Community Health Worker Association of RI

Justice Involved Families-CHW Networking Gathering
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Calling all CHWs who work with judicially-involved clients! Learn about tools and how to attain resources that can benefit those you serve!

From DHCS.CA.gov, “Justice-involved or judicially-involved persons are people who are now, or have spent time, in jails, youth correctional facilities, or prisons. They are at higher risk for injury and death than the general public. They face disproportionate risk of violence, overdose and suicide.” Join CHWARI for this presentation explaining how CHWs can help support clients and familes of this vulnerable population.

Topics and resources

SDOH (how are they affected in reentry, and with current involvement)

Resources

Trauma Informed Care

Strength based treatment

The presenter will be Koren Carbuccia (She/Her/Ella) CPD,CPE,CCHWS,CPRSS, Founder/Owner of WildLife Doula.

About Koren:

In her words, “I provide supportive services that are needed to help BIPOC People with a history of incarceration, and eliminate disparities in Perinatal Postpartum and Community Health Care. As a BIPOC Woman with lived experience like the population I serve, I know what it looks like to go through an ineffective community re entry process, with no individual tailored support. I began this journey in 2005 and the same needs for judicially-involved women are not met to this day.

Why she started WildLife Doula:

With 15+ years of experience, and working for great organizations that molded me to this point, I decided it was time to take my tools and education to create the environment for people who need Perinatal, Postpartum and Community Health Services. My goal is to support a more prosperous future for them, and their children.

It really does take a village!

Understanding Medicaid Redeterminations for Families with Children
2024-01-19 11:00 - 12:00
Are you a community health worker, a professional, or anyone who helps families navigate health care needs? Learn what restarting the Medicaid redetermination process means and how you can be prepared.

In this VIRTUAL session, RIPIN and the RI Medicaid staff will provide detailed information about the resumption of annual Medicaid determinations.

Presenters will share:

An overview of the renewal timeline, including how families can prepare for recertification.

Guidance on how the Medicaid recertification process works for families who are still eligible.

An explanation of coverage options for families losing Medicaid.

Sources of specialized assistance for completing recertifications.

Help detecting and escalating individual and systemic problems.

Looking for more information? Visit the Be Ready. Stay Covered site.

Lecture: Certified Perinatal Workforce: Strong and Growing!
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
Lifespan Community Health AmbassadorsVirtual LectureTuesday February 13, 2024 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm

The Certified Perinatal Workforce: Strong and Growing!

Presented by:

Quatia Osorio, BS-HSM, BSBA, SPM, CCHW, CLC,MCHS, CMCHW, CPE, CHC

Join LCHI to learn about the local certified perinatal workforce, how it is expanding, and the innovative work forces that are seeking to provide complementary and sustaining support to the struggling maternal health care arena in Rhode Island. The discussion will include the certified perinatal doula services, doula referral hotline, lactation programs services, postpartum support initiatives, and information about the new Certified Professional Midwifery Equity Initiative.

Objectives:

Provide the definition of a doula and their scope of practice

Review and highlight the community efforts to improve maternal health outcomes

Describe innovations in community practice, programs, and policies to assist in eliminating maternal health disparities

Identify current proposed initiatives to reduce maternal health disparities

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

envision: Sustaining and Training CHW Work in Addressing Chronic Disease as Underlying Risk Factors
2024-02-22 13:30 - 15:00
OUR NEXT WEBINAR • NUESTRO PRÓXIMO SEMINARIO WEB

Sustaining and Training CHW Work in Addressing Chronic Disease as Underlying Risk Factors

Apoyo y capacitación para los CHW en su labor de abordar las afecciones crónicas como factores de riesgo subyacentes

Thursday, February 22, 20241:30pm EST

The pandemic limited access to preventive care and exacerbated chronic health conditions leading to worse health outcomes. Community Health Workers are recognized for their skills in addressing the underlying risk factors that worsened the impact of COVID-19.

In this webinar we are sharing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supported trainings available to CHWs to address chronic health conditions in their communities. We will also be exploring mechanisms to support this work fiscally.This webinar is open to all. We especially encourage CCR-2109 recipients (CHWs, CHW allies, CHW program staff, etc.) and their partners to attend.Spanish interpretation services will be provided in real-time and a recording of the webinar will be made available after the session for those unable to attend the live webinar.

Read more here.

Oral Health CHW Training
2024-02-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-06 18:00 - 20:00
February 28 AND March 6, 2024 from 6-8pm*

If you are a CHW and want to support individuals’ health, you NEED to pay attention to ORAL health as well as housing needs, food quality and access, mental health etc. Come hear about this crucial piece of overall health that often gets overlooked. Smile!

Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct.

Certificate of 6 hours upon completion. *You must attend both sessions.

Register HERE!

Register here!

A note – when you register you will get your own individualized Zoom link. Please do not share that link with colleagues, and rather, have them register separately. Thanks!

This FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by

Food & Income Security Training
2024-02-29 09:00 - 10:30
Join MLPB and your RI community health worker colleagues for a training on supporting individuals with Food & Income Security on February 29th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM. During this training, you will learn to:

Recognize public policies, systems, and decision-makers that drive food and income security.

Identify key benefits and legal protections that bolster access to food and income.

Apply role-aligned food and income security problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.

This training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using the link below:

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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdu2spzIvG9yRFmqJ0mFfGqnGgh3VBkuf#/registration

Have you seen…

The MLPB Digital Digest is an open-access tool to help workforce colleagues navigate ongoing law and policy changes. It is intended to provide guidance and problem-solving strategies to address a range of key HRSN needs. Check it out!

