The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.
This 3-day updated course has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards for twelve (12) Construction Supervisor License continuing education credits covering all mandatory subjects needed to maintain and renew your construction supervisor license.
Attendance at all three days is required to earn the CAPS designation, and to earn the 12 CSL credits.
Three-Day Program includes the following three courses:
Wednesday, /Dec 4: Marketing & Communicating with the Aging-in-Place Client
(CAPS I):This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively market and sell services to the aging-in-place (AIP) market. This course qualifies for: 0.6 AOTA CEUs
Thursday, Dec 5: Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging-in-Place
(CAPS II):This course enables participants to identify common challenges and understand attractive design concepts that create a safe and comfortable environment for clients who want to age in place (AIP) as well as individuals who have a condition that requires home modifications or equipment. This course qualifies for: 6 HSW/LU Hours by AIA, and 0.6 AOTA CEUs
Friday, Dec 6: Details & Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging-in-Place
(CAPS III):This course builds on the CAPS I & II courses (which are prerequisites for this course) by introducing design solution techniques, innovative products and best practices for product installation for CAPS professionals to utilize when creating livable homes in which to Age-In-Place. Participants will engage in hands-on activities from real case studies to apply material learned in all CAPS courses. This course qualifies for: 6 AIA/CES LU
Who should take the Workshop?
Builders, remodelers, vendors, manufacturers, architects, designers, real estate professionals, health industry professionals, government personnel and the academic community will all benefit.
Why should I take this Workshop?
By obtaining a designation, you will distinguish yourself from others in your field. A designation can help you gain recognition as an industry leader and call attention to yourself in a crowded marketplace. Health professionals can add additional knowledge and service for the older clients, and patients who require home modifications, and to their families as well.
Attendance at all three days is required to earn the CAPS designation.
Attendance at all three days is required to earn 12 CSL continuing edu credits.
You must pass a test to earn the CAPS designation.
CAPS Graduation, Renewal, and Continuing Education require additional fees.
These CAPS Certification Courses will be taught by:
Jane Marie O'Connor, MIRM, CAASH, CAPS, CSP, CMP
CPDF Analyst, CPB Analyst
NAHB Approved Instructor
National Trustee, NAHB 55+ Housing Industry Council
Chairperson, MA 55+ Housing Industry Council
55 Plus, LLC
4 Plainfield Road, Hawley, MA 01339
Office: 413.339.5552
www.55Plusmarketing.com
jane@55PlusMarketing.com
Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 Friday Dec 6, 2019
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5
Friday, December 6
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
Sandy Neck Conference Room
5 Patti Page Way
Centerville, MA. 02632
Members: $250 per day; $750 for all 3 days
Non-Members: $350 per day; $1,050 for all 3 days
· Must be paid in full by November 20th
· Cancellation date: Nov 4—90% refund; Nov 18-50% refund, no refund after Nov 27.
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