Telling Stories Successfully
2022-07-28 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Envision Equity Presents: Telling Your Story Successfully

What makes a story worth reading? What makes a success story more successful?

Answers to these questions and more along with tools, tips, and insight(s) for CHWs telling their own stories and for 2109 recipients navigating CDC guidelines.

Our team will offer perspectives, hints, and how-tos to help you craft a story worth telling and reading.

To learn about additional learning and technical assistance opportunities, please sign up to receive Envision Equity communication: https://go.wisc.edu/vi8ia2

WHO is ENVISION?

Envision provides training and technical assistance to CDC funded Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR 2109). Read more

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HIV Endorsement Training for CHWs
2022-07-28 15:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-04 15:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-11 15:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-16 15:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-18 15:00 - 18:00
This training is full. Join CHWARI now to be alerted when it is offered next!

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June 16, 2022 – August 18, 2022

Thursdays 3pm-6pm (ET) & Two Tuesdays

Attendance at all sessions is required.

Apply Here!

This entry level curriculum will provide specialized training for community health workers serving people living with, at risk for, and impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Modules include:

HIV Testing, Antiretroviral TherapyClient Engagement and Motivational InterviewingSocial Determinants, Special Populations & StigmaBehavioral Health (mental health, substance use, domestic violence, grief and loss)Cultural Humility and AdvocacyHIV Public Health PoliciesEthics, Professional Burnout/Stress, Self-Awareness and Self-Care

This 45 hour virtual training takes place over 12 weeks, with 36 hours synchronous (live) class time over zoom and nine hours of homework. This qualifies graduates to apply for RI Certification Board’s specialty endorsement in HIV. Applicants must hold a current, valid and in good standing credential through RICB (like a CHW Certification) or a health care practitioner certification/license.

The development of this curriculum was made possible with Co-Exist funding through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS), Ryan White Division. Deoshore F. Haig, LCSW will be instructing.

Certified CHWs should apply ASAP via this link: https://forms.gle/dkWQcTUQ7Uz11CF46

Application deadline is Tuesday June 14, 9pm. If you have any questions, please email Sarah Lawrence at slawrence@ric.edu.

Capacitación para el respaldo del VIH de los Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios

Primavera-Verano, 2022, virtual

CALENDARIO:

16 de Junio del 2022 – 18 de Agosto del 2022

Jueves 3pm-6pm (ET) y Dos Martes

Se requiere de su asistencia a todas las sesiones.

Este plan de estudios de nivel inicial proporcionará capacitación especializada para los Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios que atienden a personas que viven con, en riesgo e impactadas por el VIH / SIDA.

Los módulos incluyen:

Pruebas de VIH, Terapia AntirretroviralCompromiso con el cliente y entrevistas motivacionalesDeterminantes sociales, poblaciones especiales y estigmasSalud conductual (salud mental, uso de sustancias, violencia doméstica, duelo y pérdida)Humildad cultural y ApoyoPolíticas de salud pública sobre el VIHÉtica, Agotamiento/Estrés Profesional, Conciencia de sí mismo y Autoayuda

Esta capacitación virtual de 45 horas se llevara a cabo durante 12 semanas, con 36 horas de tiempo de clases sincronizadas (en vivo) a través de zoom y nueve horas de tareas. Esto califica a los graduados para solicitar el respaldo de especialidad de la Junta de Certificación de RI en VIH. Los solicitantes deben tener una credencial actual, válida y de buena reputación a través de RICB (como una certificación CHW) o una certificación / licencia de profesional de atención médica.

El desarrollo de este plan de estudios fue posible gracias a la financiación de Co-Exist a través de la Oficina Ejecutiva de Salud y Servicios Humanos (OHHS), División Ryan White. Deoshore F. Haig, LCSW estará instruyendo.

