Become a Class Leader
Start facilitating Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes in your community. PTC, owned and managed by Iowa State University Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach, is a train-the-facilitator program with a detailed, scripted curriculum that pairs with the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workbook. If you would like to offer the 6-week class for caregivers in your community, you must become a licensed PTC Class Leader. See the “Find a Class Leader” tab on the previous page to find a class in Washington.
This six-week class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one – and yourself.
What is needed to become a Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class Leader?
• Group facilitation skills
• A sponsoring organization
• Experience working with family caregivers
• A co-leader with whom to teach the 6-week caregiver class. Don’t have someone to teach with? We can help you find someone.
• Agree to the Class Leader Agreement policies.
What is the time commitment for Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class Leader Training?
• The in-person Class Leader training is two full days plus travel time.
• The virtual Class Leader training is five consecutive days with 3-hour sessions.
• Within 12 months after training completion, PTC Class Leaders must teach two caregiver class series.
o For example: If you are trained in September 2025, you have until September 2026 to conduct two caregiver class series.
What are some ways sponsoring organizations can support a PTC Class Leader?
• Sponsor staff time and travel expenses to attend the PTC Class Leader training.
• Provide staff time to co-lead the PTC caregiver classes. Provide administrative support such as marketing of the classes, class registration, and purchasing eBook licenses of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workbook.
• Provide space or virtual platform for the classes.
What is included in the cost of Class Leader Training?
• Scripted curriculum
• Video and audio resources,
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workbook, companion guide to the class
• Class Leader license fee
• Networking connections with other licensed Class Leaders
• Intensive and interactive training provided by a team of certified Master Trainers.
What does the training cost?
The cost of a leader training varies depending on the level of support from a local sponsor location and their actual costs. Organizations may only charge trainees for cost recovery. The cost of training includes the Class Leader license fee, all materials, and the time of the trainers. If you’re interested in a specific training, email or call the Event Organizer contact for registration and with any questions.
Who do I contact with questions?
Please contact GoldsenInstitute@uw.edu for any questions or for assistance with any and all concerns.