The long-term care insurance in Japan has provided clear and specific role responsibilities for care professionals, from care workers to care managers. From Central to Local governments, there is a standard qualification certification, from which, different training qualifications are demanded for different levels of care workers. This study reviewed literature and website information in Japan, and furthered discussed the training program of long-term care professionals in Taiwan.Currently in Taiwan, long-term care system has separated authorities, one in Social Department and the other in Health Department. Therefore, local and professional associations should consider these separated authorities before participating in certification. Once the coordination of the authority for long-term care system has been completed, the divisions of authority between Central and Local governments would be clear. After which, professional associations' roles and responsibilities would be apparent, therefore, be more effective in the promotion and the operation of the system. Additionally, in the development of the system, it would be essential to construct information centers and to communicate related information.