This learning module is one of three training modules that were developed for members of the Texas Gerontological Consortium for Continuing Education to use in preparing case managers working in human service professions coordinating community-based programs for frail elderly Texans. Module I deals with the following topics: foundations of case management (origins of case management; definition of case management; educational profile of case managers; components of case management; income and health programs; Older Americans Act Title III programs; families and the informal network; legal and ethical issues; profile of typical case management consumer; case manager's position in the community; agency outreach; key players in case management; case load, case mix, and time utilization; case managers in various settings) and basic intake interview techniques (basic interviewing skills, screening for eligibility, and Texas Department of Human Services eligibility requirements). Included in the module are the following components: estimate of time required to complete the module; lists of suggested videos and speakers from public/private agencies; topic outlines containing topic objectives, the information to be learned for accomplishment of each topic objectives; 42 references; and transparency masters. (MN)