hours in:
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Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
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Dementia care practices
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Direct care approaches
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Physical environment considerations
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Admissions and assessment procedures
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Remaining 28 Hours may include topics related to the RCFE Core of Knowledge, such as:
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Leadership and supervision
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Resident rights
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Risk management
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Medication management
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Hospice and aging services
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Staff development and retention
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Behavioral health and mental health topics
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Emergency preparedness
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Compliance and quality assurance
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Cultural competency and person-centered care practices
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Business operations and ethical decision-making
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20-Hours Live Stream
Our 20-Hour Live Renewal Program is specifically designed to satisfy the live instruction requirements established under Title 22 for RCFE Administrator recertification. This program is an ideal solution for administrators who have completed, or plan to complete, self-paced continuing education courses through other approved vendors and need the required live training component to meet California renewal standards.
Delivered through engaging live-streaming sessions, our courses provide more than regulatory compliance—they offer practical application and real-world discussion led by experienced RCFE professionals and subject matter experts. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss current challenges, and gain valuable insights into best practices in senior care operations.
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Title 22 Laws and Regulations
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care
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Leadership and Staff Development
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Risk Management and Compliance Strategies
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Resident Rights and Quality of Care
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Operational Best Practices and Emerging Industry Trends
Topics include:
Whether you are supplementing self-paced coursework or seeking meaningful professional enrichment, our 20-hour live program helps ensure you meet renewal requirements while strengthening your knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence as an RCFE Administrator.
Why Organizations Choose Us
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Training Excellence
As an approved California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP) vendor, we provide:
RCFE Initial Certification Training (ICTP)
RCFE Administrator Certification Preparation
Continuing Education and Renewal Courses
Regulatory Updates and Compliance Education
Flexible learning opportunities designed for working professionals
Our programs equip administrators with the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully lead and manage residential care communities throughout California.
Build your career. Maintain compliance. Serve with confidence.
Regulatory Expertise
Navigating California's licensing requirements can be complex. Our experienced team provides guidance and support throughout every stage of facility development and operations, including:
RCFE Licensing Assistance
Application Preparation and Submission Support
Policy and Procedure Development
Operational Readiness Assessments
Compliance Reviews and Corrective Action Planning
Start-Up and Expansion Consulting
Survey Preparation and Regulatory Support
Whether you are opening a new facility, expanding your services, or strengthening existing operations, we help you navigate the process efficiently and effectively.
Trusted Guidance
Nice Little Training Center provides access to highly experienced legal and operational subject matter experts specializing in:
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Assisted Living Operations
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Hospice and End-of-Life Care
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Dementia and Memory Care Services
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Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management
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Regulatory Interpretation
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Resident Rights and Quality Assurance
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Policies, Procedures, and Best Practices
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Staff Training and Operational Excellence
Our experts bring decades of combined experience helping organizations understand complex regulations while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Facilitator
Cynthia Edwards, LVN
Cynthia brings over 30 experience as an Executive Director of many National Assisted Livings.
She shares and teaches on managing staff, regulatory compliance, quality standards, strategic planning, quality improvement, and the realistic business operations of large assisted living.
Facilitator
Avraham Panahi
Avraham brings over 7 years experience of hospice care services to those in need in times of crisis and end-of-life care. He works closely with assisted living's throughout the San Gabriel Valley and understands compliance of Title 22 requirements for hospice. Avraham guides his staff development from admission to discharge to provision of care ensuring ethical clinical and business standards are consistent with his approach to care.
Guest lecturer at Universities, wellness events, and facilitator of various education seminars across the Greater Los Angeles area.
Facilitator
Elizabeth Nadeau
Elizabeth holds a Masters degree in Geriatrics, and brings extensive experience in memory care planning, clinical assessment, program development, treatment planning, team management, support group facilitations, leadership, grant writing etc.
She currently the Administrator and Program director for one of the largest Adult Day care programs in Southern California.
Facilitator
Paul Ricchiazzi
Paul Ricchiazzi is a senior living developer, training program director, and course design specialist, serving as Director of Training for Nice Little Training Center.
Paul is a certified RCFE Administrator and he designs and delivers training programs focused on leadership development, regulatory compliance, and risk management. As co-founder of Nice Little Training Center, Paul creates practical, outcome-driven curricula that support professional excellence in regulated environments.
He is known for translating complex challenges into clear, actionable training that strengthens decision-making, accountability, and organizational performance.
Facilitator
Vanessa Ricchiazzi, LVN
Meet Vanessa Ricchiazzi, a dedicated wife, mother, and accomplished professional in the healthcare field. As a nurse, RCFE administrator, and instructor, she has earned respect as a leading end-of-life educator and mentor. Vanessa's passion for transforming senior care is evident in her public speaking and clinical training efforts.
Her newly published book, "The Gift of Grief," shares her heartfelt journey of caring for and losing her loved ones, available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Tehachapi Christian Book Store.
A legacy of caring and innovation
Whether you're pursuing certification, launching a new care home, or strengthening an existing operation, we provide hands-on training, expert consulting, and real-world insight every step of the way.
Facilitator
Cynthia Edwards, LVN
Cynthia brings over 30 experience as an Executive Director of many National Assisted Livings.
She shares and teaches on managing staff, regulatory compliance, quality standards, strategic planning, quality improvement, and the realistic business operations of large assisted living.
Facilitator
Avraham Panahi
Avraham brings over 7 years experience of hospice care services to those in need in times of crisis and end-of-life care. He works closely with assisted living's throughout the San Gabriel Valley and understands compliance of Title 22 requirements for hospice. Avraham guides his staff development from admission to discharge to provision of care ensuring ethical clinical and business standards are consistent with his approach to care.
Guest lecturer at Universities, wellness events, and facilitator of various education seminars across the Greater Los Angeles area.
Facilitator
Elizabeth Nadeau
Elizabeth holds a Masters degree in Geriatrics, and brings extensive experience in memory care planning, clinical assessment, program development, treatment planning, team management, support group facilitations, leadership, grant writing etc.
She currently the Administrator and Program director for one of the largest Adult Day care programs in Southern California.
Facilitator
Paul Ricchiazzi
Paul Ricchiazzi is a senior living developer, training program director, and course design specialist, serving as Director of Training for Nice Little Training Center.
Paul is a certified RCFE Administrator and he designs and delivers training programs focused on leadership development, regulatory compliance, and risk management. As co-founder of Nice Little Training Center, Paul creates practical, outcome-driven curricula that support professional excellence in regulated environments.
He is known for translating complex challenges into clear, actionable training that strengthens decision-making, accountability, and organizational performance.
Facilitator
Vanessa Ricchiazzi, LVN
Meet Vanessa Ricchiazzi, a dedicated wife, mother, and accomplished professional in the healthcare field. As a nurse, RCFE administrator, and instructor, she has earned respect as a leading end-of-life educator and mentor. Vanessa's passion for transforming senior care is evident in her public speaking and clinical training efforts.
Her newly published book, "The Gift of Grief," shares her heartfelt journey of caring for and losing her loved ones, available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Tehachapi Christian Book Store.