Caregiver training and classes

Here you will find a list of classes for caregivers from different organizations. Please scroll down to see the list for these topics.

• For family caregivers in general
• Dementia Care
• Developmental Disabilities
• Mental Health
• For paid, professional caregivers

For family caregivers in general

Arizona Caregiver Coalition  888-737-7494 Arizona, statewide

• • Audience: Family members
  • Online or In-Person: Virtual webinars with live speaker; CPR in person
  • Cost: FREE
  • Content: Services and programs for caregivers, resources, self-care.
  • Example: Powerful Tools for Caregivers, CPR and First Aid

Area Agencies on Aging Region One (602) 264-4357 Phoenix AZ, Maricopa County

• • Audience: Family members
  • Online or In-Person: Online
  • Cost: FREE for Maricopa County residents
  • Content: These courses are Free Online Caregiver Training through Trualta. It is self-paced and divided into modules for the convenience of the caregiver.
  • Example: Safety & Injury Prevention.

SEAGO Area Agency on Aging  (520) 432-2528  Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz Counties

• • Audience: Family members
  • Online or In-Person: Online
  • Cost: FREE
  • Content: Courses on caregiver wellness, safety, and personal care through TRUALTA. Additional classes on nutrition, Tai Chi and other topics. For more information contact Karen Enriquez at (520) 432-2528 ext. 221.

WACOG Area Agency on Aging (928) 782-1886 Yuma and Kingman, Mohave / La Paz / Yuma Counties 

• • Audience: Family members
  • Online or In-Person: Online
  • Cost: FREE for residents of Mohave, La Paz, and Kingman Counties
  • Content: Senior Caregiver Programs and resources such as Support Groups are available both online and in person. Every other Wednesday, you will receive a link to a short video (produced by Elaine) designed to help you manage the emotional stress of caregiving. The following week, you will receive an invitation to a one-hour, interactive support group meeting on Zoom. To register for the Virtual Caregiver Conference contact Cat Trobaugh at (928)377-4694 or Email at catt@wacog.com

Ability 360 (602) 256-2245 Arizona statewide

• • Audience: Family members, individuals with a disability
  • Online or In-Person: Online
  • Cost: FREE
  • Content: Programs Training includes Independent Living Skills Training Program. You may also select Events and have access to the main calendar to see what Free Online training is available for each month.

Dementia Care

5. Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 HELPLINE (800)-272-3900 Arizona Statewide, nationwide

• • Audience: Family members and Professional Caregivers
  • Online or In-Person: Online/virtual
  • Cost: FREE
  • Spanish: online information, some programs
  • Content: Providing Support Groups, Dementia Training, Caregiving Training, as well as Professional Development.
  • Examples: Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Communication, Guide to Finances

6. Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Arizona statewide

• • Audience: Family members and Professional Caregivers
  • Online or In-Person: Online/virtual
  • Cost: FREE
  • Spanish: a support group
  • Content: Support Groups, Dementia Training, Caregiving Training, as well as Professional Development.
  • Examples: Dementia Friends training, The Language of Parkinson’s Disease,
  • FM&H Upcoming Series 2023 (1)

Developmental Disabilities

7. Southern AZ Network for Down Syndrome (800)-221-4602

• • Audience: Family members
  • Online or In-Person: Online/virtual
  • Cost: FREE
  • Content: Free Family Caregiver Training such as Aging & Down Syndrome. Also, a Practical Guide for Caregivers, support groups, community events, and new parent packets.

8. Raising Special Kids (602)-242-4366 or (800)-237-3007

• • Audience: Family members
  • Online or In-Person: Online/virtual
  • Cost: FREE
  • Content: Free caregiver education, parent-to-parent support group training, and community events for family caregivers online.
  • Examples: Turning 18-Legal Options, and Positive Behavior Support.

Mental Health

9. National Alliance on Mental Health, Valley of the Sun (480) 994-4407 Maricopa County

• • Audience: Family members
  • Online or In-Person: Online and In-person
  • Cost: FREE
  • Spanish: some programs
  • Content: Free Online and or in-person monthly meetings for caregivers of individuals with a mental illness. In a safe environment family members can talk frankly about their challenges and help one another through their learned wisdom. These meetings are facilitated by trained NAMI members in affiliates across Arizona
  • Example: Family to Family class

For paid, professional caregivers

10. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Arizona, statewide

• • Audience: persons who want to become DCWs, direct care workers, attendant care workers
  • Online or In-Person: both
  • Cost: paid
  • Content: Find a list of approved training providers for the DCW training: Fundamentals of Caregiving, Aging and Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities
  • Find all training materials (English and Spanish): 

11. Arizona Assisted Living Training

• • Audience: Persons who want to become caregivers in assisted living or managers
  • Online or In-Person: both
  • Cost: paid
  • Content: Find a list of approved training programs and also continuing education