Training Course:
Supporting Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness

Course Description

Please review all of the information about the course on this page, particularly the steps required to receive a certificate of completion. 

The purpose of this course is to introduce learners to the unique challenges faced by older adults experiencing homelessness, with a focus on individuals with substance use disorders or serious mental illness. The course will first review the current state and drivers of older adult homelessness. It will then outline the range of physical, behavioral health, cognitive, and functional conditions that impact this population, highlighting the challenges that older adults experiencing homelessness face when accessing and receiving services. The course will then introduce strategies to support older adults in community settings across the homeless response system and outline best practices that service providers can use to address common challenges this population faces. The final section will focus on strategies to train and support staff caring for older adults.

Register

To begin the course, register or login using the button at the top right-hand side of the webpage. You'll only need to register once to access future courses from HHRC. 

Course Learning Objectives

  1. Describe three ways that premature aging conditions impact older adults experiencing homelessness
  2. Identify three strategies service providers can use to support older adults accessing services across the homeless response system
  3. Explain three best practices individuals or programs can implement to support older adults experiencing homelessness

Format

Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to respond to journal prompts and reflect on the information provided to identify key takeaways that you will use in your practice. There is a post-test at the end of the course, which must be passed with an 80 percent score in order to complete the course. You have an unlimited number of attempts for this post-test. All activities are required to complete the course successfully.

Time Management

This course is self-paced, and you can start and stop as you wish. We estimate the course will take 2.0 hours to complete.

Continuing Education Units

This course is approved for 2.0 CEUs from the National Association of Social Workers.

Bookmarks, Note Pad, and Take a Moment Exercises

Throughout the course, there are several features that you can use to bookmark key passages and capture your thoughts:

  • Bookmark: Use this feature for key sections of the course you would like to return to.
  • Note Pad: Use this feature to make notes throughout the course about your questions or ideas.
  • Take a Moment: Throughout the course, you will respond to prompts that help you capture your ideas on applying this information.
  • You can access your bookmarks, note pad, and answers to the Take a Moment exercises from this page.

Certificate of Completion

To receive a certificate of completion, you will need to:

  • Read all of the course articles
  • Pass the post-test with an 80% or higher score
  • Complete all of the Take a Moment exercises
  • Complete the final evaluation

Classification

Focus
Age: Adults
Age: Seniors
People with Disabilities
Topic
Mental Health: Serious Mental Illness
Co-occurring Disorders
Self-Care for Professionals
Language
English