ONLINE CEU COURSE
An Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology
Gain a solid foundation in behavioral gerontology and discover how behavior analysis can improve the lives of older adults. You’ll explore the history of the field, where behavioral gerontologists work, and the unique needs of aging populations. You'll learn effective strategies to reduce disengagement, address prompt dependency, and maintain meaningful behaviors. You’ll also get insights into common behavioral challenges in older adults and key considerations for behavior analysts working in this space. Whether you're new to the field or looking to specialize, this course will equip you with practical tools to make a real impact.
Develop your knowledge of Behavioral Gerontology
This course is the perfect first step to learning the foundational knowledge related to ABA with older adults
Complete at your own pace in bite-size videos online
Everything is completed online in short videos to keep your attention and break up learning.
Earn CEUs
As an ACE provider, this course from Enrich Behavioral Gerontology will provide you with 2 BACB Learning CEUs.
About the course
This comprehensive course will introduce you to the field of behavioral gerontology, providing you with the knowledge to begin your journey supporting aging individuals effectively.
You'll start by exploring the history and development of behavioral gerontology, gaining insights into how the field was developed and the focus of behavioral gerontology research.
You'll learn about the diverse populations and settings where behavioral gerontologists work, from assisted living facilities to private homes and clinical settings.
One of the biggest concerns in aging populations is disengagement—when individuals spend the majority of their day doing nothing. In this course, you’ll understand why reducing disengagement is critical and learn practical techniques, including the check-in procedure, to help older adults stay active and engaged.
Many older adults struggle with prompt dependency, where the environmental contingencies mean that they come to rely too heavily on external cues to complete everyday tasks. You'll uncover the contingencies that lead to this behavior and learn about the behavioral research to promote greater independence.
Maintaining established behaviors is crucial for older adults, and in this course, you’ll explore why behavioral maintenance is a socially valid goal. Additionally, you’ll gain an understanding of the common topographies of challenging behaviors in older adults and look at an example of reducing problem behavior using behavior-analytic principles.
The course will also introduce other key considerations for behavior analysts working in gerontology, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of best practices in the field.
Whether you're a behavior analyst working with other populations, a student in behavior analysis looking to expand your learning, or simply passionate about improving the lives of older adults, this course will equip you with the knowledge and information to take your first steps into behavioral gerontology.
What others are saying...
Kayla
"I thought the course was fantastic - you touched on so many great things when working with adults and I was able to take some great notes. I loved you talking about clients as I think that really reminds people that we are talking about "real" people and issues that they are facing."
Olivia
"Very insightful. Loved to hear about your background and how you ended up studying behavioural gerontology. It’s clear you have a very strong passion for PLWD."
Person 3
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About your Instructor
Dr. Zoe Lucock is a behavioral gerontologist dedicated to integrating behavior-analytic services into mainstream older adult care. With a passion for enriching the lives of older adults, she has published research in journals such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice.
As Chair of the ABAI Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group, Dr. Lucock has led the development of webinars and resources to expand the field’s reach. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences such as ABAI and EABG, presenting on dementia, learning disabilities and dementia, and ethical issues in behavioral gerontology.
With a Ph.D. in behavioral gerontology and experience founding the UK’s first behavioral gerontology service provision, Dr. Lucock brings a wealth of research and clinical expertise. She is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy showing excellence in teaching in higher education and has taught students in behavior analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Her passion project, Enrich Behavioral Gerontology, allows her to share this knowledge with others who want to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
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Get the Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology Course
$40
- 2 CEUs upon completion
- Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology Course
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$120$100
- 6 CEUs upon completion
- Introduction to Behavioral Gerontology course
- A Behavioral Approach to Understanding Dementia Course
- Managing Common Behavioral Challenges by Adults with Dementia Course
- Case Study: Teaching an 81-Year-Old to Use Subtle Prompts to Increase Showering by His Spouse With Dementia Course
Got questions?
BCBAs/BCaBAs/RBTs/UKBA(Cert)s who work with other populations e.g., people with ASD or IDD but who are interested in a behavioral approach to working with older adults.
You have 90 days from purchasing the course to complete it. This is a limited hold schedule to ensure you complete it!
Yes! Enrich Behavioral Gerontology is a BACB authorised ACE provider, and this course is worth 2 BCBA learning CEUs.
When you have completed the course, you will receive an email with your certificate attached. Remember to enter your BACB ID number when you sign up!
These CEUs are also suitable for renewing your UKSBA membership.
I estimate that the course will take roughly two hours to complete from start to finish including completing the quizzes to test your understanding.
Definitely! You don't need to be certified to want to learn more about ABA with older adults. Many masters degrees in ABA don't have any content about this niche area, so seeking out additional learning beyond the course curriculum is a great way to develop your skills as a behavior analyst.
Absolutely! Our course is available to anyone in the world and we don't think it would be right to restrict access. The content is suitable for Behavior Analysts interested in behavioral gerontology no matter where you live and work. I try to use American spellings wherever possible but as a British Behavior Analysts, I do sometimes forget and slip into British English spellings :)
All courses are paid for via PayPal, crediit card (Stripe) or Apple Pay so you have peace of mind that your details are protected.
Some prior knowledge of ABA is assumed - I will use terms like reinforcement, stimulus control, and MOs without definition. No prior knowledge of work with older adults is needed to enjoy the course!