Los TCS certificados deben aplicar lo antes posible a través de este enlace: https://chwari.org/event/chw-hiv-endorsement-training/

La fecha límite de hacer su solicitud es el Martes 14 de junio, 2022 a las 9 p.m. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Sarah Lawrence: slawrence@ric.edu.

Organizer:

Funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI

Accelerated CHW Core Competency Training
2022-07-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-19 09:30 - 11:30
July 8th- August 19th

Friday 9:30-11:30am & Mondays 6pm-8pm

Apply Here!

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The FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities, for a total of 72 training hours, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification.

See the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here.

Learn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here.

This “accelerated” training is comprised of two live Zoom classes per week and accompanying assignments per class (about 4 hours of homework in addition to the 4 hours of live Zoom class per week). This means trainees must have plenty of time to attend to the course, either due to employer allowed time at work or an evening schedule with plenty of room in it. Training will be held virtually on the Zoom platform on Friday mornings from 9:30am-11:30am (ET) and Monday evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm (ET). The training will begin on July 8, Friday, and run through August 19, Friday.

Application link: https://forms.gle/LTQN9F6FrcHHVZqZ9

Capacitación Acelerada en Competencias Básicas de CHW

Julio 8,2022 – Agosto 19, 2022

Viernes 9:30-11:30am y Lunes 6pm-8pm

La Capacitación de Competencia Básica de Trabajador de Salud Comunitaria es GRATUITA está destinada a preparar a los participantes para puestos de CHW de nivel básico en entornos de servicio social, atención médica y de la salud del comportamiento en la comunidad. Sus 12 módulos están alineados con un conjunto de competencias definidas por la Junta de Certificación de Rhode Island. Cada módulo incluye 2 horas de capacitación por zoom en vivo, más 4 horas de actividades de capacitación, haciendo un total de 72 horas de capacitación, cumpliendo con el requisito de 70 horas para la certificación RI CHW.

Vea las competencias básicas de un trabajador de salud comunitario aquí.

Obtenga información sobre cómo obtener su Certificación de Trabajador de Salud Comunitario aquí.

Esta capacitación “Acelerada” se compone de dos clases de Zoom en vivo por semana y las tareas de acompañamiento por clase (aproximadamente 4 horas de tarea además de las 4 horas de clase de Zoom en vivo por semana). Esto significa que los estudiantes deben tener mucho tiempo para asistir al curso, ya sea debido al tiempo permitido por el empleador en el trabajo o un horario nocturno con mucho espacio. La capacitación se llevará a cabo virtualmente en la plataforma Zoom los Viernes por la mañana de 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. (ET) y los Lunes por la noche de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. (ET). La capacitación comenzará el 8 de julio, 2022 un Viernes, y se extenderá hasta el 19 de agosto, 2022 día Viernes.

Enlace de la aplicación: https://forms.gle/LTQN9F6FrcHHVZqZ9

This is a 72 hour training that begins July 8th. All sessions must be attended.

Family Law Basics
2022-08-23 09:00 - 10:30
Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Family Law Basics on Tuesday August 23rd from 9:00AM – 10:30AM. During this foundational training, you will learn to:

Recognize connections between family law and health, as well as key systems in the domains of parentage, marriage, divorce, custody, and child support.Identify key legal risks, rights, and remedies impacting families when navigating parentage, marriage, divorce, custody and child support.Apply role-aligned family law problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve

This training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using this link.Thanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals.

If you have any difficulties registering, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert, Partnership & Project Manager, at jgilbert@mlpb.health

A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
2022-08-24 11:00 - 13:00
A workshop for new CHWs or those looking to get hired

Register Here

August 24th, 11am-1pm

Virtual over Zoom

Are you beginning your journey as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or looking to get started? Attend this free, virtual workshop to hear from employed CHWs and ask questions of CHW employers. This two hour, interactive session will be facilitated by staff of the Rhode Island Parent Information Network and feature CHW and CHW employers from a variety of community agencies. Assistance with Spanish translation will be limited and will occur through the chat box feature.

