MDS 3.0 Certification Program
Master the MDS. Lead with confidence.Could mean more $$ in your pocket
A step-by-step masterclass for nurses and coordinators. Learn assessment scheduling, section coding, PDPM and survey readiness, then earn your MDS Coordinator certificate.
9
Modules
135
Quiz questions
80%
Pass mark
1
Certificate
Your 9-module journey
Each module includes bite-size lessons, key takeaways and a quiz.
Module 1
Introduction to MDS 3.0 and the RAI Process
What the MDS is, why it matters, and how the RAI fits together.
Module 2
The MDS Coordinator Role
Responsibilities, teamwork and the interdisciplinary approach.
Module 3
Assessment Types and Scheduling
OBRA and PPS assessments, ARDs and timing rules.
Module 4
Section Coding: A through G
Identification, hearing, cognition, mood and behavior.
Module 5
Section Coding: GG through Q
Function, continence, diagnoses, skin, meds and discharge planning.
Module 6
Care Area Assessments and Care Planning
From triggers to a person-centered care plan.
Module 7
PDPM and Reimbursement
How the MDS drives Medicare Part A payment.
Module 8
Quality Measures, Five-Star and Survey Readiness
How MDS data shapes public ratings and surveys.
Module 9
Accuracy, Compliance, Transmission and Audits
Submitting on time and staying audit-proof.
Earn your MDS Coordinator certificate
- Pass all 9 module quizzes at 80% or higher
- Download a personalized certificate with a unique ID
- Learn at your own pace, on any device