Education
Disclaimer: All resources, services, and educational activities offered by the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program are completely free to the public. This program is fully funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U1Q53051. At no time are individuals charged for services, education, or participation in any program activity
ALZ Association:
The essentiALZ® program is an evidence-based training developed from the Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, designed to equip professionals and caregivers with the skills to provide quality dementia care.This self-paced, online course (3 hours) covers:· Basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia· Person-Centered Care· Assessment and Care Planning· Activities of Daily Living· Communication Changes· Dementia-Related BehaviorParticipants earn 3 hours of CEU credit (nursing, psychology, dietetics, social work, physical therapy, and occupational therapy).✔ Disponible en Español ✔ Regular cost: $59.99 — FREE with our access code
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AGE-U-CATE
Offering practical, easy-to-learn strategies, this one-hour online course teaches gentle, hands-on techniques that can be incorporated into daily care. Learn evidence-based, non-pharmacological approaches shown to help reduce behavioral reactions in individuals living with dementia and in end-of-life care.
Participants will learn:
- The different types of touch and purpose of skilled touch in providing quality care
- The role of skilled touch hand, back, and foot techniques as tools to increase the individual’s well-being by incorporating it into routine care
- The role of compassionate presence in relating to the people he or she cares for
✔ FREE with our access code (regular cost $15 each)
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This one-hour, online course provides caregivers with valuable tools to meet the everyday needs of their clients while also helping them balance the demands of their own lives. Designed to promote caregiver well-being, the course offers practical strategies to help caregivers stay healthy and reduce the risk of burnout.
Participants will learn:
- How to relate he importance of caregiving while identifying signs of burnout
- Coping strategies to prevent and resolve burnout and to promote personal well-being
- How to recognize family caregiver burnout and how to relate to them with empathy
✔ FREE with our access code (regular cost $15 each)
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This one-hour, self-paced online course focuses on the heart of dementia care: building genuine understanding and human connection. Learners discover how empathy can transform interactions, improve communication, and foster dignity in everyday care. Through scenarios and reflection, the course encourages caregivers, students, and families to see beyond symptoms and connect with the person.
Designed for the modern learner, it blends practical strategies with emotional engagement, offering tools to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and support compassionate care.
✔ FREE with our access code (regular cost $18 each)
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This one-hour, self-paced online course provides a practical foundation in understanding and supporting people living with dementia. Learners explore key topics such as communication strategies, recognizing needs and behaviors, and creating supportive care environments. Designed for the modern learner, it combines cognitive insight with emotional engagement to help change attitudes, actions, and care practices.
Flexible and impactful, the course can be taken as a stand-alone learning opportunity or used to strengthen existing training for staff, students, or families.
✔ FREE with our access code (regular cost $18 each)
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Gain a deeper understanding of what quality of life means from the perspective of the person receiving care in this one-hour, online course. Participants will learn practical strategies to support and enhance quality of life, discover self-care techniques to promote caregiver well-being, and explore effective ways to partner with family members to provide person-centered, compassionate care.
✔ FREE with our access code (regular cost $15 each)
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Learn how to identify, prevent, and skillfully respond to stress in individuals living with dementia in this one-hour online course. Participants will gain practical strategies such as:
- The meaning of stress and stress in people living with dementia
- How to have better insight into the common causes of stress reactions
- The understanding and practical approaches to prevent, read the moment, and respond to stress reactions
- How to collaborate with family visitors to prevent stress reactions
✔ FREE with our access code (regular cost $15 each)
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GWEP
The Caregiver Courses are designed to provide families and caregivers with practical tools and knowledge to support the health and well-being of older adults. These self-paced, online courses are flexible, easy to follow, and available in Spanish.
Course series include:
·Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Series
· Healthy Living Series
· Heart Health Series
Sessions vary in length, allowing caregivers to learn at their own pace and focus on the topics most relevant to their needs.
