Events

Training Updates:

Staying engaged and informed is extremely important, and we connect everyone in our industry to the tools and resources they need to succeed. Every year we host a Conference & Expo in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada.

We look forward to planning and seeing everyone at the annual Conference and Expo’s in 2025. These events will offer updates in the housing industry, legislative changes, latest training topics, Vendor Expos, and more.

Check back for updates. Click here to download our 2025 Training Calendar. If you have questions or need more information, email training@ahma-psw.org or call our team at 866.698.AHMA (2462).


 

Webinar: Mental Health 101

  • March 11, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am
The purpose of this training session is to provide a basic overview and prevalence of the 5 common mental health disorders experienced by older adults. This interactive and didactic presentation will help housing providers identify behaviors associated with untreated mental health conditions. The presentation will include exploring case study scenarios and provide strategies for addressing behavioral issues related to untreated mental health disorders.
After successfully completing this training session, participants will be able to:
      1. Increase their awareness regarding the prevalence of mental health disorders among older adults.
      2. Recognize the 5 common mental health disorders.
      3. Enhance their knowledge of behaviors associated with untreated mental health conditions.
      4. Engage in case studies and explore strategies for addressing behavioral challenges.
      5. Identify National and local mental health resources.

Presented by Ruben Rivera-Jackman

Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

2-Day FHC (Virtual)

  • March 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

The requirements set forth in the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 regulations are enormously complex and far-reaching. NAHMA’s Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) course trains managers to understand these complex regulations and provides clear instructions on fair housing laws. The comprehensive, practical training manual for this course includes ready-to-use documents and forms to conduct a Section 504 Self-Evaluation and sample Transition Plan.

The course teaches a step-by-step approach to determining the administrative and financial feasibility of making units accessible. Not only does NAHMA’s Fair Housing course cover the application process, which includes screening, accepting, and rejecting applicants, it also presents instruction on developing company-wide policies and procedures. The Fair Housing Compliance is a required course for NAHMA’s NAHP certification program. All participants who successfully complete the course will receive an FHC certificate.

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

The class will be taught in two 4-hour Interactive Zoom meeting training sessions over two consecutive days. The dates and times are as follows: March 13th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm PST & March 14th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm PST, and a take home two (2) hour certification exam that must be taken within 2 weeks of completing the course.

Each participant will receive the Zoom meeting credentials and an electronic copy of the NAHMA Fair Housing manual via email two (2) business days prior to the course. You will use this manual during the two (2) training sessions.

Presented by Angela Cisneros

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

REAC / NSPIRE Training

  • March 19, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

This in-person training will include a condensed overview of the NPSIRE inspection process, detailed scoring explanations, how NSPIRE differs from REAC-UPCS, high-scoring deficiency discussion, and how to successfully prepare for a NSPIRE inspection.

Training will include:

  • NSPIRE overview, final rules, scoring and differences between NSPIRE and UPCS
  • Electrical deficiencies
  • Fire safety deficiencies and how to successfully prepare for your HUD-NSPIRE inspection

Presented by Kathi Markan, Constructive Forensics

Registration will open at 8:00 am.

Lunch will be provided.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

Webinar: Coping with Pet Loss: Providing Support for the Resident and Entire Housing Community

  • March 20, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Pets often fill an important emotional and social role, particularly for seniors who live alone or may not have regular visitors. Losing a pet can feel like losing a close family member or friend. For many seniors, pets provide companionship, purpose, and emotional stability, so losing a pet can profoundly affect their well-being.  Understanding the impact of pet loss on seniors is essential for providing compassionate support, especially in senior housing communities.

This training session will provide senior housing professionals with information, guidance and support when addressing grief associated with the loss of a pet with the residents and the entire housing community.

After successfully completion of this training session, participants will:

  1. Understand the impact of pet loss on older adults.
  2. Recognize the key signs of grief and depression in older adults following the loss of a pet.
  3. Explore tips and strategies for supporting older adults individually after the loss of a pet.
  4. Address barriers to getting a new pet.
  5. Identify resources that can help older adults cope with the loss of a beloved pet.

Presented by Ruben Rivera-Jackman

Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.

Webinar: Fair Housing for Maintenance

  • April 29, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Kimball, Tirey & St. John’s fair housing training is a course covering both California and federal fair housing laws. It is a must for maintenance personnel, technicians, porters and groundskeepers on residential rental property in California. Some of the key issues include the California and federal protected classes, disability requests relating to parking and assistance animals, maintenance team policies, maintenance requests, standardized response to an emergency and nonemergency, do’s and don’ts in handling the maintenance visit, recognizing & avoiding sexual harassment, record keeping and other Fair Housing guidance.

***Important Fair Housing Certificate Information***

To qualify for a certificate, participants must attend the webinar in its entirety by logging in with their unique link. Attendance will be monitored and verified with the use of KTS’s reporting system.

Meeting Link Details

The meeting link and details will be sent out to registrants in a separate email, no later than 48 hours prior to the training date and a reminder will be emailed an hour before the training course. Please be sure to check your junk mail for any emails from training@ahma-psw.org.

Registration Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy: Payment for course registration is due prior to the scheduled class date. If a registrant is registered within 3 business days of the scheduled training, payment is required to be made via credit card. Send an email to training@ahma-psw.org or call the office at 1.866.698.2462 to make payment by credit card.

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancellation needs to be completed 7 days prior to the scheduled training date by via email to training@ahma-psw.org. You will be charged full registration if cancellation is not made within that stated period.