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October 15, 2025 Newsletter
- Introducing our End of the Year Preparation/Migration Hub!
- Learning Management System (LMS) Migration Deadline is November 25, 2025!
- Boost compliance and simplify training management with Course Assignment – October Webinars!
- Healthcare Academy to Lead AI Breakout Session at the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo
- Meet Education Requirements…Just Faster with Knowledge Checks – Webinars
- Course Retirement Update
- Visit Our VIP Booth at the 76th AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo!
- The Annual Facility Assessment: A Compass for Long-Term Care Success (Part 1)
- Knowledge Now
- Training Time Thursdays
- Upcoming Events
- Spread the Word—Refer a Colleague to HCA!
July Newsletter
Introducing our End of the Year Preparation/Migration Hub!
As the year wraps up, we’ve gathered everything you need in one place to help your facility stay organized and compliant.
Visit our End-of-Year Preparation/Migration Hub for important webinar links, resources, and important dates. This page is for everyone, there is important year end information you need to see even if you have migrated already.
Learning Management System (LMS) Migration Deadline is November 25, 2025!
If your admin screen does not look like this, visit our End of the Year Preparation/Migration Hub to schedule your migration before the November 25, 2025 deadline.
Boost compliance and simplify training management with Course Assignment – October Webinars!
Join us to learn how to effectively assign, manage, and track staff training with Course Assignment—and refine your process for better compliance.
Whether you already use Course Assignment or want to learn how this feature simplifies assigning courses and monitoring completion, these upcoming sessions are for you!
Join Candie Nayes, Project and Training Manager, and Jessica Burkybile, Director of Continuing Education and Clinical Account Experience Specialist, for two optional live training sessions. They’ll walk through the Course Assignment grid, share best practices for improved compliance, and host a live Q&A to answer your questions.
Course Assignment Review
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
Course Assignment Q&A
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
Have a question you’d like answered during the live Q&A?
Submit your question(s) here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYDDWLN
Whether you’re looking to refine your current process or explore how Course Assignment can work for your team, we hope you’ll join us!
Current course assignment subscribers: Watch your email for instructions from courseassignments@healthcareacademy.com that will have steps on how to submit your course assignment requests.
Healthcare Academy to Lead AI Breakout Session at the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo
We’re honored to be featured presenters at this year’s event in Las Vegas, Nevada! Join us on Wednesday, October 21th, as Jessica Burkybile, Healthcare Academy’s Director of Continuing Education and Clinical Account Experience Specialist dives into Harnessing AI for Enhanced Healthcare Education: Lessons Learned. Be part of the conversation on how AI is shaping the future of healthcare learning, we hope to see you there!
Check out the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo Schedule!
Meet Education Requirements…Just Faster with Knowledge Checks – Webinars
Save Time Without Sacrificing Compliance!
Reduce training time for experienced staff with Knowledge Checks™, developed in partnership with AHCA/NCAL. These 2 to 7 minute modules help experienced staff stay compliant and on track—without disrupting workflows.
Join our 30-minute live webinar with Rob Suing, VP of Sales, to learn more:
- October 28 at 10 AM CDT
- October 30 at 2 PM CDT
Register Here
Course Retirement Update
A number of courses have been retired. View the full list to stay up to date on catalog changes.
As part of ongoing catalog updates, several courses have been retired from Healthcare Academy’s offerings.
Recently retired courses include:
- Psychological Impact of COVID-19 – 10/1/25
- Long-Term Effects of Severe COVID in Older Adults – 10/1/25
- CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff – 8/15/25
- CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Management – 8/15/25
- COVID-19 PPE Guidance for Use – 8/1/25
- Ebola Virus Disease – 5/1/25
- Home Health: OASIS Documentation – 5/1/25
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – 7/1/25
While these courses have been retired, Healthcare Academy continues to offer a variety of resources addressing COVID-19 and infection prevention. Current offerings include Outbreak Management (Knowledge Now), Seasonal Influenza vs. COVID-19, and Infection Control Precautions, among others, helping your team stay informed and prepared.
Visit Our VIP Booth at the 76th AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo!
Discover the latest in eLearning, enjoy a live magician, and chat with our team about keeping your staff informed and confident. Don’t miss the tricks—and the insights—we have in store! Register for a chance to win a pizza party for your team!
The Annual Facility Assessment: A Compass for Long-Term Care Success (Part 1)
Turn your annual facility assessment from a compliance task into a tool for success. Learn how in Part 1 of our new blog series. Read the blog here!
Knowledge Now
Give your team quick, targeted training —right when they need it.
Start assigning Knowledge Now courses on the LMS from this category: HCA Knowledge Now Have an idea for a Knowledge Now topic? Email us your suggestions for consideration.
For a full list of courses, see the course catalog.
Training Time Thursdays
Our Training Time Thursday sessions, led biweekly by Candie Nayes, Project and Training Manager are here to support your success! Receive helpful guidance, quick tips, and answers to your LMS questions.
Topics covered in these 1-hour sessions include: LMS overview, reports, eCompetencies, and course assignment.
Register here for an upcoming session:
October 16 | November 6 | November 20 | December 4 | December 18
Please note: The October 16 session will be an overview on Course assignment best practices and November 6 session will be a Course Assignment Q&A.
Upcoming Events
What’s new at Healthcare Academy? Visit our Events Page to see where our team will be next. We look forward to seeing you and sharing what’s new!
Spread the Word—Refer a Colleague to HCA!
We’re proud to support your team with trusted, time-saving education and compliance solutions—and we hope you enjoy working with us as much as we enjoy working with you!
If you’ve had a great experience with Healthcare Academy, why not spread the word? Referring a colleague or friend is one of the biggest compliments you can give us. Help others discover the benefits of smarter training and support—and let them know why HCA is your go-to partner in healthcare education.