Envision: CHW Affinity Community of Practice
2024-02-29 13:30 - 15:00
RI CCR CHWs are invited to join the next Community Health Worker (CHW) only Community of Practice (CoP) session on Thursday, February 29, 2024 1:30 PM-3:00 PM! The CHW CoP is designed to support connections, relationship-building and peer-to-peer learning for CHWs. The goal of the CHW CoP is to provide a space for CHWs to share ideas, best practices and build individual and collective capacity for strengthening the CHW workforce in a way that lifts up and honors the lived and professional experiences of CHWs. For the purposes of this CoP, we are defining CHWs as an inclusive term. The CoP is designed for community health representatives, community health workers and promotores, who are frontline public health professionals that share life experience, trust, compassion, cultural and value alignment with the communities where they live and serve.This 90 minute Community of Practice session will be held on 2/29/2024 @ 1:30 EST. Please use the following link to register:https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kde6qqDwqG9DALMXBvd6xTYCj60ZeDDyF [uwmadison.zoom.us]

Taller de Solicitud de Certificación como CHW en Español
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30
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¡Obtén tu Certificación como CHW!

Comienza a preparar tu solicitud, incluye el portafolio, para tu presentación a la Junta de Certificación de RI

Marzo 21, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Esta presentacion sera via Zoom

Si ya ha tomado una capacitación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios y desea orientación sobre cómo solicitar la certificación de CHW en RI, en Español ¡Este taller es para usted! (There is a workshop in English on February 22, 2024.) Este taller virtual es gratuito te dará consejos, preparar tu portafolio. Tenga en cuenta: CHWARI no proporciona la certificación en sí; esa autoridad reside en la Junta de Certificación de RI. Este taller te brindara una orientación básica, pero lo remitirá al RICB para preguntas más complejas.

“Obtener mi certificación CHW me ayudó a conseguir un ascenso en mi trabajo. También me ayudó a seguir adelante con la obtención de una Licenciatura en Ciencias del Comportamiento. Convertirse en una CCHW puede abrir tantas oportunidades, que vale la pena el tiempo y el esfuerzo para obtener la Certificación.”

– Wendy Sanchez, CCHW, Resident Services Manager, ONE Neighborhood Builders

La certificación (o un plan con su empleador para obtenerla) esta certificaciion es necesaria para obtener el reembolso de Medicaid por sus servicios de CHW, ¡Así que regístrese hoy!

*Este taller está abierto a aquellos que:

Han completado 70 horas de Capacitación como 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)

Si están empleados como TCS deberan completar las 1000 horas de trabajo en los proximos dos meses, sino tienen ya las horas requeridas.

Si han completado (o cerca de) 50 horas de supervisión trabajando como 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.

Regístrate para este taller antes de Marzo 21, 2024 Envía un correo electrónico a la Cordinadora Bilingue del Programa de CHWARI, Lina Roman, lroman@ric.edu con cualquier pregunta.

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Esta Capacitacion gratuita esta financiada por el Departamento de Salud del Rhode Island y esta sera dirigida por La Asociación de Trabajadores Comunitarios de las Salud de RI en el Instituto de Educacion en cuidado de la Salud en Rhode Island College.

Learn How to Apply for CHW Certification!

CHW Certification Application Workshop en Español

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

March 21st, 2024, 6pm-7:30pm

Virtual over Zoom

If you have already taken a Community Health Worker core competency training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI, in Spanish, this workshop is for you! (There is a workshop in English on February 22, 2024.) These free virtual workshops will give advice about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; the RI Certification Board does. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions.

Testimonial:

“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted. It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science. Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.”

– Wendy Sanchez, CCHW, Resident Services Manager, ONE Neighborhood Builders

Certification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services, so register today!

*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

Will fulfill the 1000 CHW work hours required within the next two months

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 ASAP!

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If you have any questions, please email CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator, Lina Roman, lroman@ric.edu.

This FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.

CHW Supervisor Training
2024-04-15 18:00 - 20:00
CHW Supervisor Training(Created by Community Health Workers for Community Health Workers)

Advanced, 30 hour training for CHWs currently in the supervisor role or preparing for it

April 15th- July 1st, 2024Weekly, Monday 6-8pmVirtual in ZoomPlus weekly self-paced assignments

Are you currently supervising Community Health Workers or are you preparing for that role? This FREE, virtual, 30 hour training delivered by former CHWs/CHW Supervisors is for YOU!The training gives you the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness. Experience in or deep familiarity with CHW work is necessary.

Must be fluent in English.

Topics include:

Foundation for CHW Supervision

Supervision Practices

Restorative Practices and Conflict Resolution

Hiring and Onboarding CHWs

Building Community Partnerships

Keeping CHWs Safe

Quality Improvement &Community Health Worker Ethics

Sustaining Excellent Supervision

Addressing Systemic Racism in Supervision

Requirements: Rhode Island CCHW certified (or applying), employed in RI, currently supervising CHWs or employer plans for you to do so, reference information from a CHW with whom you have worked, and reference information from your current employer.

Schedule: Zoom classes are weekly on Mondays evenings from 6-8pm from April 15th through July 1st. Attendance is required at all sessions. Participants will also turn in weekly assignments of 1-2 hours/week, for a training total of 30 hours.

