CHW Training for certified CHWs, starting October 21. Apply HERE
Training Dates/Times:
Mondays, 9am – 12pm
October 25, 2021 – December 13, 2021
with online Orientation on Thursday, October 21, 6-8pm
and student presentations Thursday, December 16, 6-8pm
Description:
“Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults: A Community Health Work, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” is a training for Certified Community Health Workers aspiring to earn Rhode Island’s CHW Specialty in Older Adults certification. The training will provide CCHWs with knowledge of:
- CHWs, Aging & the Workforce
- Sociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities
- Practice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower
- Social Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities
- Threats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia
- Healthy Aging
- Empowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation
Format:
Training will be comprised of weekly synchronous Zoom sessions, 9am – Noon, and weekly asynchronous assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional self-paced time.
Eligibility:
- Rhode Island CHW Certification (or in process of applying)
- Experience working or volunteering with the older adult population
Cost:
The training is FREE, funded by the Rhode Island Parent Information Network and a RI Foundation grant
