The Living In Place Institute (LIPI) is pleased to announce two companion education programs to their widely recognized Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) certification program. The first is the Home & Accessibility Trade Specialist (HATS) program which focuses on trade professionals who install designs specified by CLIPP graduates and products supplied by LIPA graduates. The second is the Living In Place Associate (LIPA) program designed to train professionals who provide products and/or supply and support services.
Additionally, the just introduced Living In Place Preferred Industry Partner program provides manufacturers, associations and other organizations an opportunity to partner with the Living In Place Institute and demonstrate their support of the Institute’s educational mission and commitment to make all homes accessible, comfortable and safe.
Home & Accessibility Trade Specialist (HATS) Training Program
HATS is a professional credential demonstrating proof of gained knowledge. These highly qualified trade experts are valuable partners and support both CLIPP and LIPA team members. HATS ensure that the Living In Place Institute principles are provided and installed on all projects.
“We are very excited to augment our already successful CLIPP certification program with the new HATS credential,” said Louie Delaware and Erik Listou, Living In Place Institute Co–Founders. “In order to fully realize the benefits of the Living In Place movement, or what some call a philosophy, it is vital that the full team – design, construction, supply, medical and now all trade professionals – are aligned on principles and implementation practices. This new industry credential recognizes the valuable services that trade professionals provide in completing the vision to ensure all homes are accessible, comfortable and safe, for all needs and ages.”
The HATS program is presented as on–demand virtual modules of course work and testing, including:
Module 1 – Why all Homes need to be Accessible, Comfortable and Safe – An Introduction to Living In Place
Module 2 – Medical Issues of Life
Module 3 – General Home Safety Guidelines for all Projects
Module 4 – Communication Skills & Body Language
Module 5 – Trade Overview Guidelines for Living In Place
Module 6 – Roles of CLIPP, LIPA and HATS Professionals
Module 7 – Fall Prevention in the Home