✔ Self-Paced & Online ✔ Disponible en Español ✔ FREE
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HIGN
The Aliviado Dementia Vignettes offer brief, engaging training modules designed to enhance knowledge and skills in dementia care. Each vignette focuses on practical, real-world scenarios to help caregivers and healthcare professionals improve the quality of life for people living with dementia.
Topics include:
· Dementia Types
· Symptoms of Dementia
· Progression of Dementia
· Anxiety and Depression
· Communicating with the Patient
· Non-Pharmacological Interventions
· Physical Function and Mobility
· Physical Environment
· Bathing Techniques Scenarios
· Approach to Acute Illness and Delirium
· Personal Care Scenarios
· Nutrition and Hydration
·Sleep-Wake Cycle
Each vignette takes 5–10 minutes to complete and is self-paced, online, and available in Spanish.
✔ 100% FREE
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This specialized learning path is designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs), focusing on practical, evidence-based approaches to improving care for older adults.
Modules include:
· Foundations of Care for Older Adults
· Person and Family-Centered Care
· Introducing the 4Ms: A Case Study for Direct Caregivers
· Falls and Fall Prevention
· Health Literacy
· Preventing, Recognizing, and Treating Sepsis in Long-Term Care
· Urinary Tract Infections
This 2.5-hour, self-paced online program is available completely FREE.
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This evidence-based online course introduces the core principles of age-friendly care through an engaging, interprofessional approach. The training is divided into an introduction and three concise sections:
·The Aging Population
· Models of Care and the Interprofessional Team
·Age-Friendly Care
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
·Describe trends among the aging population
·Identify and compare different models of care
·State the roles and responsibilities of the interprofessional care team
·Discuss standards of practice that impact age-friendly care
This 1-hour, self-paced online course provides 1 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hour.
✔ FREE (no access code required)
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Created in collaboration with NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, these evidence-based educational and clinical training modules provide healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality, person-centered care for older adults.
Course modules include:
· Foundations of Care for Older Adults
·Integrating the 4Ms into the Care of Older Adults (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility)
·Pain, Opioids, and Older Adults
·Mistreatment Detection in Older Adults
·Shared Decision-Making with Depression, Delirium, and Dementia (in-person, optional)
This 4-hour, self-paced online program offers 4 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours.
✔ Regular cost: $240 — FREE with our access code
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Developed in partnership with NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, these evidence-based educational and clinical training modules prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centered care for older adults.
Course modules include:
· Foundations of Care for Older Adults
· Integrating the 4Ms into the Care of Older Adults
· Depression, Delirium, and Dementia
· Individualized Competence in Older Adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
· Health Across Populations
This 5-hour, self-paced online program offers 5 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours.
✔ Regular cost: $300 — FREE with our access code
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Developed to support preceptors in guiding and shaping the next generation of professionals, these evidence-based modules provide essential strategies to strengthen leadership, foster critical thinking, and create respectful, high-performing clinical environments.
Course modules include:
·The Preceptor as a Leader
·Putting it All Together: From Novice to Expert
·Providing Feedback and Evaluation
·Creating a Culture of Respect and High Performance
This 4-hour, self-paced online program offers 4 Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours.
✔ Regular cost: $200 — FREE with our access code
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This specialized learning series prepares nursing home supervisory staff and nursing school faculty to develop effective academic–practice partnerships. It focuses on creating meaningful student clinical rotations in nursing homes, strengthening team-based care, and supporting novice nurses in caring for older adults with complex health needs.
Modules include:
- Foundations of Academic–Practice Partnerships
· Designing Effective Clinical Rotations in Nursing Homes
· Teaching and Supporting Students in Long-Term Care Settings
· Interprofessional Team-Based Care in Nursing Homes
· Caring for Older Adults with Complex and Chronic Conditions
· Coaching, Mentorship, and Support for Novice Nurses
This 2.5-hour, self-paced online series is available completely FREE.
