National Learning Academy

The National Learning Academy offers targeted courses to provide the deep understanding and practical applications you need to effectively help people with disabilities reach their vocational goals. 

Courses run quarterly and take about 5 hours to complete. These courses are asynchronous, so you complete them on your own time, and they all come with a certificate and continuing education units. Click on the registration button for more information.

Working with Special Populations

Acquired Brain Injury

5 hours, 6 CRCs, .5 CEs, 5 PGPs

Available December 1-31, 2024

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of acquired brain injuries, including their causes, prevalence, and effective strategies for accommodating functional limitations in educational and workplace settings. 

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Autism: Transitioning to Adult Life

5 hours, 6 CRCs, .5 CEs, 5 PGPs

Available December 1-31, 2024

In this course, we describe how an autistic individual can successfully transition from high school to a fulfilling adult life. We review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and explore a variety of cultural perspectives, stigmas, and biases. Our primary focus is on the transition process and how to assist autistic individuals through career decision-making and training toward quality employment. 

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Formerly Incarcerated Individuals and Employment

5 hours, 5 CRCs, .5 CEs, 5 PGPs

Available December 1-31, 2024

In this course, we address how to assist individuals with disabilities who have been involved with the criminal justice system while addressing the challenges inherent for most, if not all, people released from prison.

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Substance Use Disorders

4 hours, 4 CRCs, .5 CEs, 4 PGPs

Available December 1-31, 2024

This course describes commonly misused substances and their specific effects on the brain and other body organs as well as their impact on society. We discuss current best practices for treatment.

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Trauma-Informed Care

4 hours, 4 CRCs, .5 CEs, 4 PGPs

Available December 1-31, 2024

This course identifies the basic elements of trauma-informed care and how it impacts success. We define trauma and trauma-informed care and review the history of trauma-informed care. We review best practices, cultural considerations, and explore why caregiver wellness is important.

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Why enroll?

With instruction from the National Learning Academy, you’ll acquire the deep understanding and practical applications needed to help people with disabilities reach their vocational goals.  

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