Professional Training

Skills2Care® is a program to help caregivers manage more effectively. Jefferson Elder Care offers certification training for occupational therapists.
Training includes:
- Readings
- Web-based Modules
- On-site Training
- Coaching via teleconference
2020 training dates
The training will be completed via Zoom Video Conferencing. Refer to Table 1 below. [To use Zoom, audio and video capabilities from your computer are required; no special software is necessary.]
Each session is one week apart on Fridays. Refer to Table 2 below.
Table 1: Location and Time of Training Sessions
SESSION |
LOCATION |
TIME |
Day 1 |
Zoom Video Conference: On-line | 10:00am-5:30pm EST |
Day 2 |
Zoom Video Conference: On-line |
10:00am-5:30pm EST |
Table 2: Dates of Training Sessions
MONTH |
DAY 1 (Zoom Video Conference) |
DAY 2 (Zoom Video Conference) |
May |
May 15, 2020 |
May 22, 2020 |
August |
August 14, 2020 |
August 21, 2020 |
October - November |
October 30, 2020 |
November 6, 2020 |
Customized Training
Customized training for agencies who are seeking to enhance care for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Training includes:
- Needs assessment
- Best Practice in Dementia Workshop (PDF)
- Strategies for sustainability
For details on our customized training and workshops, please contact Catherine Piersol, director of Jefferson Elder Care.