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AADL is transitioning authorizations and claims to Alberta Blue Cross. Consequently, AADL is suspending training so training materials can be updated to reflect changes in the process for authorizing AADL benefits. AADL expects to resume authorizer training in September 2021.

Note: AADL will still accept applications for AADL authorizer training on a first-come, first-served basis.

While waiting for training, registered nurses, occupational therapists and physical therapists can act as AADL assessors as long as an AADL authorizer who can authorize for the benefit signs the authorization.

AADL authorizers

Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) authorizers are health care professionals who are trained and approved to authorize AADL benefits.

The authorizer is typically a registered nurse, physical therapist or occupational therapist and usually works in a community health care facility, hospital, continuing care centre or home care program.

Become an authorizer

Health care professionals who want to become an AADL Authorizer must:

  • be a resident of Alberta
  • be a health professional and presently registered in, and in good standing with one of these professional associations:
    • Registered Nurse – College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
    • Occupational Therapist – Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
    • Physical Therapist – Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association (Physiotherapy Alberta)
    • Speech Language Pathologist – Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
  • have a minimum of 1,700 hours (approximately one year full-time equivalent) professional clinical experience. Exceptions may be allowed with the prior approval of AADL
  • be employed as a health care professional for a minimum of 3 days per week (0.6 full-time equivalent)
  • not be in a position to directly or indirectly engage in the sale and supply of a program benefit – health care professionals must disclose any potential conflict of interest to AADL for evaluation
  • meet the entrance criteria of the specific AADL benefit they wish to authorize, when applicable, and possess the specialized training required to authorize specific AADL benefits as noted in the benefit sections of the AADL program manual
  • complete the Online Course and attend the AADL authorizer training session

Note: AADL has the right to refuse to grant AADL Authorizer status.

Authorization of benefits

Once approved, health care professionals will be able to authorize AADL benefits in their primary product range. For more information, read:

Authorizer training

Course registration

To register for available courses, print, complete and return the authorizer application form. Seating is limited.

Incomplete forms and/or those without required documentation will be returned and the applicant will lose their place in line.

Applications will be accepted at any time. Once your application is processed, you will be notified that you are accepted to be on a waiting list. Once the authorizer training course is scheduled you will be contacted and at that time you must confirm that you can attend the session.

Prior to attending the workshop, you must complete online Module 1, review the AADL program manual and workshop materials, and print off relevant sections of the program manual

Training resources

Prior to attending the workshop(s), you must complete online Module 1, review the AADL program manual and workshop materials, and print off relevant sections of the program manual as indicated below.

Module 1 – AADL general overview, policies and procedures

Videos

The Module 1 videos will help you better understand and participate in the AADL Program. They give an overview of the AADL program, the roles of the authorizer, vendor, specialty supplier and client, the cost-share component, and quantity and frequency process.

The training videos are on YouTube:

Presentation handouts

Primary product ranges (in-person training session)

Print and bring with you the specific sections of the Program Manual and Product Lists, and presentations for the module(s) you are attending.

Primary Product Range presentation handouts:

Module 2 – Secondary product range

Secondary product range training will be assigned when the authorizer:

  • attains full authorizer status for the primary product range associated with their professional designation
  • meets additional eligibility criteria including training related to the secondary product range
  • completes the online training prior to submitting the application for the addition of a secondary product range

Videos

The training videos are on YouTube:

Authorizer application forms

Presentation handouts

The AADL dressing benefit, Module 2.2, has been discontinued.

Contact

Contact AADL