KACE Operator Training Program - January/February 2027

KACE Operator Program 

The KACE Operator Program is a 45-hour education course.

Upon successful completion of the course and the exam,

students will submit an application to KDADS to become a registered operator.

Program Format: Blend of remote learning and in-person class time. 

*** Invoice must be paid before students will receive course materials or

access to online portion of the course ***

Remote learning: Wednesday, January 20th- Monday, February 8th:

Delivered through an online learning management system students will: 

View on-demand webinars and complete independent

study assignments (approximately 30 hours)

In-person class: Tuesday, February 9th 8 AM - 4:30 PM:

Bishop Learning Center

3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Sumner Room

In-person class topics for February 9th include:

Survey Preparedness

Functional Capacity Screen and Negotiated Service Agreements 

Admission Transfer & Discharge Requirements

Overview of the State Survey Process and Top Cited Deficiencies

In-person class: Wednesday, February 10th 8 AM - 4 PM: 

In-person class topics for February 10th include:

Teamwork and Leadership

Course Review & Exam Preparation 

State of Kansas Operator Course Exam

Scholarship opportunity:

The Tanner-Foster Educational Foundation sponsors one scholarship per Operartor Course. sponsor one Operator scholarship per course. One deserving student will receive a scholarship for full payment of the Operator course.

If you'd like to apply for the scholarship, please complete the application here: January 2027 Tanner Foster Operator Scholarship Application.pdf

Please Note: Scholarship applications and course registration are separate processes. Applying for a scholarship does not register you for the course, and you may register

for the course regardless of whether you apply for a scholarship.

Course requirements: 

Operator students must be at least 21 years of age. 

Operator students must have and provide one of the following:

(1) Academic transcripts or proof of receipt of an associate’s degree in a relevant field (degrees in business, hospitality, gerontology, health & human services, or other degrees as approved by the secretary)

(2) Academic transcripts or proof of receipt of a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree

(3) High school diploma or the equivalent AND evidence of one year of relevant experience in business, hospitality, gerontology, health & human services, or other fields as approved by the secretary)

KACE Academy Programs are designed to help individuals grow further into their professional careers delivering unparalleled education and trainings, access to necessary resources and critical updates to help them stay ahead of compliance requirements, and networking connections with peers, colleagues, and mentors that develop meaningful relationships and facilitate the sharing of knowledge.