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SUMMARY:CARF 101 (Virtual): Achieving and Maintaining CARF Accreditation in Aging Services
DESCRIPTION:Live online training – attendance is limited\, register now \n\n\n\n\n\nThis engaging four-part virtual training provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation for their Aging Services programs\, and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach\, learn how to navigate the standards manual\, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect. This training will take place during four sessions of two hours each\, beginning Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 8\, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ETThursday\, September 17\, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ETThursday\, September 24\, 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET \n\n\n\n\n\nThese live online training sessions will include a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework\, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to continuous quality improvement in business management and service delivery. An overview of the Care Process for the Persons Served and program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation and ask questions of training faculty. \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF Aging Services publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining materials will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the training date. For more information\, click Register and review the Online Training Information tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-101-achieving-carf-accreditation-aging-services-virtual/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Aging
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SUMMARY:CARF 101 (Virtual): Achieving and Maintaining CARF Accreditation in Medical Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Live online training – attendance is limited\, register now \n\n\n\n\n\nThis engaging five-part virtual training provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation for their Medical Rehabilitation programs\, and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach\, learn how to navigate the standards manual\, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect. This training will take place during five sessions of two hours each\, beginning Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 1\, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ETTuesday\, September 8\, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ETWednesday\, September 16\, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ETTuesday\, September 22\, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ETTuesday\, September 29\, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET \n\n\n\n\n\nThese live online training sessions will include a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework\, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to continuous quality improvement in business management and service delivery. An overview of the Rehabilitation and Service Process and program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation and ask questions of training faculty. \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF Medical Rehabilitation publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining materials will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the training date. For more information\, click Register and review the Online Training Information tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-101-achieving-carf-accreditation-medical-rehabilitation-virtual/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Medical Rehabilitation
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SUMMARY:CARF Canada 101: Achieving and Maintaining CARF Accreditation in BH/CYS/ECS
DESCRIPTION:New to CARF accreditation? Thinking about an upcoming resurvey? Wondering how to promote a culture of quality improvement in your organization? \n\n\n\n\n\nAttend this interactive\, two-day training session to learn valuable tips and tricks for getting organized\, planning for an on-site survey\, and managing outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on areas in which organizations most often need guidance to conform to the standards. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to participating in a combined learning environment\, you will have the opportunity to attend focused breakout sessions that cater to your specific level of experience with CARF. Session options include preparing for your first survey\, or refining your current practices. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are new to accreditation\, you will receive: \n\n\n\n\nInformation on the CARF accreditation process and what happens during a survey.\n\n\n\nHelpful tips in preparing for your first CARF survey.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have already been through the accreditation process or attended CARF 101 trainings\, you will receive: \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of significant changes to the manuals\, including new programs and standards.\n\n\n\nA discussion of the most commonly missed CARF standards.\n\n\n\nExamples of effective business management and service delivery practices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll participants will receive practical examples of conformance to the standards; hands-on support with developing and implementing plans\, policies\, and procedures; and a review of the 2026 standards and ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be presented by Penny Gagnon\, CARF’s Chief Advisor\, Accreditation Standards and Warren Helfrich\, Ph.D.\, CARF surveyor. Both presenters will be available during breaks and at the end of both days to answer individual questions and provide additional support. \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining materials will be emailed to each registrant one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by October 14\, 2026\, 11:45 p.m. P.T. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-canada-101-achieving-maintaining-carf-accreditation-bh-cys-ecs/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express – Metrotown\, 4405 Central Blvd\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 4M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioral Health,Child and Youth,Employment and Community
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SUMMARY:CARF 101: Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation in Opioid Treatment Programs
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens June 26\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day in-person session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach\, learn how to navigate the standards manual\, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect.    \n\n\n\n\n\nThe training includes a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework\, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to support continuous improvement in business management and service delivery; and the Section 2 standards\, which support the active participation of persons served in the planning\, implementation\, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered\, as well as a commitment to quality outcomes. An overview of program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance.  Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation\, connect with training faculty one-on-one\, and network and exchange insights with other provider participants.    \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-101-oct-22-achieving-maintaining-accreditation-opioid-treatment-programs/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opioid Treatment
