January 25, 2008—he American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) and BOMI International have partnered to add value to AAHSA members and bring visibility to upcoming needs in aging and retirement facilities education.
AAHSA brings to members the opportunity to participate in a trial program of a national certificate curriculum, Retirement Facilities Technician (RFT), which will lead to BOMI International’s globally recognized SMT/SMA designation.
The partnership consists of BOMI International’s designation SMT/SMA programs with additional “customized to industry” courses resulting in educational certificates in the following: Retirement Facilities Technician I and Retirement Facilities Technician II.
Students successfully completing the BOMI exams with a 70% or better earn the BOMI International SMT designation. Courses are conducted by BOMI International expert instructors, with the entire program being offered online and testing administered at an AAHSA State Affiliate location.
This is being used as a pilot program. Providing the anticipated success of the program, retirement and assisted living facilities can add value to employees and the industry through applicable education provided by BOMI International.
More information is available on Web sites for BOMI International and AAHSA.
