certifications

Take your job from good to great.

Around here, certifications aren’t just another box to check — they’re an opportunity to shine.

Getting certified will help you grow as a professional, develop new skills and step into critical roles that make a meaningful impact. And in many cases, we’ll help you pay for your certification. It’s our way of saying, “Hey, we believe in you.”

One quick note about certifications: There’s a lot to know, and things can change! Check in with your HR team to get all the details about which certifications are available, what we cover and more.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Qualified Medication Assistant (QMA)

As a CNA, you’ll be able to take on more responsibilities and provide hands-on patient care — things like taking vital signs, performing range-of-motion exercises and supporting our residents’ personal hygiene.

CNAs who are ready to take on a more specialized role can get their QMA certification. These professionals are entrusted with safely administering the medications that help residents get the most out of every day.

And another cool thing? Once you earn your certification, we’ll review your base pay to make sure it reflects your skills and stays competitive for the area where you work.

Who’s eligible?

Full- and part-time employees are eligible.

Dialysis Technician Certification

Dialysis treatments help people with kidney failure live healthier, longer lives. As a Dialysis Technician, you’ll deliver this care while helping guide patients through this journey.

Who’s eligible?

Dialysis certification availability may depend on location. Applicants must be full-time:

  • CNAs
  • CRMAs

Here’s where to apply: Visit RedeApp > Files > Trilogy Career Pathways > Dialysis Tech Program for more information and an application.

Director of Nursing Services – Certified (DNS-CT) through AAPACN

Are you a nurse who wants to make an even bigger impact? Earning your DNS-CT® (Director of Nursing Services-Certified) credential proves you have the leadership, management skills and expertise to handle the challenges of being a DNS with confidence. This certification isn’t just a title. It’s a statement that says you’re a proven leader. You know how to enhance quality, streamline communication and elevate care across the facility.

Who’s eligible?

To qualify, you must be an RN in a DHS, ADHS or Clinical Support role with:

  • Two years of full-time post-acute care experience
  • At least one year as a DNS or in a relevant nursing leadership role
  • At least six months in your current role at Trilogy

How to apply: It’s easy to get started. Apply here.

Infection Preventionist Certification

Infections are serious business — especially for our residents. Earning an Infection Preventionist Certification gives you the training needed to lead infection prevention and control (IPC) programs in nursing homes. It’s a smart way to open doors in a high-demand field. You’ll learn how to put effective strategies into place, ensure front-line staff follow best practices and reduce health care-associated infections and antibiotic resistance.

This course covers:

  • Core activities of an effective IPC program
  • Best practices for preventing pathogen transmission
  • Implementation resources like training tools, checklists, signs and policy templates

Who’s eligible?

This certification is available to RNs and LPNs. No application is required. Click here to complete your training

Resident Assessment Coordinator Certification (RAC-CT) through AAPACN

Want to build your expertise in patient care planning? Taking your documentation skills from good to great can change our residents’ lives for the better. A Minimum Data Set (MDS) certification will teach you how to use the MDS tool to uncover each person’s unique needs and develop personalized care plans that make a difference. Trilogy covers certification costs for eligible employees.

Who’s eligible?

All campus MDS Coordinators who have been in the role for at least six months at Trilogy are eligible to enroll. Once certified, campus MDS Coordinators must submit their certification to their Employee Experience Manager.

MDS Floats and Support can also have certification costs covered by Trilogy and are encouraged to earn the certification, though there is no pay increase for these roles.

How to apply: Submit your initial certification and recertification requests through the AAPACN Education/Certification Request Form.

Anything else I should know?

  • Certification must be renewed every two years to maintain eligibility for the $1/hour premium pay.
  • Failure to recertify on time could result in losing premium pay.
Wound Care Certification

One of the best gifts you can give someone is freedom from pain and discomfort. With a Wound Care certification, you can help residents heal faster, feel better and get back to doing what they love. Trilogy covers certification costs and offers premium pay for eligible employees.

Who’s eligible?

To qualify for Wound Care Certification, you must:

  • Be an RN or LPN with at least two years of wound care experience
  • Have worked at Trilogy full time for at least six months
  • Have fewer than three attendance points

Once certified, campus MDS Coordinators must submit their certification to their Employee Experience Manager. A special code will be added to their personnel file, granting $1/hour premium pay as long as the certification is maintained.

How do I get started? You can get more details about the program on RedeApp using this path: Files > Trilogy Career Pathways > Wound Care Certification

Anything else I should know?

  • Recertification is required every five years to maintain the $1/hour premium pay.
  • You’ll also need to stay in an eligible role that actively uses the wound certification to maintain the premium pay.