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The Institute on Protective Services at Temple University Harrisburg provides education and consultation to human service and law enforcement professionals on identifying, investigating and resolving cases of elder abuse and victimization of vulnerable adults. The Institute is supported through funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Register Now for PDA Protective Services Trainings

Note: These courses are private and only available to current PDA Protective Services staff.

The courses listed on this page represent the trainings that are open for enrollment. As new courses are added and opened, they will appear on this page. Courses that are not open or are full will not show up here.

If you have questions about PDA Protective Services Trainings, please email Pamela Vierra at pamela.vierra@temple.edu


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Our Mission

To prevent, respond and when necessary, obtain justice for victimized elders and other vulnerable adults. See all the Older Adults Protective Service and Adult Protective Service Trainings listed on this site. These trainings are only open to PDA Protective Services APS and OAPS staff and are not open to the public.


New Training Courses

We are always working on new trainings. Please check back often.

PDA Protective Services Trainings offered by Temple University:

Basic Training - offered 10 times per year (Required by all staff prior to conducting protective services)

Enrichment - offered in Spring and Fall (Required annually - 6 hours per calendar year)

Five Year Refresher - offered in late Summer and early Fall (Required course for all protective services staff (full-time, back-up/on call, supervisors) every 5th year after their Basic Training. This course does NOT count towards annual enrichment training hours).

Supervisor Training - offered one time per year, date TBD (Requirements Vary, please check with your PDA Specialist).


New Training Courses

New Training Courses

We are always working on new trainings. Please check back often.

Contact Information
Email Address: pamela.vierra@temple.edu
Telephone Number: (717) 221-1695
Program Office Address: 234 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

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  • pamela.vierra@temple.edu

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