2026 – Annual Renewal – COMAR 8 Topic Staff Training

Welcome to the C.O.M.A.R Staff Renewal Training Program!
Once you enroll and pay, you will have 14 days to complete the course.
Your start date is considered the date of payment.

For All Participants:

  • Document the Training: Ensure to record the training course and date.
  • Complete Core Lessons: For renewal training 4 topics are required; Fire & Life safety, Safe food handling, Emergency disaster and Infection control.
  • Filing note: Never remove the initial COMAR 8 training. If lost retake the initial COMAR 8 training.
  • Final Exam: After completing the core lessons, take final exam number 5.

Tips for Success:

  • Start early to ensure you have enough time to thoroughly engage with the material.
  • Reach out for support if you encounter any difficulties during the course.

Closing Thoughts: Good luck with your training! We are committed to providing you with a valuable learning experience and congratulate you in advance on your success. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

A note about the optional section below: Maryland regulation COMAR 10.07.14.19 requires annual training in four subjects for assisted living staff – fire and life safety, infection control, basic food safety, and emergency disaster plans. The remaining four subjects (resident rights, use of service plans, health and psychosocial needs, and the resident assessment process) are one-time training requirements. However, some surveyors ask to see all eight subjects with current dates. If your surveyor requests this, complete the OPTIONAL section at the end of this course – passing its final exam issues a separate certificate for the additional four subjects. If not, your renewal is complete after the Staff Annual Training Final Exam.

Course Content

COMAR Core Lessons
1. Basic Food Safety
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Basic Food Safety video
Basic Food Safety Knowledge Check
2. Emergency Disaster Plan
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Video 1 of 6: The Binder Is Already There
Video 2 of 6: Before, During, After
Video 3 of 6: Name, Time, Place
Video 4 of 6: Already Agreed
Video 5 of 6: The First Day, Then the Year
Video 6 of 6: When the Power Fails
Emergency Disaster Plan Test
3. Infection Control Part 1 and 2
1 Quiz
Infection Control Knowledge Check
4. Fire and Life Safety Part 1, 2 and 3
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Fire and Life Safety video
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Fire and Life Safety Knowledge Check
Core Lessons – Final Exam
1 Quiz
COMAR Staff Annual Training Final Exam
OPTIONAL — Additional Four Subjects (not required annually — see note above)
5. Residents Rights
4 Topics
1 Quiz
.36 Resident’s Rights. A. Resident Bill of Rights.
.36 Resident’s Rights. B. Confidential Information.
.36 Resident’s Rights. C. Work Duties.
.36 Resident Rights. D Adult Medical Day Care.
Residents Rights Knowledge Check
6. Use of Service Plans
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Service Plan Training – Part 1
Service Plan Training – Part 2
Service Plan Training – Part 3
Service Plan Training – Part 4
Service Plan Training – Final Conclusion
Use of Service Plans Knowledge Check
7. Health and psycho-social Needs of the Population Being Served
1 Quiz
8. Resident Assessment Process Part 1, 2 and 3
1 Quiz
Resident Assessment Process Knowledge Check
Additional Lessons – Final Exam
1 Quiz
2026 – COMAR 8 Topic Additional Lessons Final Quiz
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