Does Brightstar Care offer e-learning as an alternative to classroom training for 'Preparing for the Joint Commission', as indicated in the ABS User Manual?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On- The-Job Training | Location |
| Discovering QAPI | 2 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| National Accounts Overview | 1.5 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| Central Intake | 0.5 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| Preparing for the Joint Commission | 1 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| Dashboard and Reporting | 0.5 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| Test Your Knowledge Activity/Clinical Review | 0.5 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| Connecting the Clinical Dots | 1 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| Clinical Wrap Up | 0.75 | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
| Wrap-Up and Graduation | 0.5 *May include independent learning activities that occur outside the formal classroom | 0 | Bannockburn, IL or any other location we may designate; or via e-learning |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 47–67)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, e-learning is an alternative to classroom training for 'Preparing for the Joint Commission'. The training can be completed at Brightstar Care's headquarters in Bannockburn, IL, any other location Brightstar Care may designate, or via e-learning. The 'Preparing for the Joint Commission' training requires 1 hour of classroom training.
This means that prospective Brightstar Care franchisees have the flexibility to complete the 'Preparing for the Joint Commission' training online. This can save on travel costs and time away from their business.
It is important to note that Brightstar Care may modify the Operations Manual, including the ABS User Manual, by written or online supplements. Franchisees will receive access to these updates via the intranet. Therefore, franchisees should regularly check the Operations Manual for any changes to the training program.