Senior Home Safety Specialist® Certification (SHSS)
Make Homes Safer for Aging in Place
The only nationally recognized senior home safety credential. Earn a trusted professional certification that opens new revenue and referral opportunities in every home you visit.
Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS)
Select the course version that fits your needs
SHSS Certification
The complete 5-hour self-paced course. Best for most professionals — home care, health care, home services, real estate, and more.
Accessibility & Language
With Captions
English captions always visible
En Español
Spanish subtitles
For Continuing Education Credits
Care Managers
NACCM — 5.5 CE hours
Physical Therapists
PT CEUs
Occupational Therapists
AOTA — 0.5 CEUs
Trillium Agency
Agency-specific training
WHY GET CERTIFIED
A Trusted Credential for Professionals Serving Aging Adults
The Senior Home Safety Specialist® program is the only nationally recognized credential of its kind. Developed in consultation with aging-in-place experts and research-backed safety standards, it equips professionals across 70+ occupations with the tools to assess, recommend, and report on home safety with confidence.
Whether you’re a home health provider, contractor, OT/PT, financial advisor, or real estate professional, the SHSS certification gives you a differentiated, credentialed offering that sets you apart in a rapidly aging market.
WHO IT’S FOR
Built for the Professionals Already in Older Adults' Homes
Over 70 professions are already earning SHSS certification. Here are the core audiences this credential is built for.
Home Health & Home Care
Reduce liability, stand out to referral sources, and deliver measurable safety outcomes.
OTs, PTs & Rehab
Earn 5 AOTA-approved CEUs while expanding your fall-prevention and discharge-planning toolkit.
Real Estate & HECM
Add aging-in-place expertise to serve the 65+ buyer and seller segment with authority.
Contractors & Remodelers
Win aging-in-place modification work with a credential that builds trust before the bid.
Financial Advisors
Deepen client relationships with a trust credential tied to home and long-term care planning.
Care Managers
Bring a standardized, reportable home safety framework to every client assessment.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Falls Are the #1 Threat to Senior Independence
Most older adults want to age in place — but few are prepared to do it safely. Certified professionals close that gap.
With a Senior Home Safety Specialist® on their side, older adults can live more safely, more confidently, and more independently.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Outcomes You'll Own the Day You're Certified
The SHSS course is self-paced, evidence-based, and built for working professionals. Here’s what you’ll be able to do when you’re done.
ENROLL TODAY
Everything Included in Your SHSS Certification
What's Included
Your one-time enrollment unlocks lifetime access to course materials and your credential.
- ✓ Course authored by AOTA/AOTCB/NABCP subject matter experts
- ✓ Three exams with unlimited retakes — at your own pace
- ✓ Downloadable web and mobile app access
- ✓ Designated pathway for the SHSS certification
- ✓ Course available in multiple language options
- ✓ One-on-one support from a Client Success Manager
- ✓ SHSS Digital Badge + diploma + credential marks
- ✓ Access to the Age Safe Home Score™ App
Available Versions: Standard, with Captions, Spanish subtitles, and specialty tracks for Trillium Agency Training, Certified Care Managers, PT CEUs, and AOTA Members.
Senior Home Safety Specialist®
- FormatSelf-paced online
- Time~5 hours
- CEUs5 AOTA-approved
- CredentialNationally recognized
Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS)
Select the course version that fits your needs
SHSS Certification
The complete 5-hour self-paced course. Best for most professionals — home care, health care, home services, real estate, and more.
Accessibility & Language
With Captions
English captions always visible
En Español
Spanish subtitles
For Continuing Education Credits
Care Managers
NACCM — 5.5 CE hours
Physical Therapists
PT CEUs
Occupational Therapists
AOTA — 0.5 CEUs
Trillium Agency
Agency-specific training
Questions? Call (877) 357-8400
BUNDLE & SAVE
Certification + Membership + Directory
GOLD BUNDLE
SHSS Certification + Gold Membership + Directory
Full certification, annual Gold membership with background screening, and Directory profile in 3 categories.
PLATINUM BUNDLE
SHSS Certification + Platinum Membership + Directory
Everything in Gold, plus Tier 1 Directory placement and additional course discounts.
ENROLL TODAY
The Age Safe® Home Score™ App
The first mobile tool that turns a 240-point home safety assessment into a single, objective 0–100 score. Walk the home with your phone or iPad, answer the questions room by room, and deliver a branded professional report — all in one session.
- 1
The first standardized 0–100 home safety score
Five rating levels from Unsafe to Safe & Sound, with hard-fail caps on critical hazards.
- 2
A 240-point room-by-room assessment
Evidence-based, rooted in research from Johns Hopkins. AOTA-approved for CE credit.
- 3
A live Projected Score, and a branded client report
Clients see how each recommendation improves their score in real time — then take home a professional PDF report.
WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE SHSS
Trusted by Thousands of Certified Professionals
Your Next Career Move Is in Every Home You Visit.
70+ professions have earned SHSS certification — from OTs and nurses to remodelers, home inspectors, and senior care agencies. In 5 hours, you get a 240-point assessment protocol, 5 CEUs approved by AOTA, NAHB, NARI, and more, and the #1 senior home safety credential in America. This guide shows who’s getting certified and why.
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CONTINUE YOUR TRAINING
Expand Your Credentials
Already certified? Level up your expertise with an Age Safe® America specialty course.
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Home Safety Fundamentals
Essential training for home care staff and service technicians to identify and reduce hazards.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
This safety specialist certification is ideal for professionals working with older adults, including healthcare providers, home care professionals, aging-in-place specialists, remodelers, real estate agents, community health workers, and business owners serving seniors. No prior healthcare experience is required.
