Adults and Aging

Courses in this section are designed to train staff on the unique needs of elders and dependent adults and the services available to these vulnerable populations. We offer core training based on National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) curriculum, as well as topics such as policy and practice, aging and long-term care, service plans and cultural competence in adult services. All curriculum reflects current legislation, the latest research and best practices in adult services.

Courses Available But Not Currently Scheduled

Course Title
A Day In the Life of Adult and Aging Clients and Staff
Aging and Mental Health
APS Overview
Assessing Client Capacity
Caregiver Neglect
Case Closure
Case Documentation and Report Writing
Case Management Information and Payrolling System (CMIPS) II
Collaboration in APS Work
Communication and Interviewing
Cultural Competence in Providing Adult Services
Domestic Violence Dynamics With Older Adults
Domestic Violence in Older Adults
Dynamics of Abusive Relationships
Elder Sexual Abuse
Field Safety and De-escalation Skills for Adult Services
Field Safety for Social Workers
Financial Exploitation
Hoarding, Cluttering and Older Adults
Home Visitor Safety and Self-Care
IHSS Topics Overview
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) 101
Initial Investigation: Taking the First Steps
Involuntary Case Planning
Loneliness and Social Isolation in Serving Adult populations
Medical Issues and End of Life
Mental Health in APS
Military Service and Aging Adults Recognizing Mental Health Concerns and Issues
Minor Applicants and Recipients Training
Recognizing Substance Use Disorder in Elder Adults
Risk Assessment
Self-Neglect Clients
Understanding Aging and Mental Health
Understanding Aging: Cognitive Disorders
Understanding and Supporting Individuals With Autism
Understanding and Supporting Individuals With Autism
Values and Ethics
Voluntary Case Planning
Working with Challenging Behavior in the Older Client: Anger, Aggression, Grief, Guilt and Shame
Working with the Criminal Justice System