Training Options - updated April 6, 2006

Initial Training Course Description

Successful completion of the initial BPAO/P&A training program is required for all BPAO and PABSS project staff who will be providing direct service to SSA beneficiaries and recipients. Prior to providing direct BPAO/P&A services, individuals must attend and successfully complete all components of the training program to earn a certificate of completion.

This initial training course will consist of 3 components:

• 3-day, face-to-face training session. Using the national BPAO curriculum, this interactive training course will begin with participants attending a 3 day intense face-to-face onsite session that addresses the Social Security Disability Benefit programs and related health insurance and work incentive provisions;
• Practical Applications online session. Immediately upon completion of the 3 day face-to-face component, participants will begin an online component which will focus on a framework and strategies for the delivery of benefits planning and assistance services. Participants will have 30 days to complete the online component of the initial training course;
• Written field assignment. After completion of the face-to-face component participants will be given a field assignment which they must complete within 30 days.

Initial Training Course Agenda

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2005 - 2006 Initial Training Course Schedule

Region	3-day Session Date & Location	Practical Applications Online Session
9	July 18 – 20, 2006 -- Phoenix, Arizona Register Online  |  Hotel Information	7/24/06–8/18/06