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Training
IDoA provides certification training for:
Adult Protective Service (APS) Caseworkers employed by APS agencies
Care Coordinators employed by Care Coordination Units
Homecare Supervisors employed by CCP In-Home Service Providers
IDoA is available to provide consultation and training on issues related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect of persons ages 60 and older and persons with disabilities ages 18-59. Contact us for more information.
IDoA also provides educational tools for our provider agencies and the Aging Network. When provided live, the trainings may offer continuing education credits for the following: Nursing Home Administrators, Licensed Social/Clinical Social Workers, Clinical/Professional Counselors, and Licensed Practical Nurses/Registered Professional Nurses. Contact us for more information.
HCBS Quality Webinar Trainings (see below)
IDoA, with its provider network, continues to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life to older adults in Illinois. Providing continued educational opportunities through the Quality Webinar platform is a vital piece of this mission when serving older adults through the provision of home and community-based services under the Medicaid Program. This ongoing webinar series provides an opportunity for professionals with similar goals to share their knowledge and experiences to enhance our network's understanding of successful risk mitigation and best-practice approaches.
Adult Protective Service
HCBS Quality and Risk Mitigation
| Webinars | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Don't Go It Alone | Cheri Burcham and Tessa Hobbs-Curley, University of Illinois Extension Educators |
| Navigating Changes as We Age | Presenters are Cheri Burcham and Robin Ridgley, University of Illinois Extension Educators |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Line: Consideration for Older Adults to Prevent Suicide in Later Life | Richard McKeon, PhD, MPH & Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP – E4 Center - RUSH |
| Tips for Enjoying the Glorious Sun! The Latest Word on Sunscreen, Sunglasses, and Keeping Eyes and Skin Safe | Dr. Catherine A. Cournard, Illinois Department of Public Health |
| Embracing AI: Assistance for Enhanced Living | Jaewon Kang & Katherine Huang, Illinois Extension Educators |
| Addressing Ageism & Promoting Inclusivity | Molly Hofer and Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Illinois Extension Family Life Educators |
| Empower Independence: Technology Solutions for Older Adults with Vision Impairments | Tooba Umar, MMBS, University of Illinois Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center and Susan Glassman, University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator |
| Adult Vaccination Recommendations Beyond COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV | Dr. Catherine A. Cournard, Preventative Medicine Medical Advisor, Illinois Department of Public |
| SRN Onboarding Training | Jessica Smith, Statewide Referral Network Senior Program Manager |
| How to Beat the Tripledemic Each Season | Dr. Arti Barnes, Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer, IL Department of Public Health |
| Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Substance Misuse Among Older Adults: New Findings to Inform Prevention and Interventions | Dr. Fred Blow via E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging |
| Role of Occupational Therapy | Steven Taylor, PhD, OTR/L, RUSH & Ryan Durkin, OTD, OTR/L, RUSH |
| SAFE–Home Opioid Management Education in Older Adults: Naloxone and Opioid Awareness Program (SAFE-HOME) | Abigail T. Elmes, PharmD, BCPS, University of Illinois Chicago – College of Pharmacy In collaboration with RUSH, E4Center, CATCH-ON, and the University of Illinois Chicago – College of Pharmacy |
| Drink Water. Live Better. | Susan Glassman, MS Ed. University of Illinois Extension |
| 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium | National Council on Aging and partners: Administration for Community Living, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging |
| Valued Social Roles in Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness |
Marcia Hunt, PhD & Catherine H. Stein, PhD & Jim Klasen |
| Professional Self-Care (v 2023) |
Dr. Martha R. Crowther, Director of Clinical Psychology, University of Alabama |
| Upskill Your Medicaid Knowledge (v 2023) | IDoA Senior Health Insurance Program staff |
| Upskill Your Medicare Knowledge (v 2023) | IDoA Senior Health Insurance Program |
| Older Black Americans & Mental Health | Dr. Martha R. Crowther, Director of Clinical Psychology, University of Alabama, and Danielle McDuffie, MA, University of Alabama |
| Palliative Care & Hospice: What’s the Difference? |
Julie Bobell, Education Liaison, Memorial Health Advanced Care Management in Springfield, IL |
| If You’re Not Counted, Then You Don’t Count: Why Collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Matters | James Moorhead, Aging Service Manager, Office of Aging and Disability Services, Maine Department of Health and Human Services |
| Caregiver's Roller Coaster Ride - Part II | Cheri Burcham & Tessa Hobbs-Curley of the University of Illinois Extension |
| Expanding Your Tool Kit for Referrals: Interactive Health Promotion Workshops | Peggy Tully & Katie Zahm of Age Options |
| A Caregiver's Roller Coaster Ride - Part I | Cheri Burcham & Tessa Hobbs-Curley of the University of Illinois Extension |
| Baby Boomers and Substance Misuse: What the Aging Network Needs to Know and What You Can Do About It | Dr. Fred Blow via E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging |
| Suicide in Later Life: Clinical and Public Health Perspectives |
Dr. Yeates Conwell via E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging |
| Holiday Drinking: Helping Older Adults be Happier and Safer |
Dr. Fred Blow via E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging |
| How Stress Affects Older Adults & Caregivers During a Pandemic |
Nikki Rashes, CRSS, Outreach and Volunteer Manager, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Metro Suburban) |
| Senior Strength Program | Douglas Hurst, Peer Specialist Workforce Development Program Manager, DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)- Chicago HQs |
| Resiliency, Self-Care & Re-engagement | Cheri Burcham & Tessa Hobbs-Curley of the University of Illinois Extension |
| Enhancing Socialization Through Meaningful Connections During COVID-19 | Melanie Kluzek, MS, RDN, LDN, Nutritionist for Older American Services, Illinois Department on Aging |
| QW - It's Your Wellness Your Way with WRAP® |
Judith A. Cook, Ph.D, Jessica A. Jonikas, MA, Sean Johnson, MA, CRSS-E: Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, and Alzheimer’s | Peck Ritchey, LLC of Attorneys at Law in Chicago |
| Improving Care and Awareness for People with Parkinson’s Disease |
Joan Gardner RN BSN, Rose Wichmann PT, Struthers Parkinson’s Center, A Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, Park Nicollet Health Services, Golden Valley MN |
| Addressing Social Isolation in Seniors: Statewide Initiative |
Phyllis Roate, Regional and Grants Coordinator, Office of Older Americans’ Services, Illinois Department on Aging, Springfield, Illinois |
| Mental Health in Older Adults |
Ryan Rollinson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Malnutrition: How CCP & Home and Community-Based Programs Can Make an Impact | Melanie Kluzek, MS, RDN, LDN, Nutritionist for Older American Services |
| Medication Management of Psychiatric Participants |
Archana Jhawar, Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy in Chicago and Rockford, University of Illinois in Chicago |
| Hospice and CCP Participants: Promoting Dignity, Choices and Rights | Julie Bobell, Education Liaison, Memorial Home Hospice, Springfield, IL |
| Dehydration: Identification of Symptoms & Mitigation of Associated Risks Webinar | Jessy Thomas & Mary Colette Crang, Visiting Nurse Practitioners, University of Illinois in Chicago |
| Assessing Fall Risk Through the Use of the CDC’s STEADI Toolkit |
Timothy Hanke, PT, PhD, Professor, Physical Therapy Program, College of Health Sciences, Midwestern University |
| Preventing Falls: Environmental Safeguards and Resources to Support Risk Mitigation Efforts | Mike Berkes & Jody Martin, Illinois Department on Aging |
| Medications and Fall Risk in Older Adults |
Michael Koronkowski, PharmD, BCGP, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago |
