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SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:Jun 7 and Jun 21\, 6-8pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 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! \n\n\n\nDr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \n\n\n\nCertificate of 6 hours upon completion \n\n\n\nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nA 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-5/2023-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T133000
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SUMMARY:Envision Webinar: CHW Core Consensus Project 101:
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION TO NATIONAL CONSENSUS-DRIVEN CHW CORE ROLES\, QUALITIES\, AND SKILLS \n\n\n\n\n\nThis capacity-building training will cover the decades-long history of field-driven CHW roles and competencies\, including the qualities and skills foundational to successful CHW practice. Using active learning approaches\, Envision Equity will share the CHW Core Consensus (C3) Project process and the resulting roles and competencies. Through guided activities\, participants will begin to align C3 Project CHW core roles and competencies to their roles\, scope of work\, and areas of responsibility. \n\n\n\nMore Details \n\n\n\n\nDate: June 22\, 2023\n\n\n\nTime: 1:30 – 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)\n\n\n\nFormat: Online / virtual webinar / interactive\n\n\n\nWho may attend: This webinar is open to all CCR-2109 recipients (CHWs\, CHW allies\, CHW program staff\, etc.) and their partners\n\nIn other words\, if you are reading this\, you’re invited!\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to join: Register in advance using this online form.\n\nEnvision will later email you the Zoom meeting link.\n\n\n\n\n\nLanguage support: Spanish interpretation services will be provided in real-time during the webinar.\n\n\n\n\nHow to access this training later: A  recording of the webinar’s main presentation will be posted on the Envision Equity website at a later date. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-consensus-project-101introduction-to-national-consensus-driven-chw-core-roles-qualities-and-skills/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T203000
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SUMMARY:Older Adults CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:“Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults:  A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” Training for certification in the Specialty of Older Adults.  \n\n\n\nThe virtual Older Adults Training will run over Zoom on Thursdays\, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, from May 18 through July 13\, 2023. There will not be a class on June 29. Attendance is required at all class sessions. \n\n\n\nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the Workforce\n\n\n\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia\n\n\n\nHealthy Aging\n\n\n\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\, and assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time weekly.Eligibility: \n\n\n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for) \n\n\n\nExperience working or volunteering with the older adult population\n\n\n\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. Read more about applying for the endorsement here.  This is NOT the application for this training. \n\n\n\nThe deadline for the application is Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023 at 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-chw-training-3/2023-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Repeat,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T203000
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SUMMARY:Older Adults CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:“Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults:  A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” Training for certification in the Specialty of Older Adults.  \n\n\n\nThe virtual Older Adults Training will run over Zoom on Thursdays\, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, from May 18 through July 13\, 2023. There will not be a class on June 29. Attendance is required at all class sessions. \n\n\n\nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the Workforce\n\n\n\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia\n\n\n\nHealthy Aging\n\n\n\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\, and assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time weekly.Eligibility: \n\n\n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for) \n\n\n\nExperience working or volunteering with the older adult population\n\n\n\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. Read more about applying for the endorsement here.  This is NOT the application for this training. \n\n\n\nThe deadline for the application is Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023 at 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-chw-training-3/2023-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Repeat,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T113000
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SUMMARY:MLPB - Criminal Systems Involvement Training
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB on a training on supporting individuals with Criminal Systems Involvement on July 11th from 10:00AM-11:30AM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize factors that drive disproportionate system involvement and incarceration.\n\n\n\nIdentify common barriers to resources confronted by people who have interacted with criminal systems.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned problem-solving strategies to support people who have interacted with criminal systems.\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfuysrj0iGNMriby230pxCWv9EbYRXUhQ
URL:https://chwari.org/event/mlpb-criminal-systems-involvement/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T203000
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SUMMARY:Older Adults CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:“Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults:  A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” Training for certification in the Specialty of Older Adults.  \n\n\n\nThe virtual Older Adults Training will run over Zoom on Thursdays\, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, from May 18 through July 13\, 2023. There will not be a class on June 29. Attendance is required at all class sessions. \n\n\n\nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the Workforce\n\n\n\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia\n\n\n\nHealthy Aging\n\n\n\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\, and assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time weekly.Eligibility: \n\n\n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for) \n\n\n\nExperience working or volunteering with the older adult population\n\n\n\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. Read more about applying for the endorsement here.  This is NOT the application for this training. \n\n\n\nThe deadline for the application is Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023 at 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-chw-training-3/2023-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Repeat,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T193000