Apply by April 9th at 5pm. If you have any questions about your appropriateness for this training, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu

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CHW Core Competency Training
2024-04-19 09:30 - 12:30
Get the training you need to apply for CHW Certification!

CHWARI’s FREE virtual 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 3 hours of live zoom training plus 3 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.

This CHW Core Training will run over ZOOM on Friday mornings, 9:30am (ET) to 12:30pm (ET), from April 19 through July 12, 2024. *Please note that this training has different weekly hours than our past core trainings. This is 3 hours each week of zoom class and 3 hours a week of “homework.”*

This is a great time to apply for this training as participants will be encouraged to apply to our CHW Apprenticeship Program. This is an opportunity for new CHWs seeking certification to receive extra guidance, training, and monetary stipends. See here for Apprenticeship Program Requirements.

See the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here.

Learn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here.

Apply Here

Application deadline is April 10 at 5pm. Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! If you have any questions, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant, Dimaura Tavares, at dtavares@ric.edu.

This training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and implemented by CHWARI, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.

Immigration & Benefits Eligibility
2024-04-22 10:00 - 11:30
Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for a training on Immigration & Benefits Eligibility on April 22nd from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. This training was offered in early 2023, and is being reprised on request from CHWs across the state. While much of the material will be similar, the training will cover changes that have occurred in the last year. By the end of this session, you will have learned to:

Recognize the history of and recent changes to the public charge rule impacting immigrant and mixed-status households.

Identify the food security, disability, and health insurance benefits landscape for immigrant and mixed-status households.

Apply role-aligned benefits problem-solving strategies in partnership with immigrant and mixed-status households

This training will be hosted via Zoom — please register here.

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Public Health Summit
2024-04-29 08:00 - 16:00 | Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, United States
“Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity”

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HIV Endorsement Training for CHWs
2024-05-08 09:00 - 12:00
*This training has been delayed from its original start date of 4/10*

SCHEDULE – May 8- July 31, 2024Wednesdays 9am-12pmVirtual over ZoomAttendance at all sessions is required.

“I work with HIV positive women. This training made me feel more comfortable with my engagement skills.”– Katie Gonzalez, CCHW, CPRS

This entry level curriculum will provide specialized training for community health workers serving people living with, at risk for, and impacted by HIV/AIDS. It is open to certified CHWs who are fluent in English.

Modules include:

HIV Testing, Antiretroviral Therapy

Client Engagement and Motivational Interviewing

Social Determinants, Special Populations & Stigma

Behavioral Health (mental health, substance use, domestic violence, grief & loss)

Cultural Humility and Advocacy

HIV Public Health Policies

Ethics, Professional Burnout/Stress, Self-Awareness and Self-Care

This 45 hour virtual training takes place over 12 weeks, with 36 hours 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 here by April 29, 2024 at 5pm. If you have any questions, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu.

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This FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.

Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWs
2024-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWsMay 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2024Wednesday evenings, 6-9pmIn-person at Rhode Island College plus 15 hours of self-paced assignments

Do you feel prepared to support a victim of interpersonal violence after disclosure? Do you know the best trauma-informed practices?

This 30 hour training will aid community health workers in addressing interpersonal violence experienced by clients and help them to access community resources. This course will prepare community health workers with the skills needed to be a victim service advocate. Lisa Hoopis, Director of Education and Training at Sojourner House, will instruct.

Training includes information on:

Domestic violence

Sexual assault

Human trafficking

Boundaries

Trauma-informed care

Safety planning

Crisis intervention

And more

Training will include guest speakers, videos, case studies, group work, and role plays. Fifteen hours will be in person at Rhode Island College and 15 hours will be synchronous. In-person attendance is required at all class sessions.

You must have at least six months of experience as a community health worker in order to take this training. If you have questions about this requirement, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. The deadline for the application is May 3, 2024. Apply now!

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About the Instructor

Lisa Hoopis, Director of Education and Training, Sojourner House (she/they)

Lisa joined Sojourner House in 2019 as Director of Education and Community Programs. Lisa has taught in various departments, as an adjunct faculty at Rhode Island College since 2014.

Lisa is a former undergraduate and graduate student at Rhode Island College and is the former Director of the RIC Women’s Center. Lisa is currently a doctoral student at Johnson and Wales in Educational Leadership. Lisa works closely with school districts and agencies to provide professional and youth development, training, consultations, curriculum development, and assistance in setting up peer education and advocacy programs.

She is a co-founder and active member of the RI HIV STI prevention coalition and an active member of the RI Cross Campus Collaborative to prevent sexual assault on campus. Lisa is a certified curriculum developer, trainer, and evaluator for the VAWA police academy and is co-chair of the RI crime victim service providers. Lisa specializes in inclusive, comprehensive sexuality education and interpersonal violence prevention.

This FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.

Public Health CCHW Training
2024-05-23 17:30 - 20:30
May 23 – July 25th, 2024Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm

Application Deadline May 21st 5pm!

CHWARI is excited to offer this training in Public Health to Rhode Island CHWs! This training is for Rhode Island certified CHWs only (or those currently in the process of applying).

Community Health Workers will:

Acquire a deeper understanding of the areas of public health and relationships between health of individuals, organized entities, and systems.

Gain the skills necessary to advocate for systems-level change towards improving public health in RI.

Have a working knowledge of RI Public Health infrastructure and how the CHW role fits into it.

Understand career/educational options in public health and the skills and educational opportunities necessary to advance and be successfully employed in these areas.

