About the Course:
In this course, we provide an overview of a community association’s maintenance functions, responsibilities, and the role of the board of directors and CAM. The focus is the day-to-day operations of the physical property. We define the five recognized types of maintenance, and briefly discuss how managers and maintenance supervisors should manage maintenance responsibilities. Examples include a maintenance form and a breakdown of an effective work-order system as well as a summary of emergency management responsibilities. Other physical property operations covered in this course include statutory requirements for pool maintenance, fire safety, elevator service, pest control, security services, construction matters, such as painting, repaving, and roofing. Lastly, we briefly review the construction lien law and defects statute as they apply to community associations.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the maintenance responsibilities and duties of the association, the board, and the CAM.
- Understand the five types of maintenance.
- Identify property maintenance requirements.
- Recognize the laws and rules that affect maintenance and management of the association.
- Describe the items included on a comprehensive maintenance checklist.
- Identify basic emergency planning responsibilities.
- Understand statutory powers granted to the association during a declared emergency.
- List components of pre-hurricane maintenance from a CAM’s perspective.
- Comprehend statutory requirement for pool maintenance.
- Describe fire safety requirements, especially as they apply to high-rise buildings.
- Understand basic requirements for eleveators.
- Understand statutory requirements for security services and security officers.
- Understand new laws relating to condominiums and cooperatives of three stories or more.
About the Author:
Laura Matijak, Program Director, Community Association Manager, Instructor, received her CAM (CAM 23249) license in 2001. She has worked as both a portfolio manager and an onsite manager, manager for a client association. Since 2004, she has achieved four National designations in the industry Certified Manager of Community Associations; Association Management Specialist; Professional Community Association Manager; and Florida Legislative Alliance Delegate. Ms. Matijak has a B.A. and a M.S. (Human Resource Development and Administration and Organizational Leader-ship), both from Barry University. Ms. Matijak served as an adjunct professor for adult education at Barry University, from 2005 to 2012, conducting courses for individuals seeking both graduate and undergraduate degrees in Human Resource Management; Human Resource Development; Public Administration; and Organizational Leadership. She also is a licensed real estate sales associate. Ms. Matijak joined Gold Coast Professional Schools in 2015 as a CAM instructor, and has assisted Patricia Rogers, the Program Director who has since retired. Active instructor of pre-licensure courses.
How to receive credit:
- Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 3-hour commitment of time.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
- Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
Disclosures:
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
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It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept support from ineligible companies. Furthermore, ineligible companies are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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