| No. | Course | Description | Duration | Fee |
| 1013 | Realistic Staff Response To Fire Situations | This course discusses the realities of fire in a healthcare facility. Fires are not at all as shown on TV or in the movies, and can spread with incredible speed. Within 70 seconds of the first sign of flame in a resident room the room can be too hot for survival. Two short videos are shown during the class that demonstrate actual fire progression and how quickly flashover occurs. After this eye-
opening experience, proper staff response to fire takes on a whole new importance. All staff,
including Administrators, Managers, owners, care staff, and maintenance staff, should attend this class. Architects and Engineers will also have a much greater appreciation for fire protection designs
after attending. | 2 hours | $99 |
| 1014 | Fire Plans for Healthcare Facilities | This course details the requirements of facility Fire Plans and proper staff training to respond to smoke and fire. Both Texas licensing (for ALL facility types) and NFPA 101 require Fire Plans and appropriate staff training. This course is a practical approach to creating a realistic fire plan and training staff on the proper response to fire situations. The course is most valuable for Administrators, Managers, and upper level supervisors, as well as Maintenance staff. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1015 | Disaster Plans for Healthcare Facilities | This course details the requirements of facility Safety (Disaster) Plans and proper staff training to respond to disaster situations other than fire. Both Texas licensing (for ALL facility types) and NFPA 101 require Disaster Plans and staff training to use the plans. This course is a practical approach to creating a realistic disaster plan and training staff on the proper response to disaster situations. The course is most valuable for Administrators, Managers, and upper level supervisors, as well as Maintenance staff. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1024 | Air Flows in Healthcare Facilities | This course addresses all types of air flows throughout licensed facilities, such as cross contamination issues in kitchens, laundries, other clean and soiled areas, and proper kitchen exhaust hood configuration (NFPA 96). Combustion air (NFPA 54) and corridor return air (NFPA 90A and 90B) are also discussed. Compliance with both Texas Licensing and NFPA standards (such as NFPA 101, NFPA 90A) are required in almost all licensed facilities. This course is a practical approach to preventing cross contamination and understanding proper air flows in healthcare facilities. It is essential for building maintenance staff, regional maintenance staff, and would be very beneficial for facility administrators. Architects and HVAC Engineers will also benefit. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1026 | Means of Egress in Healthcare Facilities | Means of Egress is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in a facility to a public way consisting of three separate and distinct parts: (1) the exit access, (2) the exit, and (3) the exit discharge. This course is a practical approach to understanding the various components of the Means of Egress in detail and preventing associated State licensure and NFPA 101 Life Safety citations. The course is essential for building Maintenance staff and would be very beneficial for Administrators and Managers. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1028 | Smoke Compartmentation, Building Construction, and Hazardous Areas in Healthcare Facilities | This course discusses building construction types and their requirements, compartmentation, and identification and protection of hazardous areas. All of these concepts are intended to limit the spread of fire and restrict the movement of smoke, but only if they are understood and maintained. Compliance with NFPA standards (such as NFPA 101 and NFPA 221) and Texas Licensing Standards regarding these concepts are required in all licensed facilities in Texas. This course is a practical approach to maintaining essential building elements and is invaluable for building Maintenance staff. The course also contains useful information for Administrators, Managers, and Architects. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1029 | Identifying and Maintaining Construction Types for Life Safety Compliance | Despite the confusing name, this is one of the most basic and important Life Safety concepts in healthcare facilities. Yet, since construction types are so little understood, they are one of the most cited violations of the Life Safety Code. Applying a construction type (such as wood) to a building can be much more complex than it sounds. This course provides a hands-on approach to identifying and inspecting building construction types as defined in NFPA 101 and NFPA 220. The use of UL rated assemblies is discussed, as well as reading building plans to define how assemblies should be constructed in your building. Common problems are discussed, as well as how to find them and how they might be corrected. This course is important for building Maintenance staff, Inspectors, Architects, and Engineers. