ADRC Certificate – Course Details

Course 1: Core Issues in Aging and Disability Learning Objectives

• Discuss the basic issues related to disability and aging.
• Describe the ways in which an individual’s cultural, ethnic, or religious background, sexual orientation, or gender identity can influence the experiences of aging and living with a disability.
• Describe the philosophy of consumer choice.
• Define functional capacity in terms of activities of living.
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources and programs that support older adults and persons with disabilities.

Course 2: A Guide to the Aging and Disability Networks Learning Objectives

• Identify key federal, state, and local resources available to older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families.
• Explain how eligibility and accessibility impact the use of federal, state and local programs.
• Discuss methods for identifying and accessing resources for older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families.
• Define key terminology in understanding and navigating the aging and disability networks.

Course 3: Assessment of Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities Learning Objectives

• Describe your role in the assessment process
• Explain how the assessment process supports choice, self-determination, and participation.
• Identify the legal and ethical considerations during assessment.
• Explain the role of the consumer as partner in assessment.
• Consider the diversity of consumers using cultural humility.

Course 4: Mental Health Training in Options Counseling Learning Objectives

• Recognize the diverse language used to describe mental health and define specific terms related to mental health challenges.
• Explain the role of options counseling in supporting consumer’s choice, self-determination, and participation.
• Describe the importance of options counselor self-reflection.
• Identify the different perspectives on mental health.
• Summarize the importance of communication skills in interacting with consumers, families, and caregivers.

Course 5: Understanding Consumer Control, Person-Centered Planning, and Self-Direction Learning Objectives

• Describe your role as it pertains to consumer direction.
• Summarize the history of the Independent Living Movement.
• Describe the history of aging and disability policy.
• Explain how your work is consumer controlled.
• Identify decision-making tools to use with consumers.

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