VA Caregiver Support Program

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.

Through our partnership with the Public Health Foundation, we provide access to VHA TRAIN (Veterans Health Administration’s Training Finder Real-time Affiliate-Integrated Network). This free online platform offers an extensive catalog of VA-approved public health learning products, covering a wide range of Veteran health topics. Explore the available training options to find the ones that best meet your needs by clicking here .

We’re also 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 and access these courses, click here.

Through these two 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.

return to top