No. You do not need to be a healthcare professional. The Senior Home Safety Specialist certification is designed for both clinical and non-clinical professionals who want to help seniors live more safely at home.
Yes. The SHSS certification provides 5 CEUs / contact hours and is approved by multiple organizations, including AOTA, NAHB, CAPS, SCSA, NARI, AKTA, and others, depending on the course version selected.
The course is 100% self-paced, allowing you to complete the senior home safety certification on your own schedule. Most participants finish the program within a few weeks, but you have the flexibility to complete it at the pace that works best for you.
You receive lifetime access to all course materials, as long as your Senior Home Safety Specialist certification remains current through annual renewal.
To maintain your Senior Home Safety Specialist certification and continue using the SHSS emblem, you must complete a 2-hour annual refresher course each year. The renewal fee is $97, and updated content ensures you stay current with best practices in senior home safety.
Yes. Group pricing is available for organizations enrolling 30 or more participants. If you’re interested in bulk enrollment or workforce training, you can request a customized quote.
You receive lifetime access to all course materials, as long as your Senior Home Safety Specialist certification remains current through annual renewal.
Yes. The Senior Home Safety Specialist certification is available in multiple versions, including English, Spanish (captioned), and French Canadian.
Age Safe America, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 5285. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.5 CEUs, introductory level, foundational knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Recognize common causes of house fires and risk mitigation for older adults.
- Identify technology solutions for home safety and security.
- Recognize fall risk hazards and choose appropriate environmental interventions.
- Identify effective communication techniques with older adults with sensory challenges.
- Recognize how modifications in the home can assist older adults with an aging in place plan.
- Identify common criminal activities that affect the safety of older adults.
- Identify senior exploitation, identity thefts and scams that are widespread among older adults.
Start Your Senior Home Safety Specialist® Certification Today
Because every home is someone's everything. Join 70+ professions already certified.
Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS)
Select the course version that fits your needs
Recommended
SHSS Certification
The complete 5-hour self-paced course. Best for most professionals — home care, health care, home services, real estate, and more.
Accessibility & Language
With Captions
English captions always visible
En Español
Spanish subtitles
For Continuing Education Credits
Care Managers
NACCM — 5.5 CE hours
Physical Therapists
PT CEUs
Occupational Therapists
AOTA — 0.5 CEUs
Trillium Agency
Agency-specific training
Senior Home Safety Specialist® Certification (SHSS)
Make Homes Safer for Aging in Place
- Stand out in your profession while making a real difference.
- Certification equips you to help older adults age safely at home and positions you as a trusted, go-to resource for families and employers.
Self-paced • 5 CEUs • Industry Approved
Price: $397 (all versions)
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Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS)
Select the course version that fits your needs
SHSS Certification
The complete 5-hour self-paced course. Best for most professionals — home care, health care, home services, real estate, and more.
Accessibility & Language
With Captions
English captions always visible
En Español
Spanish subtitles
For Continuing Education Credits
Care Managers
NACCM — 5.5 CE hours
Physical Therapists
PT CEUs
Occupational Therapists
AOTA — 0.5 CEUs
Trillium Agency
Agency-specific training
Need to train a team?
A Trusted Senior Home Safety Specialist Certification for Aging in Place
Who Should Get a Senior Home Safety Certification?
- Occupational & Physical Therapists
- Home Care Providers and Client Coordinators
- Aging-in-Place Specialists and Remodelers
- EMTs, Firefighters, and Community Health Workers
- Real Estate Agents & Senior Move Managers
- Franchise Owners Serving Older Adults
Whether clinical or non-clinical, this senior home safety specialist certification enhances your credibility and expands your ability to support aging-in-place clients.
Falls Are the #1 Threat
to Senior Independence
$100B
60%
of homes lack aging-friendly safety features
90%
of homes lack features that make them ideal for older adults
85%
of people don’t know where to start
With the Senior Home Safety Specialist certification, you gain practical skills to help prevent falls, reduce injuries, and protect independence.
What You’ll Learn in the SHSS Course
- Fall Prevention Myths & Solutions
- Aging-in-Place Modifications
- Fire Safety & Emergency Planning
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s Considerations
- Exploitation, Identity Theft, & Scams
- Home Safety Technologies
- Crime Prevention & Personal Safety
- Communication with Older Adults & Family Members
- Performing a Complete Home Safety Assessment
What's included in your Age Safe® America
SHSS Certification
5 CEUs / contact hours (approved by AOTA, NAHB, CAPS, SCSA, NARI, AKTA, and more)
Annual recertification requirement to stay current
Personalized SHSS certificate + digital emblem
Group pricing available for 30+
Lifetime access to all course materials (certification must be current)
Other versions: English & Spanish Captioned, French Canadian, SHSS for AOTA, PT, and CCM
Downloadable checklists, guides, and walkthroughs
Stay Certified and Current
Valid for 12 months
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Your Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification proves your expertise. Pair it with an Age Safe® Membership to strengthen your credentials, boost your visibility, and accelerate your professional growth.
Increase your visibility: Get listed in the Age Safe® Directory as a certified, vetted expert trusted by families nationwide.
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Platinum Membership + SHSS Certification + Directory
$596
$874 Value
Families Search for "Home Safety Assessment" and Find Generic Checklists. You Could Be What They Actually Find.
41,400 older adults died from falls in 2023. The projected cost hits $101 billion by 2030. And the supply of qualified professionals is nowhere near sufficient. This career guide shows what SHSS certification gives you — and what 70+ professions are already doing with it.