Elder Life Care Advocate Certification Course

Become a Certified Elder Life Care Advocate and gain the specialized skills necessary to work with Elder Law Attorneys or Estate Planners to develop and coordinate an integrated Life Care Plan. This competency-based credential helps you stand out and advance your career in elder life care advocacy

Course Structure and Objectives

This course is comprised of four fully online self-paced modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews.

The course is designed to be completed in 30 contact hours, and the learning objectives are as follows:

  • Explain the Concept of Coordinated Elder Life Care, Client Assessment & Transitions in Care
  • Describe Ethical, Legal & Financial Issues in Elder Care Service Delivery
  • Illustrate the Process for Developing Care Plan Interventions, Responding to Emergencies & Using Technology for Care Monitoring
  • Analyze the Role & Function of a Life Care Advocate in an Elder Law Firm 

Course Outline & Topics

 Module 1:
Overview of Elder Life Care Advocacy & Client Assessment

  •  What is Elder Life Care Advocacy & Coordination
  •  Role & Function of Elder Life Care Advocate in Elder Law Firms
  • Steps in the Care Planning Process
  •  Conducting a Psychosocial Assessment
  •  Conducting a Functional Assessment
  •  Conducting an Environmental Assessment
  •  Conducting an Economic and Legal Assessment

Module 2:
Ethical, Legal, and Financial Issues in Elder Life Care

  • Legal Issues Affecting Senior Citizens
  •  Elder Law, Estate, and Life Care Planning

Module 3:
Developing the Life Care Plan & Elder Care Advocacy

  • Home Safety Modifications & Managing Transitions to Higher Level of Care
  •  Using Assessments to Develop Interventions & Write the Life Care Plan
  •  Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Planning / Response 
  •  Care Plan Monitoring & Effective Use of Technology

Module 4:
Working as a Life Care Advocate in an Elder Law Firm 

  • Client Intake 
  • Financial Planning
  • Care Planning
  • Care Coordination Support

Elder Life Advocate Certification Course

This course is comprised of four fully online self-paced modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews.

The course is designed to be completed in 40 contact hours.

Course Faculty
Kenneth R. Nanni, PH.D., CPGCM

Kenneth R. Nanni, Ph.D., CPGCM is the overall Faculty Director for the program and is assisted by Affiliate Faculty who are experienced educators and professionals that are passionate about their field and committed to providing the best possible education to our students. We carefully select our faculty members based on their expertise, teaching experience, and dedication to their craft. Our faculty members are not only experts in their fields but also caring mentors who provide personalized guidance to our students.  
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