CLASSES & CERTIFICATIONS
I. Classes to become an HCS Provider
From startup to compliance mastery, our consulting programs provide the guidance, systems, and support needed to build exceptional service organizations.
1. The Provider Launch Accelerator™
8-Month Program
For individuals wanting to become HCS providers.
Who Is This For?
Aspiring HCS providers who want a structured, step-by-step roadmap
Individuals with little to no experience in running a provider organization
Those who want expert guidance without the overwhelm of figuring it out alone
Entrepreneurs ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities
What You'll Get
* 8 months of structured learning and implementation
* Monthly one-on-one coaching calls with an expert consultant
* Access to done-for-you templates, policies, and procedures
* Compliance checklists and regulatory guidance
* Business formation support and credentialing assistance
* Access to a private resource portal
* Email support between sessions
* HCS-specific policy and procedure manuals
Program Modules
Module 1: Foundation & Vision Setting
Module 2: Business Structure & Legal Formation
Module 3: Credentialing & Licensing
Module 4: Policy & Procedure Development
Module 5: Office Setup & Operations
Module 6: Staffing & Human Resources
Module 7: Billing, Revenue Cycle & Financial Management
Module 8: Compliance, Survey Readiness & Growth
2. The Provider Fast Track™
VIP Consulting Program. Done-with-you startup support.
Who Is This For?
Entrepreneurs who want to move quickly and efficiently
Professionals with some business experience who need expert partnership
Those who want hands-on, personalized support at every stage
Individuals who prefer a collaborative, high-touch experience
Providers who want to launch in the shortest time possible
What You'll Get
* Intensive done-with-you consulting and implementation support
* Bi-weekly one-on-one strategy and accountability calls
* Direct access to your consultant via private messaging
* Document preparation assistance for licensing and credentialing
* Custom policy and procedure manual development
* Application review and submission support
* Priority email and phone support
* Access to all templates, tools, and resources
* VIP access to quarterly intensives and workshops
* Ongoing compliance monitoring support
Program Modules
Phase 1: Rapid Business Formation (Weeks 1-2)
Phase 2: Accelerated Credentialing & Licensing (Weeks 3-6)
Phase 3: Custom Policy & Procedure Development (Weeks 5-8)
Phase 4: Operations & Systems Setup (Weeks 7-10)
Phase 5: Billing Mastery & Financial Systems (Weeks 9-12)
Phase 6: Survey Readiness, Launch & Scale (Weeks 11-14)
3. The Vision-to-Provider Mastermind™
Group Coaching Program
Who Is This For?
Aspiring providers who thrive in community settings
Those who want peer accountability and support
Entrepreneurs who want expert guidance at an accessible investment
Individuals who learn best through collaboration and shared experiences
Those who want to network with other aspiring HCS providers
What You'll Get
* Weekly group coaching calls with expert facilitators
* Access to a private community portal and discussion board
* All program modules, templates, and resources
* Guest expert sessions from HCS industry professionals
* Peer accountability partnerships
* Monthly hot seat coaching opportunities
* Access to recorded sessions for review
* Lifetime access to the resource library
* Networking with a cohort of like-minded providers
Program Modules
Module 1: The HCS Landscape & Your Provider Vision
Module 2: Business Structure & Legal Formation
Module 3: The Credentialing & Licensing Roadmap
Module 4: Building Your Policy & Procedure Framework
Module 5: Operations, Staffing & HR Systems
Module 6: Billing, Revenue & Financial Foundations
Module 7: Compliance, Survey Readiness & Quality Assurance
Module 8: Growth, Referrals & Building Your Census
II. Compliance Programs
Helping providers stay compliant, survey-ready, and focused on delivering exceptional care
1. Compliance Shield™
A hands-on, records-level quarterly review of the actual agency — the flagship retained service. Where SR365 teaches the provider what to do, Shield verifies whether they did it.
