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Become a Class Leader

Start leading PTC classes in your community. PTC is a train-the-facilitator  program with a detailed, scripted curriculum that builds on The Caregiver Helpbook. If you would like to offer the 6-week class for caregivers in your community, you must become a licensed PTC Class Leader.

Licensed Class Leaders are fully prepared to team-teach Powerful Tools for Caregivers to groups of 8 – 15 family caregivers.  The PTC class curriculum is currently available in English, French, Korean, and Spanish.  The class is delivered either in-person or virtually.

“It never ceases to amaze me how transforming this course is – the dramatic change in the demeanor of the participants from the first to the sixth class.”

-PTC Class Leader from CA

What is needed to become a Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class Leader?

  • Group facilitation skills
  • A sponsoring organization
  • Experience working with family caregivers
  • A co-leader with whom to teach the 6-week caregiver class. Don’t have someone to teach with? We can help you find someone.
  • Agree to the terms outlined in the Class Leader Certification Agreement form.  Class Leader Agreement policies here.

What is the time commitment for Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class Leader Training?

  • The in-person Class Leader training is two full days plus travel time.
  • The virtual Class Leader training is five days with 3-hour  sessions.
  • Within a year after training completion, PTC Class Leaders must teach two caregiver class series.

What are some ways sponsoring organizations can support a PTC Class Leader?

  • Sponsor staff time and travel expenses to attend the PTC Class Leader training.
  • Provide staff time to co-lead the PTC caregiver classes. Provide administrative support such as marketing of the classes, class registration, and purchasing copies of The Caregiver Helpbook.
  • Provide space or virtual platform for the classes.

What does the training program include?

  • Scripted curriculum
  • Video and audio resources,
  • The Caregiver Helpbook, companion book to the class
  • Fee: $200
  • Networking connections with other licensed Class Leaders
  • Intensive and interactive training provided by a team of certified Master Trainers.

What does the training cost?

The cost of a leader training varies depending on the level of support from a local sponsor location and their actual costs. Organizations may only charge trainees for cost recovery. Email or call the registration contact on the training schedule.

“I am a retired Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with 50 years in health care and I have learned that the training and resultant change which caregivers experience through Powerful Tools far exceeds any caregiver training which I have participated in over the years.”

-PTC Class Leader from PA

Class Leader Training Schedule

  • More than 50 Class Leader trainings each year occur throughout the year around the country. This schedule is updated regularly.  Check the training schedule here or email the national PTC office at [email protected]
  • Another option is to arrange to have PTC send Master Trainers to your area to train 8-16 class leaders.
  • Training cost varies depending on the level of support from local training sponsor organization.

Master Trainers: If you scheduled a training, please fill out the Class Leader Training Confirmation Form (LINK ) to notify the national PTC headquarters. After your Class Leader Training is complete, sign into your account and pay the Class Leader fees here. See additional details for Master Trainers here.

If you plan to teach Powerful Tools for Caregivers in a country outside the United States or in another language, contact the PTC office.

Jan
30

PTC Class Leader Training – Virtual (3:30pm ET, January 30th)

Type: Virtual

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Feb
20

PTC Class Leader Training-Virtual (9am CST, February 20th)

Type: Virtual

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Feb
27

PTC Class Leader Training – Virtual (1pm EST, February 27th)

Type: Virtual

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Apr
12

PTC Class Leader Training In-Person- (9am-4:30pm CST)

Location: Urbandale, Iowa

Type: In-person

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Apr
19

PTC Class Leader Training – In-person (April 19th, 9am CST, Edina, MN)

Location: Edina, Minnesota

Type: In-person

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May
15

PTC Class Leader Training Virtual- (9am-12pm CST)

Type: Virtual

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Jun
12

PTC Class Leader Training – Virtual (1pm EST, June 12th)

Type: Virtual

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Jul
17

PTC Class Leader Training – Virtual (1pm EST, July 17th)

Type: Virtual

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Sep
18

PTC Class Leader Training – Virtual (1pm EST, September 18th)

Type: Virtual

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Sep
20

PTC Class Leader Training – In-person (9am-4:30pm)

Location: Boone, Iowa

Type: In-person

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Sep
27

PTC Class Leader Training – In-person (September 27th, 8am CST, Stevens Point, Wisconsin)

Location: Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Type: In-person

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Oct
16

PTC Class Leader Training Virtual – (9am-12pm CST)

Type: Virtual

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Dec
4

PTC Class Leader Training – Virtual (1pm EST, December 4th)

Type: Virtual

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Dec
11

PTC Class Leader Training Virtual – (1pm CST)

Type: Virtual

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101 MacKay Hall, 2302 Osborn Drive
Ames, Iowa 50011-1078

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