National Care Professionals Institute

National Care Professionals Institute (NCPI) provides CDSS-approved training and support for California’s Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Facilities (ARF). Family-owned and led by Carlos and Kallie, the institute draws on a 30-year family legacy of teaching care professionals. Its courses combine live instruction with self-paced study and are taught by live instructors, with no subscriptions.

NCPI offers 80-hour initial administrator certification programs, 40-hour renewal packages, and caregiver training for both RCFE and ARF settings. The renewal package includes live and self-paced hours, applies to both RCFE and ARF renewals, and includes California Board of Registered Nursing continuing education credits. Students can attend scheduled Zoom sessions, choose from available class dates, and reschedule without fees. The institute also provides facility licensing application packages, assistance with applications, an NHA-to-RCFE bridge, travel continuing education, and handbooks. NCPI lists CDSS Vendor Number 2000778 and California BRN Provider Number 18095. Its services are designed to help administrators, caregivers, and prospective facility operators complete relevant training and licensing steps.