RCFE Certification

As you know, RCFE (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) certification sets you apart from the competition.  RFCE certification requires completion of courses, taking a test, and payment of California state test and certification fees.

Currently, there are almost 8,000 residential facilities for the elderly with a total number of almost 179,000 beds. Don't be shocked to find that this isn't enough to handle CA's aging demographics. You see, California is in crisis mode trying to deal with all the senior care needs. It's definitely a growing industry.

They are not difficult, but you will not be able to do it without serious study and knowledge of important details. You must have completed high school or show the equal of a GED before taking the test. You will need to prove that you have completed a smallest of 80 hours of classroom instruction before you are eligible to take the test. As with all  these legitimate senior care professions, a background check is necessary.

You can ask anyone at CANHR – The California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform – why RCFE certification is so important. Because of the problems in the past, the RCFE certification was created and it has gone a long way to solving the problems of inadequate care for our elderly in catering and nursing facilities. Elder abuse is decreasing, quality of life is increasing, and older people are getting better care. Their families now have more options.

If you need your RCFE certificate then it makes sense to find a rated school to receive your tuition. It is recommended that you study the syllabus and understand what will be taught. It is important that you study at a school that has competent and experienced instructors who have worked in the field. Instructors who can explain what to expect each day because you can learn much more than 100 questions on the RCFE state certification test.

Is the RCFE test difficult?  Again, assuming you've chosen the right RCFE school. The State of California wants to make sure you understand the rules and laws. That you will follow the rules and not break the law. Every rule is put in place for a reason, and many of those reasons have stories behind them, none of which are arbitrary.