The Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER) is committed to strengthening the workforce that provides home and community-based support and services to older adults and people with disabilities through developing innovative, competency-based, practice-informed online training. CADER has trained more than 50,000 practitioners and provided online training in the area of aging to more than 450 community-based agencies and state organizations nationwide.

CADER offers evidence-based training programs that are designed to build the practice skills of your health and human services workforce and create a true learning organization. 

• The Best in Online Learning. Developed by experts in online learning and in the fields of aging and disability at Boston University, a nationally recognized center of excellence in aging and disability, teaching, and research.
• The Right Level for You. Whether you are new to the field or have 20 years of experience and advanced degrees, our courses offer a convenient way to keep up-to-date on new skills and advances in the field. 
• Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding. You’ll gain skills, knowledge, and understanding in the core competencies needed in the growing field of aging and disability. Our courses are stimulating and user-friendly, with interactive, ADA-compliant features, videos, and continually updated resources. 
• Relevance for Effective Practice. Keep up with the latest developments in care management, behavioral health, person-centered practice, legal and ethical issues, and integration of care for older adults and people with disabilities through Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC).  
• Accessible and Affordable. Our high-quality courses are cost-effective and available anywhere and any time—at your desk, at home, or at the office. Certificates and CE credits are available. 

More News from CADER

Evaluation Report

Massachusetts EOEA Certificate Training Initiative – Full Report (2024)

This evaluation report presents findings from a training initiative completed in partnership with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA). For the training initiative, 136 leaners completed the Behavioral Health in Aging certificate program and 190 learners completed the Person-Centered Case Management certificate program. Learners gained key skills that they will apply in their job roles. The training helped learners feel more confident in their ability to provide better informed and culturally competent care.

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Conference Presentation

The Use of Micro-Credentials in Other Disciplines: Examples From the Field (GSA 2024)

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, there is a growing demand for micro-credentials, which offer a concise learning experience leading to skill development. In this presentation, Dr. Bronwyn Keefe described how CADER training meets this demand in the aging field.

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