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1030 | Renovation or Construction in Occupied Facilities | This course reviews Life Safety concepts that must be maintained throughout any construction and/or renovation process to protect residents, staff and construction crews. Construction work carried out in an occupied healthcare building presents a particular set of challenges that must be carefully managed to prevent danger to residents. Emphasis is placed on planning prior to start of work and training facility staff to recognize hazardous situations. The course is essential for Administrators, Managers, Maintenance staff, and Construction Supervisors. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1041 | Generators In Long Term Healthcare Facilities | This course covers only the generator of the Essential Electrical System. Compliance with NFPA standards (such as NFPA 101 and NFPA 110) and Texas Licensing Standards are required for generator installations in almost all licensed facilities in Texas. This course is a practical approach to installation, maintenance, testing, and documentation of generators. The course is essential for Maintenance staff, Regional Maintenance staff, and Electrical Engineers specifying new systems. Devices and systems that receive power from the generator are covered in Course 1042. | 4 hours | $189 |
| 1042 | Essential Electrical System Distribution in Long Term Healthcare Facilities | This course covers only the systems and devices that receive power from a generator. Compliance with NFPA standards (such as NFPA 101 and NFPA 99) and Texas Licensing Standards are required for Essential Electrical System installations in almost all licensed facilities in Texas. This course is a practical approach to maintenance, testing, and documentation of the EES in your facility. The course is essential for Maintenance staff, Regional Maintenance staff, and Electrical Engineers specifying new systems. Generators are covered in Course 1041. | 4 hours | $189 |
| 1051 | Fire Alarm System Testing | This course covers testing that facilities can perform on their fire alarm system components. Understanding the basics of NFPA standards (such as NFPA 72 and NFPA 101) and Texas Licensing Standards are important, even though your system is inspected by a licensed fire alarm contractor. This course is a practical approach to understanding, testing, and helping maintain the fire alarm system and is essential for Maintenance staff, Regional Maintenance staff, and Administrators / Managers. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1053 | Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training | This course is offered in conjunction with a major City fire department, and is taught by fire department training staff. Learn the proper maintenance and use of various types of fire extinguishers from the experts in fire fighting! The course allows each student the chance to put out an actual fire and experience the intense heat and smoke that TV and movies don’t show. The course is an essential experience for everyone involved in healthcare. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1061 | Sprinkler System Testing | This course discusses testing that facilities can perform on their sprinkler system as well as controversial interpretations of sprinkler coverage. Understanding the basics of NFPA standards (such as NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 101) and Texas Licensing Standards are important, even though your system is inspected by a licensed sprinkler system contractor. This course is a practical approach to understanding, testing, and helping maintain the sprinkler system and is essential for Maintenance staff, Regional Maintenance staff, and Administrators / Managers. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1062 | Special Considerations for CPVC Sprinkler Pipe | CPVC, or plastic, sprinkler pipe has become more commonly used in healthcare facilities, but understanding the differences of this pipe from common steel sprinkler pipe is still a mystery for most people. This course will discuss the differences between the types of pipe and present practical steps to ensure your CPVC pipe is properly installed and maintained. This is a must-have course for anyone in healthcare who works in a building with a CPVC sprinkler system, including Regional and local Maintenance staff, Owners, and Administrators / Managers. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1082 | Texas State Licensing Standards and NFPA 101 for Adult Day Care | This course details the Life Safety requirements for opening and operating an Adult Day Care Facility in Texas. Compliance with both Texas Licensing Standards and NFPA standards (such as NFPA 101, NFPA 72, and NFPA 96) are required. This course is a practical approach to understanding and complying with all the Life Safety codes and requirements involved with Adult Day Care centers. Whether you are considering opening a new center or are dealing with increasingly stringent Life Safety surveys, this course will benefit you. | 8 hours | TBD |
