This training will provide you with the knowledge and skills to accurately conduct MDS assessments. Although there is no MDS certification requirement at the state or national level, this is the only training approved by the New York State Department of Health. Learn the details needed to ensure a successful implementation of MDS 3.0 and gain an overall understanding of how to use the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) correctly.
Training is offered in self-paced and live formats.
Note: Live MDS training was offered in the Fall of 2022. The live training AND the self-paced training available through PHTC-online (see below) are based on the MDS RAI 3.0 Version 1.17.2 (effective October 2020). CMS is releasing a new version which will go into effect in October 2023.
To be notified about future live and/or self-paced trainings on these updates, please complete this survey.
MDS 3.0 The Basics Series
This series of webinars offers detailed and specific information on each item on the MDS as well as an introduction to the Care Area Assessments (CAAs), Scheduling, and Care Planning. With content presented in six different modules, there is something for each member of your interdisciplinary team.
- W1. MDS: The Big Picture (1 hour)
- W2. Coding A, B, H, J, N, P, X, Z (2 hours)
- W3. Coding C, D, E, F, Q (2 hours)
- W4. Coding G, GG & O (2 hours)
- W5. Coding K, I, L, M (2 hours)
- W6. MDS CAAs/Scheduling (2 hours)
This training is offered in two formats:
- Live Online Webinars - To be notified about future live online webinars, please complete this survey.
- Self-Paced Online Webinars - To enroll in self-paced online webinars, go to PHTC-Online.
Cost: The 6-part series is $295 (a savings of $155) or $75 per module.
Continuing Education Credits
The University at Albany School of Public Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
Nursing Contact Hours are offered until August 31, 2023.
Advanced MDS 3.0 Beyond the Basics
In this series, you will learn the knowledge and skills to identify, understand and schedule various MDS 3.0 assessments and understand the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process, including triggers and the care plan requirements accurately and efficiently. With content presented in three modules, you will be able to ensure that each part of the larger RAI process is completed according to policy.
- AW1. Introduction to CAAs and Identifying CAAs (2 hours)
- AW2. Care Area Assessments and Care Planning (2 hours)
- AW3. Identifying Assessments and Understanding Timelines (2 hours)
This training is offered in two formats:
- Live Online Webinars - To be notified about future live online webinars, please complete this survey.
- Self-Paced Online Webinars - To enroll in self-paced online webinars, go to PHTC-Online.
Cost: The 3-part series is $295 (a savings of $155) or $150 per module.
Continuing Education Credits
The University at Albany School of Public Health is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division, an accredited approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nursing Contact Hours are offered until August 31, 2023.