Expect to:

Learn how to share your own personal story about coming to CHW workLearn about interviewing, resume building and onboarding processesHear from employed CHWs who work in a variety of workplacesHear from CHW employers about what they are looking for in CHW applicantsHave a ‘Question & Answer’ opportunity with CHWs and CHW employers; come with questions!

Register Here

Funded by the RI Department of Health and sponsored by CHWARI

“Un Día en la Vida de un Trabajador de Salud Comunitario”

Un taller para nuevos TCS o aquellos que buscan ser contratados

24de agosto, 2022 de 11am-1pmVirtual a través de Zoom

¿Estás comenzando tu viaje como Trabajador de Salud Comunitario (CHW) o estás listo para comenzar? Asiste a este taller virtual gratuito para escuchar a los TCS empleados y hacer preguntas a los empleadores de TCS. . Esta sesión interactiva de dos horas será facilitado por el personal del Rhode Island Parent Information Network, y ofrecido a CHW y varios empleadores de agencias de la comunidad de CHW.Espera lo siguiente:

Aprende cómo compartir tu historia personal cómo empezaste a ser un CHW.Aprenderás sobre los procesos de entrevistas, creación de currículums e incorporaciónEscucharas a los TCS empleados que trabajan en una variedad de lugares de trabajoEscucha de los empleadores de CHW y lo que están buscan en un candidato al aplicarTendrás la oportunidad de hacer “preguntas y obtener respuestas” con los empleadores de TCS; ¡Trae tus preguntas!

Regístrate aquí

Por favor, envía tus preguntas a joinchwari@gmail.com.Financiado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y patrocinado por CHWARI

CHWs Forging Partnerships & Building Community
2022-08-29 11:00 - 13:00
Virtual over Zoom

Is your organization as effective as it could be? Are you tapped into the full power of your community? CHWs and CHW supervisors should attend this free, virtual, two hour, interactive networking workshop to learn how to better forge partnerships with community organizations. It will be facilitated by Geraldine McPhee and Emily Garthee of Rhode Island Parent Education Network.

Expect to learn:

How to build your community resource network.The CHWs role in the mechanics of forging alliances with other organizationsTips for how to establish trust and rapport between organizations and agencies

Register Here

Please direct questions to joinchwari@gmail.com.

Funded by the RI Department of Health and sponsored by CHWARI

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CHW Forjando Asociaciones y Construyendo Comunidad

29de agosto 11am-1pm

Virtual a través de Zoom

¿Es tu organización tan efectiva como podría ser? ¿Estás aprovechando todo el poder de tu comunidad? Los TCS y los supervisores de CHW deben asistir a este taller de redes interactivo gratuito, virtual, de dos horas, para aprender cómo conectar mejor las asociaciones con organizaciones comunitarias. Será facilitado por Geraldine McPhee y Emily Garthee de Rhode Island Parent Education Network.

Espera aprender:

Cómo construir su red de recursos comunitarios.

El papel de los TCS en la mecánica de cómo crear alianzas con otras organizaciones

Consejos sobre cómo establecer confianza y relación entre organizaciones y agencias

Regístrate aquí

Por favor, envía tus preguntas a joinchwari@gmail.com.

Financiado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y patrocinado por CHWARI

Pawtucket & Central Falls Chw Networking Series!
2022-08-30 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-09-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Adams Public Library, 205 Central Street, Central Falls, Rhode Island, 02863, United States
Family Service of RI and LISC RI’s networking series is open to Community Health Workers and those in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls.

Monthly in-person network meetings for training, resource sharing and professional development.Monthly virtual office hours with network facilitator for drop in support.Access to professional network of like-minded, local change-makers.

2022 NETWORK MEETING DATES:

To be held in person at Adams Public Library in Central Falls, from 12:00-1:30PM

May 31June 28July 26August 30September 27October 25November 29December 27

See Flyer here!

Individuals particpating in the network meetings may be eligible to receive CEU’s for qualifying meetings through the RI Certification Board of Community Health Workers.

