The LTC Leadership Institute

The LTC Leadership Institute is a premier continuing education program designed for professionals in management roles within skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. This state-of-the-art program equips leaders and emerging leaders with the tools they need to thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.

Our mission is twofold: to enhance the quality of care provided across long-term care settings and to empower professionals to advance their careers in areas of critical need. Participants in the LTC Leadership Institute gain vital skills that propel their professional growth and create a ripple effect of excellence, positively influencing the teams they lead and the residents they serve.

With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and real-world application, the LTC Leadership Institute is your pathway to transformative leadership in long-term care.

Grow Your Own Clinical Workforce

Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) fill the most hands-on role in resident care and are integral to the care process. CNA positions also represent the highest number of vacancies and rate of turnover in skilled nursing and assisted living.
» Learn More

2026 Nurse Educator Program

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Designed for skilled nursing facility nurse educators, this four-part training series focuses on strengthening staff education programs within long-term care settings. Participants will explore adult learning strategies, curriculum development, evaluation methods, and regulatory training requirements while collaborating with peers from across New York. The program concludes with practicum presentations that allow attendees to apply and share what they’ve developed throughout the series.
» Learn More

Assisted Living Interdisciplinary Team Series

REGISTRATION IS OPEN: 1.5 CEUs per SESSION

This transformative journey is where leaders in assisted living unite, sharing inspiration & best practices to elevate operations and inspire their teams.

Each session features a different interdisciplinary team member – Administration, Activities & Resident Engagement, Environmental Services & Maintenance, Dining & Nutrition, and Case Management – who share their experiences and strategies for providing quality care in Assisted Living residences.
» Learn More

Director of Nursing Leadership Program

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Step into leadership with confidence.

This Director of Nursing Virtual Leadership Program equips skilled nursing leaders with the knowledge and tools to manage teams, strengthen quality, and stay ahead of evolving regulations in today’s long-term care environment.

NH Administrator Leadership Course

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Strengthen your leadership impact.

Take the next step in your leadership journey. Discover how this specialized LNHA program equips you with the tools, insights, and strategies to drive excellence across your organization.

QUESTIONS? NEED ASSISTANCE? MEMBER STATUS? LET’S CONNECT.

Please email Laura Lipinski at llipinski@nyshfa-nyscal.org or call 518.462.4800 ext 27.

Check back for more information on programs offered by the Foundation for Quality Care’s Leadership Institute, a nonprofit educational and research affiliate of NYSHFA/NYSCAL.