Understand how individuals are impacted from systemic racism and social determinants of health; where they live, learn, work and play.

Training Modules Include:

The CHW Role in Public Health

The Impact of Place on Health

Essential Skills and Knowledge Base (two modules)

Public Health Policy

RI Public Health Infrastructure

CHW Careers in Public Health

Using Case Study (or, Storytelling)

Final Presentations & Debrief

Earn 30 hours towards your CHW Certification!

The virtual Public Health Training will host Zoom classes on Thursdays, 5:30pm – 8:30pm, May 23 – July 25, with an in-person final class at Rhode Island College on that final Thursday the 25th. (NOTE: there will be an assignment due before class begins — what we call “pre-work” — on May 23rd. This will be emailed to you the week before.)

There will be 23 hours of in-class time and approximately 7 hours of assignments to be completed in non-class time. Attendance is required at all class sessions. Please be sure to fill out ALL THREE SECTIONS of the application below. The deadline for the application is May 13 at 5pm. If you have any questions, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu.

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Racial & Social Justice Training for CHWs
2024-06-03 09:00 - 16:00
Schedule:

Virtual: Mondays, June 3, 10 & 17, 9am-4pmIn Person at Rhode Island College: Monday June 24, 11am-2pm

This training is an immersive conversational experience to develop self-awareness and empowerment in the face of racial discrimination, as well as to share strategies and resources to promote racial and social justice in Rhode Island. Participants will engage in discussion of crucial concepts for challenging racism, exploring identity through creative multimedia, and authentically collaborating for more justice at work and in life.

Earn 30 hours toward CHW certification!

Training Facilitators:

Niko Merritt, Co-Founder of Sankofa Community Connection of Newport, RI

Sarah Lawrence, Director, Community Health Worker Association of RI

Kymberlee O’Brien, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience of Leadership, William James College

The deadline for the application is May 28, 5pm. If you have any questions, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu.

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This virtual training is free and funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and conducted by the Community Health Worker Association of RI, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.

RI CHW Conference 2024
2024-06-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
CHW Conference Mission:CHWs come together to advocate for the profession and pave the way towards a future of health equity in Rhode Island.

Thank you for the wonderful energy and to all the CHW hard work that went into this successful event!

Are you interested in planning next year’s conference! Connect with the CHW Voices for Leadership & Advocacy group to learn about the planning process! Check out other opportunities to connect with CHW on our Networking page! Scroll past pictures for conference presentations and resources.

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Post conference resources

Collaborative Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Donna Sennett

Community Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Ámbar Delgado and Geraldine McPhee

Accompanying Resources:

Community Health Workers: Department of Health (ri.gov)

Rhode Island’s Health Equity Zone (HEZ) Initiative: Department of Health (ri.gov)

Take your ACE Test : Understand your health risks. (stopabusecampaign.org)

Emotional Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Wiston Delgado and Perla Fernandez

Accompanying Resources:

Dr Maria Sirois website: https://www.mariasirois.com/

Tedx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohGMg-LJCjs&t=372s

Tricounty programs, including yoga

Yoga flyer, free classes offered in Johnston

Professional Resilience Presentation

Workshop led by Swanette Salazar and Rachel Young

Accompanying Resources:

IGLOO Method for Burnout Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/learning/publichealthburnoutprevention/default.html

https://www.workplacementalhealth.org/employer-resources/infographics/infographic-beating-burnout-at-work

https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/wellbeing/index.html

CHW Communications ToolsWhat is a Community Health Worker (English) (Spanish)Training Videos (English, Spanish, Closed Caption) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS35A8sS2cgaykxgvv4X9lKQSWp8zbQ2c

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Event Overview

Join Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect, collaborate, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification.

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Join Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect, collaborate, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification.​This conference is more than just a gathering—it’s a catalyst for positive change, empowering CHWs to drive impactful interventions, advocate for their communities, and shape the landscape of health in Rhode Island. Join us as we come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of the CHW profession, united in our shared commitment to fostering healthier, more equitable communities across the state.What to ExpectDuring this day-long conference, you’ll connect with fellow CHWs and explore interactive workshops and networking activities with partners. CHW leaders will facilitate the conference using content based on nationally recognized best practices. The conference has been designed around four key pillars to address the most pressing needs CHWs are facing :1. Self-care: Practice self-care in the face of structural challengesIdentify steps needed for self-care amidst the challenges that we face as CHWs. Find peace and balance through community grounding and protective practices. Address trauma using effective resources and principles that you can apply to your role as a community health worker.2. The CHW Profession: Amplify the value of the CHW RoleDevelop your confidence and storytelling skills to amplify the value of the community health worker role. Discover how to recognize and leverage existing community resources to strengthen your impact and effectiveness.3. Resources: Collaborate to realize community resources more fullyExplore the practice of authentic collaboration to ensure consistent access to essential community resources. Map community assets and find champions to understand the wrap-around systems needed for comprehensive care.This Event is Free!We want this conference to be accessible to all community health workers in Rhode Island. As such, the event is entirely free for attendees.MEALS:Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. TRANSPORTATION:​​Arrival by Bus: This venue is on a RIPTA bus route. Plan your trip here. Here is a campus map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall, 110.​​Arrival by Car: Parking lot B, near Roberts Hall, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly. Here is a campus map. Here are directions from Google Maps.​​Certificate of Attendance: Upon request, we can provide this after you complete the session’s evaluation.

