Online Training
The following online training programs are currently offered through the Long Term Living Training Institute. Please note that you may need to register or sign in to access these programs.
Boston University Institute for Geriatric Social Work - PA Course Catalog
Online Course Catalog for PA Long Term Care Professionals:
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 being able to accessing courses.
Instructions for creating your account and logging in
Create Your Account: Click here to register for your Boston IGSW Vista Account
Access Courses: Click here to access Course Catalog (requires login with BU IGSW account)
BU IGSW Website Home- http://www.bu.edu/igsw/
Core Training - Supervisor Guide
Assessor Training - User Guide
Assessor Training - Supervisor Guide
Long Term Living Training Institute of Pennsylvaniaa
Please see the list below for online training and educational programs offered by LTLTI.
NFCE Clarification Bulletin
This online course is design for AAA staff responsible for conductinglevel of care assessments. This course, along with the NFCE Clarification Bulletin, clarifies and supplements the guidance regarding NFCE determinations found on pages 7-8 of Chapter 1, Assessments, of the Home and Community Based Services Procedures Manual and in the Level of Care Assessment Instructions. Although you can stop and review this course at anytime, allow approximately 90 minutes to complete this training program.
**Please note that you will need the required password to access these resources. **
To sign in and view the NFCE Online Module please click here
Video Reviews of HSOA and HSIM Exercises
The Video Reviews of Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA) and Healthy Steps in Motion (HSIM) are a series of video modules highlighting excercise techniques for seniors. These modules are currently only available to train-the-trainer (TTT) graduates. The HSOA Online module for TTT is coming soon.
Please click here to access the HSOA and HSIM Online Modules
Housing 101 online course series
This training series is for Nursing Home Transition Coordinators, Aging Care Managers, Service Coordinators, and others involved in helping individuals to transition from nursing homes to the community. Housing 101 provides an overview of the various issues consumers face when trying to obtain affordable and accessible housing.
The course is divided into six modules, which cover topics such as:
- Understanding the elements of affordable accessible housing
- Identifying consumers housing needs and preferences
- Recognizing the housing barriers faced by people who are transitioning from a nursing home
- Understand the differences among four types of affordable rental housing options
- Becoming knowledgeable about the application policies
- Understand the different types of housing providers
- Identifying and address barriers to accessing housing
- Understanding of basic how to address accessibility needs including home modifications and assistive technology and
- Developing a individual Nursing Home Transition Housing Assessment
Registration is available to those with a valid Training Institute account. Please see below for further detail:
To begin, log in with your Training Institute account. You will be returned to this page and a button stating "Click Here for the the Housing 101 Online Course Series" will appear below this message:
- If you have a Training Institute account, please sign in using the blue "Institute Log In" box to the right. Once you are signed in you will see a new button in this section which prompts you to register for the Housing 101 Online Course Series
- If you do not have a Training Institute account, please click here to create one. You will receive a follow up email to confirm your account has been created.
- If you are unsure whether you have a Training Institute account or need help, please contact info@ltltrainingpa.org
PCMI Edu 2.0 LMS Course Catalog
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
Pennsylvania Home Care Association - My Learning Center
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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
PHA My Learning Center - Brochure (PDF)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Servces (CMS) - Waiver Assurances Training
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has produced helping illustrate how care managers/service coordinators carry out "waiver Assurances". The link below takes you to that course. You will note that it is being made available to states and organizations and is not consider
Click here to access the CMS Waiver Assurances Training
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA)- Video Library
The Brainin 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
Take Charge Partnership - Just Talk About It video series
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 on the LTLTI website
Click here for the Take Charge Partnership website
