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SUMMARY:Lead Prevention for CHWs Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Lead poisoning is a serious environmental justice\, tenants’ rights\, and public health issue. Lead exposure at any level can cause permanent effects in children and adults. The good news is that it’s preventable! \n\n\n\nSince 1992\, the Childhood Lead Action Project has worked to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island through parent support\, community education\, and advocacy. \n\n\n\nLaura Brion\, Executive Director\, Childhood Lead Action Project will speak to how CHWs can inform their clients about lead and connect them to the services that can prevent lead poisoning! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/lead-prevention-for-chws/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,CHWARI Networking Gathering,Events,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Older Adults & Dementia Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Office of Health Aging Presents: Community Health Worker Older Adult Training \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training targets individuals who are certified as CHWs or are working toward CHW certification. Please join us for this specialized training for Community Health Workers who are interested in serving older adults in the state of RI.  \n\n\n\nThis training is supported by the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging with ARPA funding  from the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living. \n\n\n\nAll participants who successfully complete the full training will receive a $350 stipend and RI College certificate of completion. The training is provided by RI College and includes: \n\n\n\n\n Building Holistic Relationship with Older Adults (35-hours) a RICB Specialization\n\n\n\n Dementia Competent Practice: Promoting Dignity & Person-Centered Care (5-hours).\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\nThe training will be delivered over a six-week period: 5 in-person session and 1 online session. The in-person sessions will be held at RI College’s Alger Hall\, room 107 (morning and lunch refreshments will be provided). Classes will meet on Saturdays from 9am – 3pm (see the schedule below): \n\n\n\n\nAugust 24\, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person\n\n\n\nAugust 31\, 2024 and September 7\, 2024 no in-person classes; participants complete online work •  \n\n\n\nSeptember 14\, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person \n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person\n\n\n\nSeptember 28\, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person \n\n\n\nOctober 5\, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person\n\n\n\n\nUpon completing the training\, participants will increase their understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Workers (CHWs)\, Aging & the Workforce\n\n\n\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nPractice Perspectives: Building Partnerships that Empower\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nThreats to Healthy Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia (5-hours)\n\n\n\nHealthy Aging\n\n\n\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\n\nIn support of building the CHW Workforce in the field of aging\, this training program will support applications and fees for certifications for Community Health Worker and Older Adults Specialization. \n\n\n\nPlease submit your application by August 20th. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance by the 21st. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact Tonya Glantz (401-456-4626; tglantz@ric.edu).  \n\n\n\nClick here to apply: Office of Health Aging Presents: Community Health Worker Older Adult Training Application \n\n\n\n\nApply
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-dementia-care-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 107 Alger Hall\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:¡Invitación Especial para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud Hispanos (Community Health Workers/CHW)! \n\n\n\nComo parte de la Semana del Trabajador Comunitario de la Salud que se celebra del 25 al 31 de agosto 2024 (última semana de agosto)\, Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina complace invitarlos a participar en la Jornada de Capacitación y Reconocimiento del Trabajador Comunitario de la Salud. \n\n\n\nEste evento especial se llevará a cabo el: \n\n\n\nDía: Sábado\, 31 de agosto de 2024 \n\n\n\nHora:10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nDurante la jornada\, se ofrecerá el taller: \n\n\n\nImportancia del Conocimiento en Salud Mental y Adicciones para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud (Con horas de Educación Continua) \n\n\n\nEl evento es TOTALMENTE GRATIS\, pero se requiere registración previa para asegurar su lugar. \n\n\n\n¡No se pierda esta oportunidad única de aprendizaje y reconocimiento! \n\n\n\nInscríbase hoy mismo presionando en el enlace y únase a nosotros en un día de crecimiento profesional y celebración de su valioso trabajo. \n\n\n\n\nEnlace\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Invitation for Hispanic Community Health Workers (CHW)!As part of National Community Health Worker Appreciation Week\, August 25-31\, Centro de Innovación Mujer Latina is pleased to invite you to participate in the Community Health Workers Training and Recognition Day. \n\n\n\nThis special event will take place on:Day: Saturday\, August 31\, 2024Time:10:00 AM – 2:00 PMDuring the day\, the workshop will be offered:Importance of Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge for Community Health Workers (With Continuing Education Hours)The event is TOTALLY FREE\, but pre-registration is required to secure your spot.Don’t miss this unique opportunity for learning and recognition!Register today by clicking on the link and join us for a day of professional growth and celebration of your valuable work. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mental-health-and-addictions-knowledge-for-chws/
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