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Conference Planning Committee

These CHWs and allies planned this conference for you! Many will facilitate individual workshops. We will add their bios as they come in!

Felix A Colon Jr, LCSW, CHW

Director of Family and Strengthening, Connecting for Children and Families

Felix will facilitate the Networking Session

About Felix

Felix Colon’s decade-long tenure at Connecting for Children and Families (CCF) has been marked by remarkable professional ascent and impactful contributions. Starting as a Family Engagement Coordinator, he rose to become the Director of Family Strengthening, overseeing both the community health worker team and the Front St Family Center. Alongside his tenure, Felix pursued academic advancement, earning a Master’s in Social Work with a Macro focus.In 2017, Felix seized the opportunity to transition into a Diabetes Prevention coach role, igniting a trajectory of leading various Diabetes Prevention programs (DPP), including workshops on Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain Management. Outside CCF, Felix’s commitment to community well-being extended to clinical work with youths aged 11-21 at Jamat Housing: Turning The Corner group home. Here, his focus on Mental Health and Wellness and the Abuse Reactive Treatment Program showcased his exceptional ability to guide individuals through trauma and abuse-related challenges. Felix’s ability to integrate clinical insights into community health initiatives reflects his versatility and dedication to family-centered practice. He is for driving positive change and fostering healthier communities through his advocacy and leadership at CCF and beyond. Felix also co-facilitates monthly Woonsocket Community Health Worker Network meetings with Linda Brunetti from the Autism Project.

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Ámbar Delgado, CCHWManager | Advocacy | Tobacco Free Rhode Island

Ámbar will facilitate the Community Resiliency Worshop

About Ámbar

Ámbar Delgado obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico. In 2018 she relocated to Rhode Island after been accepted at Brown’s University Neuroscience Post-Bac Program. However, it was her innate passion for population-based interventions and moral duty that led her to join the non-profit sector during the heightened of the SARS-19; while also working at nights as a Neuroscience Research Assistant at Brown. While fulfilling her duties as a Project Coordinator for the 02907 Health Equity Zone (HEZ); Ámbar had the opportunity to witness first-hand the impact and importance of Community Health Workers (CHWs) when delivery evidence-based approaches to increase Health Equity. The former been what led her to become a certified CHW. Ámbar’s innate curiosity for learning; led her to apply and being accepted at a summer Global Public Health Program at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2023, centering her final paper manuscript around asthma and air pollution in RI.During her time at West Elmwood Housing 02907 HEZ, Ms. Delgado had the opportunity to address a battery of socio-economic determinants of health such as exacerbated asthma rates, indoors and outdoors air quality, housing and food insecurity, social and emotional resiliency, and health literacy among 02907 demographic. Ámbar is passionate about climate justice, lung health, Policy and Systems changes and Social and Emotional resiliency. Ámbar’s educational background, professional goals, asthma lived experiences and organic interest in lung health, recently led her to join The American Lung Association of RI as the Manager of Advocacy for Tobacco Free RI Network. In her free time, she enjoys using her CHW to serve as a volunteer case worker for the Rhode Island Medical Navigator Partnership with Brown Medical School, spending time with her cat, weightlifting and reading.

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Wiston Delgado Ortegano (he/him/el), CCHW

Community Health Worker, Point32Health

Wiston will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop

About Wiston

Wiston Delgado is a born and raised Venezuelan, who has been living in the United States since 2013. Since that time, he developed real estate projects in Miami – Orlando, Florida, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for 7 years. In 2020 he decided to move to Rhode Island where he certified as a Community Health Worker/ Promotor de Salud.He has worked in different organizations like Progreso Latino, Gateway, and the My Gente program through Lifespan. He was a member for Rhode 2 Equity in Pawtucket and Central Falls area, and currently he is part of the staff at Point32Health/Tufts Health Plan in Rhode Island under Katie Beckett Program to support Parent living for Children with Special needs. There he is a big collaborator because he fully understands the importance of the Latinx community and how to make it more visible.Wiston Currently is Co-lead with Lina Roman the Latinx CHW support Group in Rhode Island. CHWs share their Challenge, listen compassionately and share resources, and get support we need to do the difficult work we do.He is also interested in arts and dancing; He attends a local theater where he’s been part of a few plays.

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Steffany Dejesus (she/her), MPH, CCHWCHW Advocate Supervisor, BosWell Health

Conference Planning Committee

About Steffany

As a certified Community Health Worker, I aim to address social determinants of health surrounding underserved and socioeconomically impacted communities to maintain, protect and improve the health status and wellbeing of our Neighbors. I graduated from Boston University in Massachusetts with my Master of Public Health degree with a specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on bringing social justice and health equity into communities through advocacy and community capacity building. I have experience in program implementation, health education, and environmental health among others public health topics and areas. As a CHW, I hope to continue to address health disparities and the barriers to healthcare and services that are essential to achieve the best possible health outcomes in low-income communities in Rhode Island.

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Daria Diaz (she/her), CHWCommunity Health Worker, Connecting Children & Families

Conference Planning Committee, Event MC

About Daria

Daria Diaz has served the community of Woonsocket as a Community Health Worker for Connecting for Children and Families for about 2 and a half years now. She started as a parent utilizing the services from PAT then became a parent educator. She is a Certified medical interpreter and her goal is to become an immigration specialist and provide those services to those who are documented and undocumented in the city of Woonsocket. She will serve as the MC for the conference.

