Long Term Living Training Institute of Pennsylvania

The Boston University Institute of Geriatric Social Work has developed two online curricula for professional staff working within the PA Area Agencies on Aging. Programs are currently available on the Boston University IGSW Vista Platform for Protective Services staff and Ombudsman and are offered at discounted cost via the Long Term Living Training Institute of Pennsylvania.

To access these online courses, please see your supervisor. The PS and Ombudsman programs each have their own respective discount codes. You will need to register with the Boston University IGSW Vista platform prior to accessing the courses. Account registration is automatic, however there is a 1 hour delay between ordering and accessing courses.

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Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and produced by the Take Charge Partnership, these one-minute videos are based on recommendations from across Pennsylvania by members of the Task Force for Quality at the End of Life.[takechargeofyourlife.org]

• Click here to access the Just Talk About It video series

The Pennsylvania Homecare Association has a free video series available on a variety of topics. These online trainings are available for Pennsylvania's Direct Care workers or anyone seeking information for relevant topics within the long term care field. An index of courses can be found by clicking the link below.

• PHA My Learning Center - Course Index

The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA) hosts an online video library which are "designed to inform citizens about the latest treatments for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). These videos are important assets for TBI patients and discharge planners, with information on all aspects of TBI." [biapa.org]

• Click Here to access the Video Library at the BIAPA website

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has produced this course to help illustrate the vital role of the case manager in meeting federal HCBS waiver assurances. The link below takes you to that course. You will note that this training is being made available to states and organizations to use on a voluntary basis.

• Click here to access the CMS Waiver Assurances Training

PCMI has a series of eLearning modules designed for those working in human services. They include clinically oriented courses like Documentation and Case Recording, supervisory offerings, and more generic programs such as Human Diversity and Cultural Competence. All completed courses award the learner a certificate of completion. Additionally, members of PCMI's Care Management Accreditation Program (CMAP) can earn credits toward their certification process with these courses.

• Click Here to sign into the PCMI Edu 2.0 LMS Portal

The training "provides an overview of military culture to include organizational structure, rank, branches of service, core values, and demographics as well as similarities and differences between the Active and Reserve components.  It is intended to assist civilian mental health providers in better understanding, communicating and effectively interacting with Service members and their families."  There is no cost for this 2-hour online training.

This training was created to benefit the Allegheny County Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery (JDTR) project.  Please distribute or share with your colleagues or stakeholders that work with Veterans and would be interested in such a training.  CEU's are available through WPIC's Office of Education and Regional Programming (OERP).  Please contact Joanne Slappo at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information.

 Click here to access Military Cultural Competence Training

NASUAD Launches On-Line Training to Strengthen the Aging Network

The National Association of States United for Aging and Disibilities (NASUAD) has released an on-line learning curriculum designed to enhance the abilities of individuals and state agencies across the country who work in the development of long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems.  Developed with 7 distinct modules, the course offers a variety of training opportunities and resources to build the knowledge and expertise of persons who perform in the aging network.  To learn more about the course, you can access www.nasuad.org.  This curriculum is a free service provided by NASUAD through a special project supported by the Administration on Aging.

Click here to access the NASUAD website

Peritoneal mesothelioma is the second-most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for 10 to 20 percent of all mesothelioma cases. About 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed annually in the United States and approximately 300 to 600 of these are peritoneal mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure is its primary cause and most cases take more than two decades to develop once asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested.

Due to the long latency period of mesothelioma, approximately 20-50 years, 75% of the people who are diagnosed with the disease are seniors.  The Mesothelioma Center works with those who are diagnosed and their families to help find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.

Mesothelioma of the Peritoneum