Core Curriculum
Training modules are available nationally for all APS organizations to use to advance workforce skills and knowledge. Comprehensive training packets are accessible at no cost for states and counties to utilize in their training efforts. Training modules include scripted trainer and trainee materials, with skill-based learning activities, handouts, evaluation material and PowerPoint Presentations. Each module includes an executive summary to support supervisors in assisting staff with transfer of learning skills in the work environment.
Each core competency module’s training materials are located on the website of the agency that was responsible for its development. Click on the course title to download the training materials from that website.
CALIFORNIA APS CORE COMPETENCIES TRAINING MODULES
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| Course Title | Target Date Availability | Type of Training |
| Understanding APS | ||
| APS Overview |
Available |
e-learning |
| APS Values and Ethics | Available | Instructor led |
| Agency Standards: California Regulations for APS | Available | e-learning |
| Collaboration and Resources | Fall 2012 | Instructor led |
| Basic Skills | ||
| Initial Investigation: Taking the First Steps |
Available | Instructor led |
| Professional Communication Skills | Available | Instructor led |
| APS Case Documentation and Report Writing | Available | Instructor led |
| Case Closure | Fall 2012 | Instructor led |
| Issues in Aging, Health and Behavioral Health | ||
| The Aging Process |
Available | e-learning |
| Physical/ Developmental Disabilities | Fall 2012 | e-learning |
| Mental Health Issues | Fall 2012 | e-learning |
| Substance Abuse | Fall 2012 | e-learning |
| Understanding Issues of Abuse | ||
| Dynamics of Abusive Relationships |
Available |
Instructor led |
| Self-Neglect | Available | Instructor led |
| Caregiver or Perpetrator Neglect | Available | Instructor led |
| Physical Abuse | Fall 2012 | Instructor led |
| Sexual Abuse | Fall 2012 | Instructor led |
| Financial Exploitation | Available | Instructor led |
| Finacial Exploitation - topic specific e-learning mini-modules | ||
| Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud | Available | e-learning |
| Power of Attorney Abuses | Available | e-learning |
| Deed Theft and Foreclosure Rescue Scams | Available | e-learning |
| Undue Influence | Available | e-learning |
| Living Trust and Annuities Scams | Available | e-learning |
| Reverse Mortgage Abuse | Available | e-learning |
| Investigating Abuse: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives | ||
| Investigation: Client Capacity |
Fall 2011 |
Instructor led |
| Investigation: Risk Assessment | Fall 2012 | Instructor led |
| Legal Issues and Law Enforcement | Fall 2012 | Instructor led |
| Case Planning | ||
| Voluntary Case Planning and Intervention Process |
Fall 2012 | Instructor led |
| Involuntary Case Planning and Intervention Process | Available | Instructor led |