Quarterly curriculum: Vitals + Rotating Deep Dive
Every quarter covers all 15 Compliance Vitals. Each quarter adds a deep dive:
Q1 — People: Workforce & Competency (Domains 2, 3)
Q2 — The Person: Planning & Service Delivery (Domains 4, 5, 12)
Q3 — Protection: Health, Rights & Safety (Domains 6, 7, 8, 10)
Q4 — Proof: Money, Setting & Full Mock Survey (Domains 1, 9, 11 + integrated)
2. Survey Ready 365™
Annual Compliance Membership
"Compliance isn't a season. It's a calendar."
Compliance Baseline & Orientation
Anatomy of an HCS Certification Review
Governance & the Policy Manual That Works
Hiring Safely: Screening, Files & Monthly Re-Checks
Training Matrices & Proving Competency
Person-Directed Planning: PDP → IPC → Implementation Plan
Documentation That Proves the Service
Nursing, Delegation & Medication Systems
Rights, Restrictions & Behavioral Supports
ANE Prevention, Reporting & Incident Management
The HCBS Settings Rule: Making a House a Home
Life Safety, Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Billing Integrity, EVV & Building Your QA/QI System
3. Compliance Rescue™
An emergency, fixed-scope stabilization engagement for providers facing an active regulatory threat. This is not education. It is triage, root-cause work, correction, and proof.
The 5-Stage Rescue Protocol:
Stage 0 — Emergency Intake (within 24 hours of signed agreement)
Stage 1 — 72-Hour Triage
Stage 2 — 14-Day Stabilization & Root Cause
Stage 3 — 30-Day Correction Build
Stage 4 — 60-Day Verification (Mock Re-Survey)
Stage 5 — 90-Day Sustainment Handoff
III. CERTIFICATIONS
Transform your passion into professional expertise through guided learning and certification.
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C³-DSP - Certified HCS Direct Support Professional™
it's a training and certification credential you created under Care & Connections Academy for caregivers working at Texas HCS agencies.
5 modules with a competency exam per module, plus a scenario-based capstone.
Renewable every 2 years with 8–12 hours of continuing education.
C³-RS - Certified Residential Supervisor™
It is the credential in your Care & Connections Academy lineup positioned between the DSP (caregiver) track and the Administrator track — it's for the front-line supervisory role overseeing staff, residents, and day-to-day home operations in an HCS group home.
It's a 6-module track (10–14 CEU hours for renewal, every 2 years)
C³-ADM - Certified HCS Administrator™
It is the leadership-tier credential in your C³ lineup — aimed at HCS agency owners/administrators rather than direct-care staff, and positioned as a natural upsell from your Provider Launch Accelerator™.
It's a 6-module track (15–20 CEU hours for renewal, every 2 years)
C³-CS - Certified Compliance Specialist™
It is the deep internal compliance/quality-assurance credential in your C³ lineup — for someone whose job is audit-readiness and regulatory mastery, not direct care or general administration.
It's a 6-module track (15–20 CEU hours for renewal, every 2 years)
C³-CA - Certified Care Architect™
iIt is the most senior, strategic credential in your C³ lineup — positioned above C³-ADM, C³-RS, and C³-CS. It's for people who design individualized service plans, housing models, and program structures, rather than deliver, supervise, or audit within an existing structure.
A recommended prerequisite is holding one of C³-ADM, C³-RS, or C³-CS first.
It's a 6-module track (15–20 CEU hours for renewal, every 2 years):
IV. MEMBERSHIPS
Unlock exclusive resources, advanced training, expert guidance, and ongoing support to elevate your success.
1. PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
CARE & CONNECTIONS INSIDER™
2. MONTHLY
MEMBERSHIP
Includes:
✔ Monthly Compliance Training
✔ Live Q&A Sessions
✔ Policy Templates
✔ Survey Alerts
✔ Administrator Coaching
✔ Compliance Resources
✔ Downloadable Forms
✔ Community Access
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