| 1083 | Texas State Licensing Standards and NFPA 101 for ICF / MR | This course details the Life Safety requirements for opening and operating an Intermediate Care Facility for People with Mental Retardation and Related Conditions in the State of Texas. Compliance with both Texas Licensing Standards and NFPA standards (such as NFPA 101, NFPA 72, and NFPA 13) are required. This course is a practical approach to understanding and complying with all the Life Safety codes and requirements involved with ICF / MR facilities. Whether you are considering opening a new facility or are dealing with increasingly stringent Life Safety surveys, this course will benefit you. | 8 hours | TBD |
| 1084 | Texas State Licensing Standards and NFPA 101 for Small Type A and B Assisted Living and Large Type A Assisted Living Facilities | This course details the Life Safety requirements for opening and operating Small Types A and B, or Large Type A Assisted Living facility in Texas. Compliance with both Texas Licensing Standards and NFPA standards (such as NFPA 101, NFPA 72, and NFPA 13) are required. This course is a practical approach to understanding and complying with all the Life Safety codes and requirements involved with Small A and B and Large A facilities. Whether you are considering opening a new facility or are dealing with increasingly stringent Life Safety surveys, this course will benefit you. NFPA 101 requirements are covered in Course 1090. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1085 | Texas State Licensing Standards for Large Type B Assisted Living | This course details the Life Safety requirements for opening and operating a Large Type B Assisted Living facility in Texas. What is sometimes not understood is that the Life Safety requirements of a Large Type B are very similar to a Nursing facility. This course is a practical approach to understanding and complying with Texas Licensing requirements involved with a Large Type B AL facility. Whether you are considering opening a new facility or are dealing with increasingly stringent Life Safety surveys, this course will benefit you. NFPA 101 requirements are covered in Course 1091. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1086 | Alzheimer’s Certification for Assisted Living and Nursing Facilities | This course covers the additional Life Safety requirements for obtaining an Alzheimer’s Certification in a Type B Assisted Living or Nursing facility. One of the most common reasons for obtaining an Alzheimer’s Certification is the ability to lock doors to help prevent elopement; however, compensating safety features must be in place and many times the local Fire Marshal must be involved. This course is a practical approach to understanding special Life Safety requirements utilized in Alzheimer’s units. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1087 | Texas State Licensing Standards for Nursing Facilities | This course details the Texas Life Safety and environmental requirements for opening and operating a Nursing facility in Texas. Nursing facilities share many Life Safety requirements with hospitals, and it essential that the complex systems be understood and properly maintained. This course is a practical approach to understanding and complying with Texas Licensing requirements involved with a Nursing facility. Whether you are considering opening a new facility or are dealing with increasingly stringent Life Safety surveys, this course will benefit you. NFPA 101 requirements are covered in Course 1091. | 8 hours | TBD |
| 1090 | NFPA 101 Life Safety Code for Small Assisted Living and Large Type A Assisted Living Facilities | This course addresses the specific requirements of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) for Small Type A, Small Type B, and Large Type A Assisted Living facilities. The course is for those who are already familiar with State licensing requirements but are less familiar with the specific requirements of NFPA 101. Attendees will receive a practical hands-on discussion of the concepts which can immediately be applied in your facility. State Licensing standards are covered in Course 1084. | 4 hours | TBD |
| 1091 | NFPA 101 Life Safety Code for Large Facilities | This course discusses the primary features necessary to minimize danger to life from fire, including smoke, fumes, or panic in large healthcare facilities. This course is a practical approach to understanding the general concepts of Life Safety and maintaining a safe facility. It is essential for building maintenance staff, regional maintenance staff, and facility administrators. State Licensing standards for Large Type B Assisted Living are covered in Course 1085, and State Licensing standards for Nursing Facilities are covered in Course 1087. | 8 hours | TBD |
| 1092 | Fire Extinguisher Readiness | Experience hands on training with actual fire extinguishers. Use the fire extinguishers on live fires and decrease your user anxiety. The training will create a sense of competence and assurance that will enable your staff to tackle small fires. | 4 hours | TBD |
