This is an ON-DEMAND online course that you can take in your own time. You will be able to begin the course once you purchase it, and you may complete it at your own pace. Go to the “Curriculum” tab of the course to begin.
This 4-hour Supporting Older Adults Remotely (SOAR) Certification is an advanced certificate on older adults and digital technologies in the context of digital peer support. This certification includes dyadic training on: Technologies for Older Adults; How to Access Technology; Learning How to Use Technology; Creating a Welcoming Digital Space for Older Adults; Normal Aging and Technology; The Role of Family and Caregivers in Technology; Recognizing Signs of Abuse and Neglect; What You Can Do To Address Abuse; Scams Directed Towards Older Adults; Depression in Older Adults; Impact of Loneliness and Health; Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation.
This certification includes a knowledge test. We require an 80% to pass this multiple-choice test.
