Full EQC Course: Essentials plus AFH Administration

EQC Essentials: 7/16-7/30, and Adult Foster Home (AFH) Administration: 8/9-8/20. The full EQC course is for future licensees/co-licensees and administrators.

  • Required for future licensees/co-licensees and administrators

  • Must pass EQC essentials exam to take AFH Administration

  • AFH Administration is approximately 15 additional hours

  • Must pass an additional proctored exam with 80%

  • Students can have access to course materials and the online classroom for a limited time even after the course ends

EQC Essentials Only

EQC Essentials: 7/16 - 7/30. For future resident managers and shift caregivers.

  • EQC Essentials only is required for all future resident managers and shift caregivers

  • Approximately 35 hours

  • Must past a proctored exam with a score of at least 80%

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What our students are saying

Excellent Course

April 2021 EQC Essentials Student

Excellent course and excellent instructors.

Learned A Lot

April 2021 EQC Essentials Student

I learned a lot from [this course] and the instructors are nice, knowledgeable and easy to understand. Thank you very much for what you've taught to us.

A wonderful journey

February 2019 EQC Student

It has been a wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping me on this journey.

Great learning experience

April 2019 EQC Student

It was a great learning experience. I will definitely recommend for whoever is looking to take this class.

Gained knowledge & confidence

April 2019 EQC Student

I gained so much knowledge and confidence with Alyssa and Tracey's teaching. It was a great experience. They were welcoming, warm and supportive in our learning and answered all questions in depth. And they gave information on what else we need to do as well as furthering our education.

Your passion shows

Sept. 2019 EQC Student

I think you guys are great and really passionate about what you do and it shows.

Supportive Instructors

Sept. 2019 EQC Student

You did well on keeping me on track and assuring me when I felt I wouldn't get course completed. It helped to have the material to view at my pace.

Motivating

February 2019 EQC Student

The course is great, the information, the techniques by teachers was easy to understand and motivating.

Keep it up!

June 2019 EQC Student

From the bottom of my heart, you guys did a wonderful job. Keep it up!

Meet the Instructors

Lead Instructor Alyssa Elting McGuire, MA, MPA

Meet Alyssa Elting McGuire, an advocate dedicated to bridging the gap between theory and practice for adult care home staff. As the consulting and training director of Oregon Care Home Consulting & Training, a business she established in 2018, Alyssa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a background as a former adult foster home licensing lead for Washington and Columbia Counties, Alyssa spent eight years immersed in the regulatory and protective services aspects of adult foster homes with the State of Oregon. Alyssa's experience extends to her tenure as a program manager for the Alzheimer's Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter. As part of her role, she facilitated dementia training programs statewide for care staff and providers. Alyssa holds a graduate degree in public administration & management from the University of Nebraska and a graduate degree in educational leadership (adult education & training) from Portland State University. As a State-certified Ensuring Quality Care (EQC) instructor, she has played an important role in delivering comprehensive EQC training, both in-person and online, for more than seven years. Alyssa's passion lies in empowering caregivers to translate their learning into meaningful real-world experiences, ensuring the highest standards of care within the adult foster care community.