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SUMMARY:CHW Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nJuly 19\, 6pm-7:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\n*This workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave 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)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-certification-application-workshop-5/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230628T183519Z
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SUMMARY:CHWs & Data Training
DESCRIPTION:“Building A Healthy Relationship with Data & Making Informed Decisions”\n\n\n\nAugust 9th\, 16th\, & 23rd  12:00pm-1:30pm\n\n\n\nAre you a Community Health Worker Advocating for change?  \n\n\n\nAre you hoping to impact your community more effectively?  \n\n\n\nIf so\, this course\, “CHWs and Data\,” is for you! \n\n\n\nData helps us make decisions in everyday life\, and it also informs decision-making in public health. In this course\, you’ll discover how understanding public health data and its features can help you gain insights\, communicate health information\, and effectively advocate for your community.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives  \n\n\n\n\nDefine basic concepts involved in data analytics and types of data used in Public Health. \n\n\n\nDiscuss sources of trustable data. \n\n\n\nComprehend the role of data in Public Health to advocate for Policy change.\n\n\n\nOutline the role of data in addressing Health Equity obstacles and advocating for social justice in marginalized communities.\n\n\n\nDescribe the CHW’s role in Data collection/Interpretation and Community Education.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of data in understanding Social Determinants of Health.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the advantage of using data in designing community education and defining dissemination approaches. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nThis course will be a total of 6 continuing education hours.   \n\n\n\nHosted by CHWARI in partnership with the Rhode Island Public Health Association (RIPHA) this three module course will feature co-instruction from: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chws-data-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230628T201932Z
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SUMMARY:Racial and Social Justice Training
DESCRIPTION:Racial and Social Justice Training for CHWs\n\n\n\nThursdays: August 10\, 17\, & 249:00 am-4:00 pm*Must attend all sessions* \n\n\n\nWant to combat racism and promote social justice at work and in your communities? \n\n\n\nThis training will bring you together with other CHWs to share experiences and ideas for resisting racist and unjust policies and practices\, and for better understanding and practicing cultural humility. Come do some deep diving into how to positively and systematically impact the workplace and your communities! \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\n This training is a total of 30 hours including instruction (23 hours) and self-paced work (7 hours). \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. The deadline for the application has been extended to Monday July 31\, Noon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/racial-and-social-justice-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T140000
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CREATED:20230818T135247Z
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SUMMARY:Envison CHW Core Consensus Project 301
DESCRIPTION:Specialized TrainingCapacitación especializada\n\n\n\nMonday\, August 21st\, 2023 – Lunes\, 21 de agosto de 202312pm-2pmCHW Core Consensus Project 301 \n\n\n\nMonday will be the next training in the C3 training series which will continue the conversation and knowledge shared during the envision webinar of June 22nd\, CHW Core Consensus (C3) Project 101 and expand on skills introduced in C3 201 training.Note that you can attend this training even if you did not attend either the webinar or the first session.This will be a hands-on participatory training to apply the C3 Project roles and competencies into practice with considerations of various settings. Participants will be asked to have their video on\,  engage\, and actively participate in small groups.Objectives: Analyze Core CHW Roles doing a crosswalk with CHW skills that applyApply specific/pre-assigned C3 Project roles in a role play using case scenariosDraft an action plan for utilizing C3 Project core roles and competencies for role integration in various settings\n\n\n\nThe pre-workWe strongly encourage you to review the  C3 Project CHW Roles and Competencies Review Checklist\, and the slide decks and videos from the 101 & 201 trainings.   Use the button below to access the materials.\n\n\n\nreview the materials\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envison-chw-core-consensus-project-301/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230721T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T184706Z
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SUMMARY:Expanding Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care: Diversity among Hispanic/Latinx youth and families Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Mi Gente Program and more invite you to the FREE conference Expanding Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care: Diversity among Hispanic/Latinx youth and families on August 25 & 26 at Hilton Providence. \n\n\n\n\nAugust 25th Attendees (8:00am- 4:30pm): Mental Health Professionals\n\n\n\nAugust 26th Attendees (8:00am- 12:00pm): Mental Health Professionals\n\n\n\nAugust 26th Attendees (12:00pm- 4:30pm): Community Members (Presentation in Spanish)\n\n\n\n\nFree CE credits for a maximum of 6.5 credits will be available for psychiatrists and psychologists. A certificate of attendance will be made available for CHWs.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/expanding-culturally-responsive-mental-health-care-diversity-among-hispanic-latinx-youth-and-families-conference/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230130T211038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T165313Z
