ADvancing States is pleased to announce the release of an updated training course on, “An Introduction to Adult Protective Services”. This training course can be found on ADvancing States IQ, our online learning center.

There has recently been increased national attention on Adult Protective Services (APS) due to significant federal COVID-related investments and the recent APS Notice of Proposed Rule Making (APS NPRM). The APS NPRM is the first federal regulation for APS programs.

This course highlights the core pillars of the APS program. Participants will gain an understanding of APS, the history of these services, and the standard APS practice model. States have played a key role in shaping APS programs. This course will help participants identify state structures for APS programs as well as understand the federal role in supporting the programs. Participants will also learn about training, technical assistance, and other resources for APS programs. Through the course, participants will gain insight into the importance of public awareness of adult maltreatment and the value of person-centeredness in supporting individuals at-risk of and experiencing abuse.

To access the training course, see the Preventing Abuse and Exploitation course category on ADvancing States IQ. This course is offered at no cost. New users to IQ simply need to create an account for themselves.