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Perla Fernadez, BSW, CCHWCommunity Health Worker, TriCounty Health Equity Zone

Perla will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop

Claudia Hincapie, CCHWResident Service Coordinator, One Neighborhood Builders

Conference Planning Committee

Marimir Lora (she/her), BA, CCHW

Community Outreach Advocates SupervisorProvidence Community Health Centers

Marimir will be co-facilitating the Collaborative Resilience Workshop

About Marimir

Marimir is the Community Outreach Advocate’s supervisor at Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC). She has worked in the CHW field since 2019 when she was recruited by PCHC and joined the first CHW apprenticeship program in RI. She was promoted to the Senior CHW position at PCHC in 2021, and later transitioned to supervisor of the community health worker team. She is a CHW board certified with a specialty in Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Endorsement and holds a bachelor’s degree in Organization Leadership and Change from College Unbound.Marimir was born and raised in The Dominican Republic and moved to the U.S. 9 years ago. She was previously working as a Certified Nursing Assistant taking care of predominantly Hispanic patients who were homebound in their home and in need of supports and services; that’s when she realized she needed to do more for her community based on what she had seen her patients experience such as a lack of support, knowledge, and awareness of needs.She has worked with many Health Equity Zones to address socioeconomic and racial inequities, bringing personal and professional experiences to the discussion. She has participated in many events such as the Unity Conference with the NACHW; bringing awareness on the impact of CHWs and the role they play in improving access to healthcare, helping connect support systems, and increasing access to social services.

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Geraldine McPhee, CCHWPolicy & Systems Specialist, RIPIN

Community Health Worker Consultant, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)

Geraldine will facilitate the Community Resilience Workshop

About Gerry

Geraldine McPhee has over 45 years of experience building community with people with disabilities and learning differences. She is a CCHW and a recognized facilitator of family and community engagement at RIPIN, Inc. With support from the Rhode Island Department of Health, she co-founded RI CHW Voices with Swanette Salazar. She finds resiliency in relationships with others, in nature, and through the arts.

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Lina Roman (she/her), CCHW

Community Health Worker, Integra

Bilingual Coordinator, Community Health Worker Association of RI

Lina will provide the opening words to the conference

About Lina

Lina Roman, holds an Associate Certificate in Computer Office Technology from New England Tech, a Certificate in Social and Human Services from Rhode Island College, and certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) from RIC/CHWARI. Over the years, she has dedicated herself to serving the Hispanic community, leveraging her skills and expertise to ensure access to vital health programs and resources.As the Bilingual Program Coordinator at CHWARI, she leads training sessions in Spanish for our CHWs, empowering them to effectively serve Spanish-speaking populations. At Integra Care of New England, she has spent 6 ½ years as a CCHW in a complex care program, assisting patients in addressing both medical conditions and social needs, particularly those frequenting emergency rooms.“My passion lies in advocating for the Hispanic community, with a focus on preventing and managing chronic illnesses. I have been a staunch advocate for lead poisoning prevention, striving to protect families from this pervasive threat. Additionally, my involvement as a Board Director at CLAP underscores my commitment to addressing disparities, particularly concerning the homeless population.In 2023, I served as an ambassador for the 1st Conference for CHWs in RI, furthering my dedication to advancing the field. Currently, I lead a Latinx Support Group for CHWs in RI, providing mentorship and support to new CHWs while fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.I participated this year as a Panelist on the Summit for RIPHA 2024, Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity; my topic was talk in regards to “Bridging Communication Gaps in Marginalized Communities as Latinx”.Looking ahead, I am committed to continuing my education and expanding my impact within the Hispanic community and the most important is educating them how to prevent chronic conditions and be healthier. Whether through further certifications, innovative initiatives, or policy advocacy, I am determined to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve. I do want to explore other areas and used all my experience and expertise as a CHW to help our communities.”

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Swanette Salazar (she/her), CCHW

Lead Community Health Worker Consultant, CTC-RI, Community Health Worker Supervisor, FSRI

Swanette will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop

About Swanette

Swanette Salazar is the RI Community Health Worker Ambassador for the National Association of Community Health Workers and the Lead Community Health Worker for the First Connection Program at the Family Service of Rhode Island non-profit organization. In her role, she serves new families, foster youth, and families with children. She also serves as the Lead CHW Consultant for the Rhode Island Equity Initiative, where she actively supports CHWs as an engaged partner for multidisciplinary teams, valuing their contributions and advancing community and clinical linkages. Swanette has been recognized as part of the Governor’s Team Rhode Island and was recently named the 2024 Elizabeth Burke Bryant Hero Award recipient from Brown University’s Hassenfeld Institute for her work with children and families in RI.

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Donna Sennett (she/her), CHW

Lead Community Health Worker, Thundermist Health Center

Donna will facilitate the Collabortive Resilience Workshop

About Donna

Donna Sennett is a resident of Wakefield, Rhode Island and has been serving Washington County for the past 20 years, originally as an Elementary School Principal in Matunuck and then as the Education and Training Manager for the Exeter Job Corps Academy. Following her work at EJCA, she served as an Outreach Case Manager for ten years in a community mental health center. Wanting to be able to work with patients drawing on her own lived experiences, Donna became trained as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, helping to open the Hope Recovery Center in Westerly through her work with Parent Support Network. While there, she trained as a Certified Community Health Worker and is now a Lead CHW at Thundermist Health Center in South County where she specializes in working with older populations, those who are unhoused and those with co-occurring disorders.Donna also serves on the RI Certification Board Board of Directors where she is active in support of CPRS and CCHW training programs and for whom she assisted in updating the standards for CHW Certification. She also serves on the Galilee Mission Board of Directors, an organization that serves those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders.Donna is the proud mother of two children and the nana of one grandson, and has been happily married for 33 years.