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder Certificate Training
DESCRIPTION:September 13th & 14th\, 2023\, 8am-5pm\n\n\n\nThis training is presented by “Post-partum Support International” and we have posted it here so that our members will see it.   See their flyer below! Direct questions to: orrinbanta@postpartum.net \n\n\n\n*This training and its follow up will fulfill the pre-requisites required for folks to sit for the exam to get a perinatal mental health certification. That allows professionals\, like doulas\, to expand their scope to screen for mood disorders\, and provide group sessions of therapy as non-licensed clinical providers.* \n\n\n\nThis two-day course\, taught by expert and engaging faculty\, uses a thorough\, evidence-based curriculum designed for psychiatrists\, nurses\, physicians\, social workers\, mental health providers\, childbirth professionals\, social support providers\, and anyone interested in building skills for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders. \n\n\n\n*Optional Event on September 15th: PSI’s Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy event \n\n\n\nClick for pdf flyer\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/perinatal-mood-anxiety-disorder-certificate-training/2023-09-13/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder Certificate Training
DESCRIPTION:September 13th & 14th\, 2023\, 8am-5pm\n\n\n\nThis training is presented by “Post-partum Support International” and we have posted it here so that our members will see it.   See their flyer below! Direct questions to: orrinbanta@postpartum.net \n\n\n\n*This training and its follow up will fulfill the pre-requisites required for folks to sit for the exam to get a perinatal mental health certification. That allows professionals\, like doulas\, to expand their scope to screen for mood disorders\, and provide group sessions of therapy as non-licensed clinical providers.* \n\n\n\nThis two-day course\, taught by expert and engaging faculty\, uses a thorough\, evidence-based curriculum designed for psychiatrists\, nurses\, physicians\, social workers\, mental health providers\, childbirth professionals\, social support providers\, and anyone interested in building skills for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders. \n\n\n\n*Optional Event on September 15th: PSI’s Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy event \n\n\n\nClick for pdf flyer\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/perinatal-mood-anxiety-disorder-certificate-training/2023-09-14/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230811T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T133230Z
UID:10000591-1694696400-1694700000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Law & Policy Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Are you a CHW dealing with a complex client issue that might benefit from legal problem-solving?” \n\n\n\nAre you looking for more information on clients’ rights and legal protections? \n\n\n\nDo you need help understanding the latest Medicaid re-enrollment process?If you answered “yes” to any of these\, please attend our next MLPB Community of Practice meeting on September 14th.  It’s an opportunity for CHWs to get important policy/legal updates and bring “tough questions/cases” for problem-solving (for example\, housing\, food and income security\, utilities\, criminal systems involvement\, or something else.) \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOuvqzooEtJZcHVQ-BtoQRzq9EZQn7Cu#/
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-law-policy-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230802T145519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T145621Z
UID:10000587-1694714400-1694721600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:desplácese hacia abajo para español \n\n\n\nSeptember 14- December 14\, Thursdays 6-8pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\nClasses are Thursdays 6-8pm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nApply Here!\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is Thursday August 31 at midnight.  Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacitación en Competencias Básicas de CHW\n\n\n\n14 de Septiembre 2023 – 14 de Diciembre 2023 \n\n\n\nJueves de 6:00pm-8:00 pm \n\n\n\nLa 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. \n\n\n\nVea las competencias básicas de un trabajador de salud comunitario aquí. \n\n\n\nObtenga información sobre cómo obtener su Certificación de Trabajador de Salud Comunitario aquí. (Este no es el enlace para aplicar para esta capacitación.) \n\n\n\nLa capacitación se llevará a cabo virtualmente en la plataforma Zoom los Jueves 6pm-8pm.   Los aplicantes tienen que hablar un Inglés fluido. \n\n\n\n\nAplica Hoy!\n\n\n\n\nLa fecha límite de hacer su solicitud es el 31 de augusto\, 11:59pm. \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envíe un correo electrónico a Lina Roman: joinchwari@gmail.com  Los aplicantes tienen que hablar un Inglés fluido. \n\n\n\nFinanciado por el Departamento de Salud de Rhode Island. Implementado por el Instituto de Educación en Salud de Rhode Island College y CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-7/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230130T212818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T165434Z
UID:10000405-1694764800-1694795400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is presented by “Post-partum Support International” and we have posted it here so that our members will see it. See their flyer below! Direct questions to: orrinbanta@postpartum.net \n\n\n\n*This training combined with the Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder Certificate Training will fulfill the pre-requisites required for folks to sit for the exam to get a perinatal mental health certification. That allows professionals\, like doulas\, to expand their scope to screen for mood disorders\, and provide group sessions of therapy as non-licensed clinical providers.* \n\n\n\nSummary\n\n\n\nPSI’s Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training is an evidence-based curriculum designed for mental health and psychotherapy providers who have previously completed at least fourteen hours of perinatal mental health training. This advanced training covers differential diagnosis\, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches\, and advanced therapeutic issues. It combines expert presentation with case studies\, group discussion\, and practical examples of treatment approaches. This course or an equivalent six-hour advanced training course is a pre-requisite for the Perinatal Mental Health Certification\, in the mental health/psychotherapy specialty. Registration includes training binder and continuing education credits. \n\n\n\nClick for PDF flyer\n\n\n\nAdmission\n\n\n\n\n$250.00  –  Advanced Training Registration Fee\n\n\n\n$150.00  –  Student Registration Fee\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/advanced-perinatal-mental-health-psychotherapy-training/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230914T182701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184156Z
