Workshops
40-Hour Basic Course for Activity Directors
Please ensure you can complete the entire training before the April TBD, 2026, class.
NMHCA/NMCAL is now offering our 40-hour class in a hybrid format. There are 15 recorded modules and homework assignments that must be completed prior to the day and a half of in-person attendance. The modules range from 45 minutes to 2 hours. The dates above indicate the next in-person training dates, so make sure you can complete the entire training before those dates.
Emergency Preparedness
March 10, 2026, In-person in Albuquerque, with the location to be determined.
Regulatory surveys increasingly emphasize not only compliance with evacuation requirements but also the practical feasibility and effectiveness of these plans in real-world situations. This session will address the importance of carefully considering the finer details of your emergency preparedness plan to ensure its viability and effectiveness during an actual emergency.
Life Safety Compliance Boot Camp for Nursing Facilities
September 9-10, 2026, In-person in Albuquerque, with the location TBD.
CMS adopted the 2012 Life Safety and Healthcare Facilities Code, establishing new expectations for inspection, testing, and maintenance of various fire protection features found in long-term care facilities. Survey agencies have increasingly enforced these standards with greater scrutiny, resulting in a sharp rise in citations. The comprehensive nature of the updated codes has created a pressing need for facility leaders to gain a deeper understanding of their responsibilities—and how to meet them effectively.
Managing all of the various requirements of the Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code is an intricate process. That is why Kenneth Daily, LNHA, Life Safety expert, has created this program that will provide you and your team with the information and resources you need to manage your facility’s life safety program. This course ensures you have the necessary information and resources to successfully manage programs as standards change.
Certified Medication Aide In-Person Training
December 2-12, 2025
This course meets the Board of Nursing requirements for training certified medication aides in the administration of routine and PRN medications in the nursing facility setting.
This course typically runs Tuesday through Friday over two consecutive weeks.
Certified Medication Aide Training Refresher Course
This course meets the Board of Nursing requirements for the certified medication aide refresher course and is offered the last 3 days of the CMA class. Contact NMHCA for information on how to register.
Certified Medication Aide II Training
TBD
The curriculum meets or exceeds the minimum requirements as outlined by the New Mexico Board of Nursing for CMA II in 16.12.5.19 NMAC. The program will teach the knowledge and skills necessary for competent and safe authorized subcutaneous injection of insulin by prefilled insulin pen. Students will be required to maintain an 80% or higher on all exams to complete the course, and upon completion of the course, the Certified Medication Aide II shall demonstrate a final examination score of 80% or above. Facility clinical training will include a minimum of 20 successful pre-filled insulin pen injections.
Passenger Assistance/Motor Vehicle Operations Trainer Course
On-Demand
This is currently scheduled an on-demand training. Once you register, you will be sent the handouts, access links, and other requirements.
The Passenger Assistance/Motor Vehicle Operation Trainer Course covers all requirements of the 2000 Transportation Regulation in state licensing rules. This course prepares the trainer to teach individuals at the facility level. It is divided into three (3) major modules, which may be offered in steps to aid in scheduling training within the facility.
Activity Directors Requalification Information
Activity Directors qualifying through NMHCA's 40-Hour Basic Course must complete 15 hours of continuing education annually. Please submit copies of your continuing education certificates along with your 15-Hour Request letter to NMHCA/NMCAL.
Continuing education must be approved through NMHCA/NMCAL or NCCAP. If you would like to submit any hours not previously approved, you can download the application here.