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SUMMARY:CARF 101: Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation in Employment and Community Services
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens June 26\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day in-person session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach\, learn how to navigate the standards manual\, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe training includes a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework\, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to support continuous improvement in business management and service delivery; and the Section 2 standards\, which support the active participation of persons served in the planning\, implementation\, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered\, as well as a commitment to quality outcomes. An overview of program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance.  Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation\, connect with training faculty one-on-one\, and network and exchange insights with other provider participants. \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-101-oct-22-achieving-maintaining-accreditation-employment-community-services/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employment and Community
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SUMMARY:CARF 101: Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation in Child and Youth Services
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens June 26\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day in-person session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach\, learn how to navigate the standards manual\, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect.    \n\n\n\n\n\nThe training includes a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework\, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to support continuous improvement in business management and service delivery; and the Section 2 standards\, which support the active participation of persons served in the planning\, implementation\, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered\, as well as a commitment to quality outcomes. An overview of program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance.  Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation\, connect with training faculty one-on-one\, and network and exchange insights with other provider participants.    \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-101-oct-22-achieving-maintaining-accreditation-child-and-youth-services/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child and Youth
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SUMMARY:CARF 101: Achieving and Maintaining Accreditation in Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens June 26\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day in-person session provides a solid foundation for organizations preparing for first-time CARF accreditation and those looking for a refresher. Participants will receive an introduction to CARF’s peer-review approach\, learn how to navigate the standards manual\, and gain valuable insights into the survey process and what to expect.    \n\n\n\n\n\nThe training includes a comprehensive review of the standards that comprise the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework\, which reflects a logical and action-oriented approach to support continuous improvement in business management and service delivery; and the Section 2 standards\, which support the active participation of persons served in the planning\, implementation\, and ongoing evaluation of the services offered\, as well as a commitment to quality outcomes. An overview of program standards is also included\, with discussion of practical examples of conformance.  Participants will have the opportunity to hear about examples and best practices for standards implementation\, connect with training faculty one-on-one\, and network and exchange insights with other provider participants.    \n\n\n\n\n\nA standards manual is highly recommended for this training. Event attendees will receive a coupon code for a 15% discount on CARF publications after registering for this event. Please contact your designated resource specialist if you are unsure which standards manual to purchase.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEach registrant will receive training materials and a link to resources and sample documents via email\, one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-101-oct-22-achieving-maintaining-accreditation-behavioral-health/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, United States
CATEGORIES:Behavioral Health
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SUMMARY:CARF Canada 101: Achieving and Maintaining CARF Accreditation in AS/BH/CYS/ECS
DESCRIPTION:New to CARF accreditation? Thinking about an upcoming resurvey? Wondering how to promote a culture of quality improvement in your organization? \n\n\n\n\n\nAttend this interactive\, two-day training session to learn valuable tips and tricks for getting organized\, planning for an on-site survey\, and managing outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on areas in which organizations most often need guidance to conform to the standards. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to participating in a combined learning environment\, you will have the opportunity to attend focused breakout sessions that cater to your specific level of experience with CARF. Session options include preparing for your first survey\, or refining your current practices. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are new to accreditation\, you will receive: \n\n\n\n\nInformation on the CARF accreditation process and what happens during a survey.\n\n\n\nHelpful tips in preparing for your first CARF survey.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have already been through the accreditation process or attended CARF 101 trainings\, you will receive: \n\n\n\n\nAn overview of significant changes to the manuals\, including new programs and standards.\n\n\n\nA discussion of the most commonly missed CARF standards.\n\n\n\nExamples of effective business management and service delivery practices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll participants will receive practical examples of conformance to the standards; hands-on support with developing and implementing plans\, policies\, and procedures; and a review of the 2026 standards and ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be presented by Penny Gagnon\, CARF’s Chief Advisor\, Accreditation Standards and Karen Crichton\, CARF accreditation advisor. Both presenters will be available during breaks and at the end of both days to answer individual questions and provide additional support. \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining materials will be emailed to each registrant one week prior to the training event. For more information\, click on the Training Material tab.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAll presentations and materials are provided in English. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister by November 23\, 2026\, 11:45 p.m. M.T. \n\n\n\n\n\nSurveyor registration is complimentary.
URL:https://carf.org/training/carf-canada-101-achieving-maintaining-carf-accreditation-as-bh-cys-ecs/
LOCATION:University of Alberta\, 11613 - 87 Avenue NW\, Edmonton\, T6G 2H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Aging,Behavioral Health,Child and Youth,Employment and Community
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