RAC-CT Certification Virtual Workshop 05/19/2026 Hosted by MDS 3.0 Relief, Taught by Michelle Synakowski
Availability
Release on May 05, 2026 7:00 AM Central Daylight Time
Access expires on May 19, 2027
Workshop and 10 Exams
Online Meeting
May 19, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
May 20, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
May 21, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Cost
Member: $800.00
Non-Member: $1,026.00
Credit Offered
22.5 CE Credits

Increase your knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion of the MDS, the regulations surrounding the RAI/MDS process, and managing the PDPM by attending an AAPACN Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified (RAC-CT®) certification workshop. Having the RAC-CT credential behind your name shows you are a knowledgeable and capable MDS professional. RAC-CT certification is the nationally recognized gold-standard in resident assessment in the long-term care nursing profession. By earning this credential, individuals have shown their expertise in skilled nursing facility prospective payment system and minimum data set (MDS 3.0) assessment.

The RAC-CT certification program consists of 10 education courses designed for post-acute care professionals with at least six months of experience with the MDS/RAI process. If you have less than six months of experience, consider taking MDS Essentials as a foundation to get you started and make sure you’re prepared to succeed in the RAC-CT program. To earn the RAC-CT credential, you must successfully complete the associated final certification exams with a score of 80% or higher. You will have one year from the date of the workshop before they expire. There are three exam attempts per course. Recertification is required every two years.

PLEASE NOTE: The instructor will be on camera throughout the workshop. Participant cameras are optional but highly encouraged when possible, as having cameras on helps foster engagement, interaction, and a more collaborative learning experience.

*This workshop is geared towards those who are not yet RAC-CT certified.

Your registration includes three days of virtual instruction from a Master Teacher, access to digital workshop materials, and access to the 10 certification exams. We suggest downloading and saving each PDF to a device of your choice. Although not required, you may print the PDFs at your own expense. If you decide to print your materials, please remember that changes and updates are continually incorporated into the workshop materials.

All times are listed in Eastern Time (ET). If you are unsure what time this workshop will begin where you are, please use this link as a quick reference: www.worldtimebuddy.com

Schedule:

  • Days: May 19-21
  • Time: 8 am - 5 pm (ET), daily

Access additional program and workshop information (including CEs and cancellation policy) here.


Hosted by: MDS 3.0 Relief






Michelle Synakowski
Michelle Synakowski, RN, LNHA, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, has extensive operational and clinical management experience in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and home healthcare. Michelle has a demonstrated record of accomplishment for leveraging her unique strengths as an administrator, Certified Nurse Executive, and clinical reimbursement expert to help providers problem-solve solutions within the complicated regulatory and reimbursement systems. She is proficient in designing facility-specific quality management systems to improve care outcomes and ensure quality healthcare delivery. Michelle works closely with management and staff to succeed at clinical challenges and implement sustainable solutions. Michelle leads teams to complete mock surveys, survey turnaround, nurse executive mentoring, and clinical system design. She is also a certified AAPACN Master Teacher and is well known for her abilities in long-term care reimbursement and resource utilization analysis.