Contact Kinzel at thomaski@familyserviceri.org for more information!

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Mental Health First Aid Training
2022-09-14 09:00 - 15:00
Wed, September 14, 2022

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT Virtual

Did you know? You’re more likely to encounter someone experiencing a mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn about the common warning signs and risk factors and how to help someone who is experiencing a crisis through Mental Health First Aid Training.

The City of Providence is offering a FREE Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training for Providence residents and agencies on September 14, 2022 from 9-3PM. Anyone 18 and older is eligible to attend. Slots are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register Here!

If anyone needs assistance with registration or would like to be manually registered, please email Synclaire Mitchell (smitchell@providenceri.gov) with your full name and email address.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2022-09-16 08:00 - 16:30 | Rhode Island Parent Information Network, 300 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, Rhode Island
Register for this IN-PERSON training!

LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILYAND NEIGHBORSMental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond tosigns of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to thosewho are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.• Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.• Know how to connect a person with help.• Use self-care tools and techniques.

Register:

To register contact Instructor Joe Coffey: blueaidconsulting@gmail.com

Personal Finance 101
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join CHWARI for a brief workshop on how to manage personal finances! This workshop is sponsored by CHWARI and delivered by Joan Ayotte, Certified Financial Educator, Education & Job Development Specialist at Community Action Partnership of Providence (CAPP).

Learn to take charge of your money Overcome anxiety about your finances Make a plan for you and your money

Register Here

Advanced Navegante Training Program (Bilingual)
2022-10-03 17:30 - 20:30
Bilingual CHW Course Starts October!

This training is full. Email Virgilio Lopez virgiliol@aplacetobehealthy.org to be alerted to future trainings.

Clinica Esperanza’s Advanced Navegante Training Program is BACK! This class is offered bilingually, English/Spanish. If you’re interested in becoming a Certified Community Health Worker and Medical Interpreter, this class may be perfect for you.Applications are open! Early applications are encouraged. Applications close on August 31 and classes start on October 3.

Apply HERE: https://bit.ly/3yR2EPdQuestions? Email Virgilio Lopez at VirgilioL@aplacetobehealthy.org

Money & Relationships Finanical Workshop
2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
CHWARI’s first “Personal Finance 101” workshop was well received! Based on your feedback, we will be offering it as a series in the upcoming weeks. It will be delivered by Joan Ayotte, Certified Financial Educator, Education & Job Development Specialist at Community Action Partnership of Providence (CAPP).

Expect to:

Learn to take charge of your money Overcome anxiety about your finances Make a plan for you and your money

Sessions will be Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm on: October 4th, Oct 18, Nov 1 and Nov 15.

You do not have to attend all sessions, but you may. At the end of the series, certificates will be given based on the number of hours you attend.

Register for Tuesday’s session which will focus on “Money and Relationships!”

Register

CHW Certification Application Workshop
2022-10-06 12:00 - 13:30
Register Here!

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Become Certified as a CHW!

Begin preparing your application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board

Virtual over Zoom. Spanish help available in chat!

If you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. In that light, this workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions.

Certification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services, so register today! Moderate assistance for Spanish speakers will be available via chat!

*This workshop is open to those who:

have completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count, but we will have other workshops in the future)are employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent yearshave completed (or close to) 50 hours of supervised CHW work

If you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities.

Register for this workshop here by October 4th.

Please email joinchwari@gmail.com with any questions.

Register Here!

¡Obtén la certificación como CHW!

TALLER DE SOLICITUD DE CERTIFICACIÓN CHW

Comience a preparar su solicitud, incluido el portafolio, para su presentación a la Junta de Certificación de RI

6 de octubre de 2022 12pm-1:30pm

¡Ayuda virtual a través de Zoom en español disponible en chat!

