RAC-CTA Certification Virtual Workshop 07/18/2026 Hosted by MDS Education, Taught by Sarah Riggin
Availability
Release on Jul 04, 2026 7:00 AM Central Daylight Time
Access expires on Jul 18, 2027
Workshop and 10 Exams
Online Meeting
Jul 18, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET
Jul 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET
Jul 25, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET
Jul 26, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET
Cost
Member: $905.00
Non-Member: $1,115.00
Credit Offered
22.5 CE Credits

The Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified Advanced (RAC-CTA®) program is an advanced certification for clinical reimbursement leaders. This workshop provides advanced principles of clinical reimbursement, Medicare program compliance and integrity, RAI/MDS program integrity, leadership, ethical practice, managing medical review, accurate ICD-10 diagnosis coding, advanced strategies for payment oversight, and improving a facility’s quality measurement in all CMS quality programs. Whether you are a clinical reimbursement specialist in a regional, state, or national consultant, or are a professional in any aspect of MDS and Medicare compliance and oversight, this program will help you excel as a reimbursement leader.

The RAC-CTA certification program consists of 10 education courses designed for post-acute care professionals with at least 1-2 years of experience with the MDS/RAI process. If you have less experience, consider MDS Essentials as a foundation to get you started and make sure you’re prepared to succeed in the RAC-CTA program. To earn the RAC-CTA 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.

Your registration includes four 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.

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.

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: July 18-19 July 25-26
  • Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm (ET), daily

Access additional program and workshop information (including AAPACN's cancellation policy) here.


Hosted by: MDS Education







Sarah Riggin
Sarah Riggin, RN, RAC-MT, is an RN that has worked in the long-term care field since 1989. She has experience in the RAI process as an MDSC/Medicare manager, in both the private sector of LTC facilities and in the corporate level as an MDS coordinator, and a nurse consultant. She has provided assistance with management of the RAI process under crisis management teams and teaches the RAI process from first-hand experience. She teaches MDS and Medicare related material throughout the state of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. She obtained her MDS Certification through AANAC and is a Master Teacher for the RAC-CT certification courses. She was on the founding board of AANAC. She graduated from Ouachita Vocational/ Technical School in 1987 with her LPN degree; furthered her education at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR; and graduated with an AAS Degree in Nursing from Excelsior University in New York in 2005. She is currently employed as MDS nurse specialist for a consultant group based out of Fort Smith, AR.