Dept. of Labor Releases LTC Core Competency Model

The U.S. Department of Labor has released the Long-Term Care, Supports and Services Competency Model. This model includes recommended core competencies that were assembled by a team of experts from the Department of Health and Human Services, American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, among others.

Core competencies featured in the model include:

• Basic computer skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• A basic knowledge of math and science
• The ability to practice within an ethical framework

The model will continue to evolve as skill sets required in long-term care continue to change. To view the model, click here. To listen to a podcast describing both the new model and core competency issues in general, click here.