Si ya ha tomado una capacitación de trabajadores de salud comunitarios y desea orientación sobre cómo solicitar la certificación CHW en RI, ¡este taller es para usted! Este taller virtual gratuito le dará consejos, claridad y datos sobre la preparación de su portafolio. Tenga en cuenta: CHWARI no proporciona la certificación en sí; esa autoridad reside en la Junta de Certificación de RI. En ese sentido, este taller proporcionará orientación básica, pero lo remitirá al RICB para preguntas más complejas.

La certificación (o un plan con su empleador para obtenerla) es necesaria para obtener el reembolso de Medicaid por sus servicios de CHW, ¡así que regístrese hoy! ¡La asistencia moderada para hispanohablantes estará disponible a través del chat!

*Este taller está abierto a aquellos que:

han completado 70 horas de Capacitación CHW de Competencia Básica, o que actualmente están inscritos en un programa de capacitación que resultará en el cumplimiento de ese requisito (haber solicitado dicha capacitación no cuenta, pero tendremos otros talleres en el futuro)están empleados como TCS o que han completado 1000 horas de trabajo de TCS en los últimos añoshan completado (o cerca de) 50 horas de supervisión Trabajo de CHW

Si aún no ha completado la Capacitación de TCS de Competencia Básica, únase a la Asociación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios de RI aquí para conocer las próximas oportunidades de capacitación.

Regístrese para este taller aquí antes del 4 de octubre. Envíe un correo electrónico a joinchwari@gmail.com con cualquier pregunta.

Financiado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y patrocinado por CHWARI

CHW Core Competency Training
2022-10-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-18 18:00 - 20:00
October 7th – November 29th

Tuesdays 6-8pm, Fridays* 9:30-11:30am

The FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities, for a total of 72 training hours, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification. Applicants must be fluent in English.

See the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here.

Learn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here.

Classes are Tuesdays, 6-8pm & Fridays* 9:30-11:30am

October 7th- November 29th

*There is no class Veteran’s Day (November 11th) or the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 25th)

Application deadline is Wednesday, September 28th at noon. Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! Email questions to Training Support Staff member Sara Palombo at sarapalombo2019@gmail.com.

Funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI

Capacitación en Competencias Básicas de CHW

Octubre 7, 2022 – Noviembre 29, 2022

Viernes* 9:30-11:30am y Martes 6pm-8pm

La Capacitación de Competencia Básica de Trabajador de Salud Comunitaria es GRATUITA está destinada a preparar a los participantes para puestos de CHW de nivel básico en entornos de servicio social, atención médica y de la salud del comportamiento en la comunidad. Sus 12 módulos están alineados con un conjunto de competencias definidas por la Junta de Certificación de Rhode Island. Cada módulo incluye 2 horas de capacitación por zoom en vivo, más 4 horas de actividades de capacitación, haciendo un total de 72 horas de capacitación, cumpliendo con el requisite de 70 horas para la certificación RI CHW.

Vea las competencias básicas de un trabajador de salud comunitario aquí.

Obtenga información sobre cómo obtener su Certificación de Trabajador de Salud Comunitario aquí. (Este no es el enlace para aplicar para esta capacitación.)

La capacitación se llevará a cabo virtualmente en la plataforma Zoom los Viernes por la mañana de 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. (ET) y los Martes por la noche de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. (ET). La capacitación comenzará el 7 de Octubre, 2022 un Viernes, y se extenderá hasta el 29 de Noviembre, 2022 que es un día Martes, con excepción de dos días festivos. El día Viernes, 11 de Noviembre de 2022 que es el día de los Veteranos y el día Viernes 25 de Noviembre, 2022 es el día después de Acción de Gracias no habrá clases. Los aplicantes tienen que hablar un Inglés fluido.

La fecha límite de hacer su solicitud es el 28 de septiembre, 12pm.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a Lina Roman: joinchwari@gmail.com Los aplicantes tienen que hablar un Inglés fluido.

