With how much information learned in the ALF AIT is also applicable to the NHF AIT, it would be extremely helpful to candidates who are looking to expand their capabilities to not be required to repeat the same information twice.  I think by getting credit it respects the AIT and the work they are putting in, rather than just making them jump through more hoops.  The credit also gives them more time to focus on where the information differs rather than having to give time and energy repeating the same materials.

Operators of assisted living and skilled nursing can learn much from each other. The proposed rule change would encourage cross-fertilizing ideas when administrators can readily move between them.

During my AIT training in assisted living, I am learning that many of the code sections on the Domains are also for nursing home instruction.  15% of the codes are specifically for nursing home instruction.  Once I have my Assisted Living Facility Administration license, in the future I plan to do the nursing home AIT program.  I am hoping that I will be able to use some of the hours from my AL AIT program for the NH AIT program.