Ensuring Quality Care (EQC) - September 2020
Get the required training you need to open or manage an APD adult foster care home in Oregon, but in a flexible, engaging, online format. This is an intensive course, which runs 9/4 - 9/23/20.
Course Dates: 9/4 - 9/23
***Course is Full***
***Registration is closed. To get on the waiting list, email [email protected]. Registration is open for our November course***
What our students are saying
Gained knowledge & confidence
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
I think you guys are great and really passionate about what you do and it shows.
Great learning experience
It was a great learning experience. I will definitely recommend for whoever is looking to take this class.
Supportive Instructors
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.
A wonderful journey
It has been a wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping me on this journey.
Great class
Great class with great people with great information. Thank you.
Motivating
The course is great, the information, the techniques by teachers was easy to understand and motivating.
Keep it up!
From the bottom of my heart, you guys did a wonderful job. Keep it up!
Loved it
I loved it all.
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.