The National Consumer Protection Technical Resource Center: The Center of Service & Information for SMPs

Resources for SMPs

SMP Foundations Training


SMP Foundations Training has been developed to provide SMP volunteers and staff with a foundation of knowledge in three main content areas: the SMP program, Medicare basics, and Medicare fraud and abuse. Click the links below to access the SMP Foundations Training Manual, Online Training, and Training Kit (classroom materials for trainers).

Training Description
SMP Foundations Training Manual The SMP Foundations Training Manual provides information and resources about the SMP program, Medicare, and Medicare fraud and abuse.
SMP Foundations Online Training SMP Foundations Online Training allows participants to take the training at their own pace, on their own schedule, from any location that has Internet access.
SMP Foundations Training Kit (Classroom Materials) The SMP Foundations Training Kit provides resources for trainers to create an interactive experience for participants, including a PowerPoint presentation, trainer’s notes, and classroom activities.

Questions?

For questions about training resources offered by the SMP Resource Center, SMP volunteers and staff should contact their SMP project director or coordinator of volunteers. SMP project directors may, in turn, contact Heather Flory, Training Manager, SMP Resource Center, for assistance as needed: 877-808-2468, 319-272-2454, hflory@smpresource.org.

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