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Rachel Young (she/her), CHW

Engagement Coordinator, Alliance for Community Health Worker Employers, Health Initiatives, RIPIN

Rachel will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop

About Rachel

Rachel Young, Engagement Coordinator for the Alliance for CHW Employers, is passionate about a holistic approach to promoting health and wellness, focusing not only on individual behavior change but also on building organizational capacity and community support systems. As a facilitator of wellness workshops, she believes strongly that sharing evidence-based practices, enables individuals to make informed decisions about their health and equips them with the knowledge and tools to make positive lifestyle changes.

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keynote speaker – Kurt Faustin

Kurt Faustin, (he/him), BBA, BS

Founder & Keynote Speaker for the Dropout Academy, Executive Director EforAll Roxbury

info@kurtfaustin.com

Kurt Faustin is a father, entrepreneur, coach, storyteller, success strategist, and New England Resident. He is a former writer for HuffPost and Forbes and has worked with organizations like Harvard University, Chase Bank, and United Way. He founded the Dropout Academy, a career development organization that helps bridge the gap between mental health and performance, emphasizing emotional intelligence, goal setting, and stress management. Kurt has lived experience and understands many of the struggles we face as professionals and in our communities. He has goals to redefine success, works towards breaking down systems, and helps strengthen his communities one individual, group, or organization at a time.

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schedule

2024 Schedule

8:00 – Registration & Breakfast9:10 – Welcome9:30 – Keynote Speaker10:45 – Resilience Workshops12:00 – Lunch1:00 – Group Energizer1:30 – Resource Tabling & Soapbox1:45 – Networking Session & Bingo!2:30 – Affinity Groups3:00 – Closeout & Raffle

parking & Bus

Rhode Island College is located at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908.

Parking lot B, near Roberts Hall, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly. Plan your trip here. Here is a map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall, 110 (google map)600 Library Road, North Providence, RI 02908, USA

Photo Booth

Get Professional Photos Taken!

Are you a CHW interested in networking with other professionals? Stop by our photobooth for a free professional headshot. The booth will run from 12-4pm in room 106

Get Your Photos

In the week(s) following the conference, our photographer will share your photos with you via the email address provided at the time of sign-up. A link to Dropbox will be provided in the email, which you can follow to find high-resolution copies of the images available for you to download.

Use Your Photos

Once downloaded, you can use your new professional headshots as a networking tool to help other professionals in the field recognize you. You can use the headshot as a profile photo on LinkedIn, your resume, or business card for better visibility in the professional world.

CHW resources

self-Care

Self-Care for the Chronic and Demoralizing Stress of Racism

4 self-care questions to ask yourself this semester

Understanding Vicarious Trauma

Self-Care Toolkit for Employer & Supervisor

Profession

The C3 Project Roles & Competencies

The Six Pillars of Community Health Workers

“We are born, not made” CHW Anthem

Community health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:” Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities

Resources

Pathways to Population

Community Health Care Resource

Search: 101 Conversation Goals & Reflections

Contact Info

Contact Michelle Mooney for conference questions at mmooney@ctc-ri.org

Tabling Partners:

These partners will be onsite to talk about the services they offer to support CHWs and their clients:

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) CHW Program is excited and proud to join other local partners in supporting this new initiative through its federal grant award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR Grant 2109). Other supporting partners providing technical assistance and logistical support include RIPIN,

Employment MLPB Training
2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:30
Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for a training on Employment on July 25th from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. By the end of this session, you will have learned to:

Recognize public policies, systems, and structures that impact people’s employment opportunities

Identify benefits and rights, including legal protections, available to workers

Apply strategies to support workers enforcing their rights and accessing available employment benefits

Register Here

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6prTIpH9KVZChrRpsZAuHpsneng-ta

Envision Webinar- Program Showcase
2024-07-25 13:30 - 14:30
Envision Equity Webinar

July webinar – July 25th1:30pm ESTCHW Program Showcase featuring State, Tribal, Local and Island Nation Health Departments

Presenters will highlight how CCR-2109 supports the development of their CHW programs with an emphasis on CHW voice and leadership. We will be celebrating the successes of local, tribal, state and Island Nation health departments. envision will demonstrate how myenvision, an online community platform, is strengthening the CHW workforce by creating sustainable connections across the country, island, and sovereign nations.

Read more and register here

Lead Prevention for CHWs Networking Gathering
2024-08-22 12:00 - 13:30
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!

Since 1992, the Childhood Lead Action Project has worked to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island through parent support, community education, and advocacy.

Laura 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!

Register!

Older Adults & Dementia Care Training
2024-08-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Rhode Island College, 107 Alger Hall, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Office of Health Aging Presents: Community Health Worker Older Adult Training

This 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.

This 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.

All 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:

Building Holistic Relationship with Older Adults (35-hours) a RICB Specialization

Dementia Competent Practice: Promoting Dignity & Person-Centered Care (5-hours).

