SHICK Annual Training Calendar

The Grant Year 2023 SHICK Counselor Training Schedule and registration.

Grant Year 2023 Counselor Training schedule is now available. The routine training season for Grant Year 2023 will start in June and end in August. Additional trainings will be held in September for counselors unable to complete training between June and August.

SHICK will host online Videoconference Initial and Update training June through September and January through March. Videoconference training dates will be announced soon. All other trainings will be in-person training.

The schedule for GY2023 is posted.
Applicants wishing to attend Initial Counselor training should review the instructions on the SHICK Initial Training Courses page prior to registering for Initial Training. You need to register for two Initial Sessions, Session 1 Medicare Basics and Session 2 Program Basics. Session 2 Program Basics will include hands-on computer training. Attendees will need access to a computer/tablet for this training.

Please contact us at the KDADS Medicare inbox, [email protected], with questions or requests for training.

To register, click on the date of the training you have selected or the Register Now! link at the bottom of the page to open the registration form.

Please review all fields for accuracy, as a registration confirmation will be sent to the email address provided. A videoconference sign-in and documents link will be sent closer to the training date.

Session 1 Initial Training - Medicare Basics - scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Session 2 Initial Training - Program Basics - scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Session 3 Update Training classes are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City Date Course name Location Capacity
 Session 1 Medicare Basics (New Applicants - Session 1 of 2)
Register Topeka 6/20/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics JAAA Office, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd 15
Register Wichita 6/22/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics Extension office, 7001 W. 21st Street North 20
Register Online 7/11/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics Videoconference, Online 20
Register Hays 8/10/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics NWKAAA office, 510 W. 29th St. Suite B 12
Register Lawrence 8/21/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics SRC Office, 745 Vermont 20
Register Ottawa 8/23/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics ECKAAA Office, 117 S Main 20
Register Manhattan 8/23/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics NCFHAAA office, 401 Houston 20
Register Online 9/19/2023 Session 1 Medicare Basics Videoconference, Online 20
 Session 2 Program Basics (New Applicants - Session 2 of 2)
Register Topeka 6/27/2023 Session 2 Program Basics JAAA Office, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd 15
Register Wichita 7/7/2023 Session 2 Program Basics Extension office, 7001 W. 21st Street North 20
Register Online 7/18/2023 Session 2 Program Basics Videoconference, Online 20
Register Hays 8/16/2023 Session 2 Program Basics NWKAAA office, 510 W. 29th St. Suite B 12
Register Lawrence 8/28/2023 Session 2 Program Basics SRC Office, 745 Vermont 30
Register Ottawa 8/30/2023 Session 2 Program Basics ECKAAA Office, 117 S Main 20
Register Manhattan 8/30/2023 Session 2 Program Basics NCFHAAA office, 401 Houston 20
Register Online 9/26/2023 Session 2 Program Basics Videoconference, Online 20
For Experienced Counselors Only
Register Online 6/14/2023 Session 3 Update Training Videoconference, Online 35
Register Topeka 6/19/2023 Session 3 Update Training JAAA Office, 2910 SW Topeka Blvd 40
Register Salina 6/21/2023 Session 3 Update Training Salina Public Library, McKenzie Center Rm 2, 308 W Elm St 20
Register Online 7/13/2023 Session 3 Update Training Videoconference, Online 35
Register Kansas City 7/13/2023 Session 3 Update Training WY/LV AAA Office, 849 N 47th Street, Suite C 15
Register Hutchinson 7/19/2023 Session 3 Update Training Reno County Council on Aging, 120 West Avenue B 20
Register Ottawa 7/26/2023 Session 3 Update Training ECKAAA Office, 117 S Main 30
Register Dodge City 8/2/2023 Session 3 Update Training SWKAAA office, 236 San Jose Dr. 30
Register Chanute 8/3/2023 Session 3 Update Training SEKAAA office, 1 West Ash 25
Register Wichita 8/9/2023 Session 3 Update Training Extension office, 7001 W. 21st Street North 75
Register Lawrence 8/14/2023 Session 3 Update Training SRC Office, 745 Vermont 20
Register Hays 8/17/2023 Session 3 Update Training

Thirsty's Brew Pub & Grill, 2704 Vine St # B, Hays, KS 67601

 40
Register Manhattan 8/22/2023 Session 3 Update Training NCFHAAA office, 401 Houston 25
Register Online 8/24/2023 Session 3 Update Training Videoconference, Online 30
Register Salina 8/29/2023 Session 3 Update Training American Ag Credit , 925 W. Magnolia (Extension Agents first preference) 40
Register Wichita 8/31/2023 Session 3 Update Training CPAAA office, 271 W 3rd St N, Suite 500 30
Register Online 9/21/2023 Session 3 Update Training Videoconference, Online 35

Register for Training!

If you would like to inquire about additional trainings, please contact your local Coordinator or a Medicare Grants Coordinator at [email protected]. While counselors are encouraged to attend training locally, all scheduled trainings are open to any counselor/applicant. Please contact our office at the number below if you have questions regarding training.

For more details about training, please review the information at SHICK Counselor Training. If you have questions, please contact the State SHICK Office at [email protected] or 785-296-4986 or 1-800-432-3535.