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Caregiver Training

Caregiver Training

Are you a caregiver looking to expand your knowledge on medical or mental health topics?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) and Geriatric Extended Care (GEC) Program are proud to offer specialized training resources designed to empower caregivers like you.

Online Education Modules (PDF)

We are pleased to offer a collection of free online education modules, developed in collaboration with the University of Louisville. These modules are designed to support caregivers with valuable knowledge and tools. To learn more please see below.

What’s Available?

Through these learning opportunities, you can access a wide range of training modules tailored to enhance your understanding and skills in key areas that include:

  • Caregiving 101
  • How to Navigate VA Benefits
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Assessing, Preventing, and Treating Substance Use
  • How to Reduce Stress and Burnout

These courses are designed to provide caregivers with crucial insights into Veteran/military care, caregiving practices, and support for older adults. Training opportunities are more than just lessons, they’re a gateway to empowering your caregiving journey. By increasing your access to expert-led resources, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and tools to better support the Veteran in your care.


Online Education Resources



PsychArmor Institute’s School for Military Veteran Caregivers and Families - (free self-paced courses) 

PsychArmor Institute’s School for Military Veteran Caregivers and Families* , PsychArmor Institute is a nonprofit that provides FREE education and support to all Americans who work with, live with or care for Servicemembers, Veterans and their families. You can find over a dozen free, on-demand, self-paced, web-based courses by visiting the caregivers and families section of the PsychArmor Web site: https://psycharmor.org/caregivers/* 

The VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) has partnered with PsychArmor Institute to develop web-based courses using CSL Telephone Education Groups scripts.

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