The free-of-charge on-line continuing education course administered by NASW is funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation through an unrestricted grant to The New York Academy of Medicine's Social Work Leadership Institute and focuses on competency-based social work practice when working with older adults. The course caters to field instructors, students, and NASW members in general practice.

The curriculum is designed by NASW and the New York Academy of Medicine staff, with experts in the field of social work and aging advising on content. The course is formatted similarly to NASW's existing on-line courses, "Understanding Cancer: The Social Worker's Role" and "Understanding End of Life Care: The Social Worker's Role," both of which have been quite successful.

It will allow social workers a chance to earn 2.0 continuing education units at their convenience. The content will include: the basics of aging and the population affected; common considerations and experiences in the aging continuum; social work competencies and practice information; and national resources.

For more information regarding the on-line course "Understanding Aging: The Social Worker's Role" visit the online course website by clicking here.