IPS0091 - Protective Services Enrichment: Addressing the Scam Phenomenon in Protective Services
Course Description
Scams do not discriminate. Anyone can fall victim to a scam given the right conditions. It is essential for protective services workers to understand why people succumb to scams and what can be done to address this fast-growing issue.
Course Outline
REGISTRATION
- This course is for older adults protective services (OAPS) and adult protective services (APS) staff and is not available to the public.
- Individual online registration is required for each person.
- There is a limited number of registrations available per training.
DETAILS
To receive Protective Services credit hours, participants are required to:
- Participate in the live training (via Zoom)
- Cameras are required during this training. Cameras are to be on and positioned so the presenters can see the participants' full faces on the screen.
- Certificates will be issued for Protective Services enrichment hours after the course concludes.
- Partial certificates for missing any portion are not available.
DATES, COURSE NUMBERS, FORMAT, AND LOCATION
- Register for one date below. Individual registration is required.
| DATES | COURSE NUMBER | FORMAT |
| Tu. April 02, 2024 | IPS0091-001 | Zoom, live classroom |
| Tu. May 21, 2024 | IPS0091-002 | Zoom, live classroom |
| Wed. May 29, 2024 | IPS0091-003 | Zoom, live classroom |
The Zoom Waiting Room will open 30 minutes before the start of training.
*Participants should log in early to ensure Wi-Fi connectivity and for attendance.
SCHEDULE
- *8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Log into the Zoom waiting room for attendance
- 9:00 AM: Training Starts Promptly
- 4:00 PM Training ends
- Short breaks will be provided approximately every hour
- Lunch break will be one hour
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will have the ability to:
- Recognize the characteristics of popular scams.
- Explain the common tactics used by scammers.
- Describe the psychology behind why people fall victim to scams.
- Apply the information learned to make determinations on incapacity and imminent risk in protective services cases involving scams.
- Describe practical interviewing techniques to use with victims of scams.
Notes
SOCIAL WORK CONTINUING EDUCATION (optional)
This training has been approved for 6 continuing education hours by Temple University Harrisburg. Temple University Harrisburg is a pre-approved provider of continuing education by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. These credit hours satisfy the requirements for LSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC biennial license renewal.
- The Social Work Continuing Education fee is $20.00. See below for the online payment link.
To obtain Social Work CE Credit, please complete the following items:
- Pay the Continuing Education Fee online by clicking here. (if not already completed at check out)
- Attend the entire course.
- Complete the online request form by clicking here.
- Complete the Course Evaluation after attending
- First and last names will need to be included in the evaluation.
- The evaluation will be sent via email after the training concludes.
