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However, there is a shortage of volunteers trained to serve in this role. To address this long-term care need, a pilot program was launched as a collaborative initiative between a university and a state department of aging. The goals of this initiative were to develop a pipeline of certified long-term care ombudsmen, and  \nInnovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 343  \nto enrich undergraduate education by providing hands-on training in issues related to aging, disabilities, long-term care, advocacy, and conflict resolution. A committee of faculty and representatives from the state worked together over the course of nine months to develop a strategy and assess student interest.  \nThis spring, twenty undergraduate students from diverse majors, and two continuing education students enrolled in a special topics course that integrated the ombudsman training curriculum  \n– inclusive of in-field shadowing – with a broader educational foundation in aging and disability studies, long-term care and medical communication. Preliminary findings from pre/post surveys and journal assignments indicate that students are motivated by the idea of empowering vulnerable populations, that they have limited knowledge of long-term care, and that they are interested in developing advocacy skills. Preliminary findings from stakeholder interviews with faculty and state officials show support for the pilot as a model to fill gaps in the long-term care in two ways – directly, by increasing supply of ombudsmen and indirectly, by increasing awareness of aging and disability-related career paths.","cbCairOlWCnfre4E","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairOlWCnfre4E","pdf",667062,"English","# Abstract\n## Pilot partnership goals\n## Course design and student recruitment\n## Preliminary findings and stakeholder support","[{\"question\":\"Why was the ombudsman training pilot program launched?\",\"answer\":\"Long-term care ombudsmen are crucial, but there is a shortage of trained volunteers to serve in this role.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the pilot program’s main goals?\",\"answer\":\"Develop a pipeline of certified long-term care ombudsmen and enrich undergraduate education through hands-on training on aging, disability, advocacy, and conflict resolution.\"},{\"question\":\"What preliminary evidence supports the pilot’s effectiveness?\",\"answer\":\"Pre/post surveys and journal assignments indicate student motivation and interest in advocacy skills, while stakeholder interviews with faculty and state officials show support for filling long-term care gaps both directly and indirectly.\"}]","CULTIVATING FUTURE ADVOCATES: TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BECOME LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMEN | PDF",1790637696]