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The 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):

August 24, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person

August 31, 2024 and September 7, 2024 no in-person classes; participants complete online work •

September 14, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person

September 21, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person

September 28, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person

October 5, 2024 9am – 3pm in-person

Upon completing the training, participants will increase their understanding of:

Community Health Workers (CHWs), Aging & the Workforce

Sociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities

Practice Perspectives: Building Partnerships that Empower

Social Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities

Threats to Healthy Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia (5-hours)

Healthy Aging

Empowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation

In 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.

Please submit your application by August 20th. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance by the 21st.

If you have questions, please contact Tonya Glantz (401-456-4626; tglantz@ric.edu).

Click here to apply: Office of Health Aging Presents: Community Health Worker Older Adult Training Application

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Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge for CHWs
2024-08-31 10:00 - 14:00
¡Invitación Especial para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud Hispanos (Community Health Workers/CHW)!

Como 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.

Este evento especial se llevará a cabo el:

Día: Sábado, 31 de agosto de 2024

Hora:10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Durante la jornada, se ofrecerá el taller:

Importancia del Conocimiento en Salud Mental y Adicciones para los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud (Con horas de Educación Continua)

El evento es TOTALMENTE GRATIS, pero se requiere registración previa para asegurar su lugar.

¡No se pierda esta oportunidad única de aprendizaje y reconocimiento!

Inscríbase hoy mismo presionando en el enlace y únase a nosotros en un día de crecimiento profesional y celebración de su valioso trabajo.

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Special 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.

This 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.

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Self Care Training
2024-11-06 09:00 - 10:30
Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare presents this FREE self-care training, led by instructors from Bradley Hospital.

This interactive 90 minute presentation will explore the five domains of self-care and the benefits of implementing self-care strategies within our daily routine. Diving deeper into the concept of self-compassion, participants gain a better understanding of their personal self-compassion skills by completing an evidence-based assessment. Participants engage in several self-care and mindfulness techniques which can be used throughout the day across multiple settings.

Participants will complete an evaluation and receive certificate of completion by email.

Please register by Monday November 4th:

Register

Please contact Tonya Glantz, Interim Director of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College, with questions: tglantz@ric.edu

Bradley Hospital, Brown University Health

Self-Care (Online)
2024-12-04 09:00 - 10:30
Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free online training.

This interactive 90 minute presentation will explore the five domains of self-care and the benefits of implementing self-care strategies within our daily routine. Diving deeper into the concept of self-compassion, participants gain a better understanding of their personal self-compassion skills by completing an evidence-based assessment. Participants engage in several self-care and mindfulness techniques which can be used throughout the day across multiple settings.

Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one day before. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.

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Suicide Prevention (In-Person)
2024-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
In-person at Rhode Island College

Suicide: Screening, Prevention and ResponseColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screen Version

Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free training.

Every 11 minutes, someone in the United States dies by suicide. Suicide is a preventable public health problem and prevention depends in large part on appropriate screening and response. In order for school districts to meet the guidelines set forth within the Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act, The Bradley Learning Exchange has developed the Suicide: Prevention, Screening and Response training specifically geared to-wards educational settings for individuals who do not have a background in behavioral health.

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The room number, parking pass and campus map will be emailed to registrants 1 day before. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.

Culturally Competent Palliative Care
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
Brown University Health Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture

Palliative Care is whole person medical care for those with serious illness. Discrimination, racism and bias have been shown to have significant impacts on healthcare outcomes in those who experience it. This presentation will explore impacts on health, outcomes and discuss barriers to care. Presented by Karina Santos, NP, ACHPN, Hope Health

Tuesday December 10 | 12 to 1 pm

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Substance Use Disorder (Online)
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:30
Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free training.

This virtual training is designed to provide participants with a brief introduction to the complexities of substance use and overuse. Participants will review concepts such as addiction, dependence, and general signs and symptoms of substance use. Learners will have the opportunity to review the four most frequently misused substances, signs of overdose and useful evidence-based interventions. This training will conclude with sharing information with participants on the stigma and barriers associated with substance use.

The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 1 day before. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.

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Autism Thinking (Online)
2024-12-12 09:00 - 10:30
Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education Health Care is proud to partner with instructors from the Bradley Learning Exchange to offer this free training.

Autism Thinking: Understanding the Core Challenges of ASD and How to Support an Individual Across the Day.

“Autism Thinking” is designed to inform participants of the neurodevelopmental characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Topics include, but are not limited to: Executive Functioning, Context Blindness, Theory of Mind, Central Coherence, Joint Attention, and One-Channel Processing. An understanding of these characteristics and challenges arms participants with the knowledge required to support individuals with ASD in their daily lives (in the classroom, in the home, or in the community). This presentation ends with a discussion of the methods used to support individuals with ASD. These practical tools and strategies will help participants be proactive and confident in their efforts to support individuals with autism in a variety of settings.

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Zoom link will be sent 2 days before the class. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.

Self-Care (Online)
2025-01-08 09:00 - 10:30
Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare presents this FREE self-care training, led by instructors from the Bradley Hospital Learning Exchange.

This interactive 90-minute presentation will explore the five domains of self-care and the benefits of implementing self-care strategies within our daily routine. Diving deeper into the concept of self-compassion, participants gain a better understanding of their personal self-compassion skills by completing an evidence-based assessment. Participants engage in several self-care and mindfulness techniques which can be used throughout the day across multiple settings.

Please join us on 1/8/25 from 9:00am – 10:30 am on Zoom as we join with our colleagues from the Bradley Learning Exchange for this online training.

Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 1 day prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be provided to participants.

Register ASAP!

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