ALD Education right for me?

This application option is best for individuals who have no previous license issued by the board or issued through any other state recognized by the National Association of Boards (NAB). This applicant does not currently work as an Assisted Living Director, has not been hired as an Assisted Living Director, and does not plan to open their own Assisted Living facility in the next 6 months.

Please read the following question carefully, and if answering, YES, you may need to review other applicant types.

Are you currently licensed by the board or through any other state board recognized as an Assisted Living licensee by the National Association of Board (NAB)?
Do you currently hold the position of an Assisted Living Director/Executive Director/Manager in which a license or permit is required?
Do you plan to open your own Assisted Living facility in the next 6 months, in which you are needing a Residency Permit to operate your facility?

Application Requirements
Licensure Requirements
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Application Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Apply
- Minimum education of a GED/ High school degree or higher.
- Read and comprehend Minnesota Administrative Rules 6400.6950 to 6400.7095 Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
- Read and comprehend Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
Requirements to Achieve Licensure
- Complete and verify an GED/ High school degree or higher.
- Verifying long term care employment experience
- Read and comprehend Minnesota Administrative Rules 6400.6950 to 6400.7095 Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
- Read and comprehend Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
- Complete a MN BELTSS approved assisted living director course program.
- Complete the required field experience, known as ALD practicum hours (minimum of 320 hours).
- Pass the MN State ALD exam.
- Pass the NAB CORE NAB.
- Pass the NAB RCAL Exam.
- Complete the mandatory Criminal Background Check.
Applicants MUST apply through the BELTSS Online Portal website.
Before you apply you should:
1. Know your application type (i.e. ALD) and basis (e.g. ALDIR)
2. Read and comprehend Minnesota Administrative Rules 6400.6950 to 6400.7095 Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
3. Read and comprehend Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
4. The Board office uses email to connect with applicants. For specific status updates to your application please check the online portal. The comment section can not be replied to by applicants. You must email your inquiry to the BELTSS Board email.
5. Your application is open for 18-months from the day the form is filed with the Board. The CBC included in the application expires in 12 months.
6. You must pay the fee in full before your application is valid. Fee amounts can be found in Minnesota Statutes (2022) 144A.291 FEES. All fees are nonrefundable.
7. Register a BELTSS Online Portal account if you don't have an account already.
BELTSS Online Portal