Financiado por el Departamento de Salud de Rhode Island. Implementado por el Instituto de Educación en Salud de Rhode Island College y CHWARI

Promoting Oral Health Equity Across the Lifespan
2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
See Their Flyer

Lifespan Community Health AmbassadorsVIRTUAL LecturePresented bySamuel Zwetchkenbaum, DDS, MPH, Dental Director, Oral Health Program, Rhode Island Department of Health and Dental Director, Medicaid Program, Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Oral health is integral to both quality of life and as increasingly realized, systemic health. Yet all Rhode Islanders do not have similar access to good oral health nor demonstrate equivalent outcomes. This presentation will review relevant oral health data, identify disparities, and discuss current and potential initiatives to promote oral health equity. All are welcome.

To register contact jnessett@lifespan.org

Objectives

Discuss relationships between oral health and systemic health and quality of lifeReview Rhode Island dataIdentify disparities in access to care and oral health outcomesSuggest strategies to improve oral health of Rhode Islanders across the lifespan

Location: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.

1 hour of continuing education credit to attendees

Utilities Protections Training
2022-10-13 09:00 - 10:30
Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for Unlocking Access: Utilities Protections on Thursday October 13th from 9:00AM -10:30AM.

During this foundational training, you will learn to:

Recognize the primary stakeholders in accessing utilities and enforcing utility rights.Identify key benefits and legal protections to get service, restore service, and avoid utility shut-offs.Apply role-aligned problem-solving strategies to help individuals and families secure and maintain utility services.

This training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using this link.Thanks in advance for completing the short survey linked to your registration, which will help us to assure that the training meets your goals.

If you have any difficulties registering, please reach out to Jeff Gilbert, Partnership & Project Manager, at jgilbert@mlpb.health

Register Here

Improving Hypertension Patient Care: A Team Based Approach
2022-10-18 08:00 - 09:00
Please join CTC-RI for Best Practices in Team Based Care (formerly known as Nurse Care Manager/Care Coordinator Best Practice Meeting):

Improving Hypertension Patient Care: a Team-Based Approach

Presented by:

Ambra Dailey, PCMH Care Coordinator, Women’s Medicine CollaborativeSafiya Naidjate, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, Women’s Medicine CollaborativeJennifer Nappi, RN, MS, CDOE, Women’s Medicine CollaborativeIris Tong, MD, Women’s Medicine Collaborative

Objectives for this learning session:

Apply evidence-based hypertension guideline recommendations to determine appropriate blood pressure goal based on patient-specific factorsDifferentiate between key roles involved in hypertension management in primary careDescribe a team-based workflow to support hypertension management applicable to your practice

CEU credits will be available for those attending.

Register

The AAFP is reviewing ‘Advancing Comprehensive Primary Care Through Improving Care Delivery Design and Community Health,’ and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 03/18/2022 to 03/18/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NPs and RNs can also receive credit through AAFP’s partnership with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
2022-10-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFEYouth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.• Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis.• Know how to connect a young person with help.• Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social mediaand bullying.

To register email Joe Coffey at blueaidconsulting@gmail.com

Budgeting Financial Workshop
2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
A budget is a plan to reach your financial goals!

CHWARI has developed our personal finance series in response to demand from our CHWs. It is delivered by Joan Ayotte, Certified Financial Educator, Education & Job Development Specialist at Community Action Partnership of Providence (CAPP).

Expect to:

Learn to take charge of your money Overcome anxiety about your finances Make a plan for you and your money

Sessions will be Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm.

Dates & Topics

Sept 21: Personal Finance 101Oct 4 – Money & RelationshipsOct 18 – BudgetingNov 1 – Saving MoneyNov 15 – Mindfulness & MoneyNov 29 – Managing DebtDec 13 – History of CreditDec 20 – Credit

You do not have to attend all sessions, but you may. At the end of the series, certificates will be given based on the number of hours you attend. You must register for each session, as the links are different. Register for October 18th’s session: Budgeting here!

Register for Oct 18th