UID:10000594-1697652000-1697659200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:October 18th\, 6pm-8pm AND October 25\, 6pm-8pm* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 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! \n\n\n\nDr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \n\n\n\nCertificate of 6 hours upon completion. *You must attend both sessions.   \n\n\n\nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nA 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-6/2023-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230714T152848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T174412Z
UID:10000575-1697702400-1697734800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Doula Training
DESCRIPTION:When: October 19-22\, 2023Where: Providence\, RI 02903How: In Person (No Virtual/No Hybrid)Cost: $1200/pp (up to 50% scholarships available)Sign Up: https://bit.ly/octridoulatraining2023 \n\n\n\nInstructors: Quatia Osorio\, CPE \n\n\n\nThe COPE program uses a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed curriculum that includes comprehensive perinatal workforce training: doula\, childbirth educator\, and lactation. Doulas are not medical providers or provide clinical care in any setting. Medical training or background is not relevant or required to become a Certified Doula. This training increases cultural competency\, humility\, and sensitivity for working with a racially and ethnically intentionally disadvantaged population in perinatal care. The training focuses on increasing the Black & BIPOC Certified Perinatal Doula workforce and expanding doulas for RI perinatal community.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/doula-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230921T185148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T185315Z
UID:10000601-1698148800-1698154200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nOctober 24\, 12-1:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\n*This workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave 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)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-certification-application-workshop-6/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20230914T182701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184156Z
UID:10000595-1698256800-1698264000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:October 18th\, 6pm-8pm AND October 25\, 6pm-8pm* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 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! \n\n\n\nDr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \n\n\n\nCertificate of 6 hours upon completion. *You must attend both sessions.   \n\n\n\nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nA 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-6/2023-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231017T152429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T132045Z
UID:10000605-1698321600-1698327000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Asthma CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:CHW Networking Gathering with RI’s Asthma Control ProgramOctober 26\, 12pm -1:30pm \n\n\n\nDo you work with clients who suffer from asthma? \n\n\n\nDo you suspect that maybe environmental or housing factors are contributing to asthma challenges? \n\n\n\nGather virtually with your fellow CHWs and Ashley Robinette\, MPH\, the Asthma Program Manager of RI’s Asthma Control Program\, to learn more about asthma and how to provide support and resources to clients and families. \n\n\n\nAfter the Q&A there will be time for CHW Networking! Bring links to your resources! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/asthma-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231016T182745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T140806Z
UID:10000602-1698399000-1698406200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:October 27th\, 2023- February 9th\, 2024Fridays 9:30am-11:30am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\nClasses are Fridays 9:30am to 11:30am \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is Monday\, October 23 at midnight.   Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231017T140550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T135550Z
UID:10000603-1698930000-1698935400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Federal Disabilities Benefits Training
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this training you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize public policies that support – and sometimes harm – workers with disabilities.\n\n\n\nIdentify legal protections to keep employment during medical leave and available income supports for those who can no longer work.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned problem-solving strategies in partnership with those with disabilities that you serve.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Federal Disability Benefits training here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAlso\, learn about the Immigration Status Basics Training on November 28th!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/federal-disabilities-benefits-training/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231103T175642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T151829Z
UID:10000619-1700568000-1700573400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives en Español
DESCRIPTION:Talk Saves Lives™ (TSL): Para las comunidades latinx e hispanas \n\n\n\nEsta presentación cubrirá lo que sabemos sobre la salud mental y el suicidio\, la investigación más actualizada sobre la prevención y lo que todos podemos hacer para ayudar a salvar vidas.Los participantes aprenderán sobre los factores de riesgo más comunes y las señales de advertencia en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\, así como la forma de mantenernos a nosotros mismos\, a nuestros seres queridos y a los de nuestra comunidad a salvo. \n\n\n\nLos participantes serán capaces de: \n\n\n\n\nDescribir el alcance del problema del suicidio en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir el riesgo de suicidio y los factores de protección específicos de lascomunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir las señales de advertencia del suicidio\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo obtener ayuda para uno mismo o para alguien en una crisis suicida\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo buscar y ofrecer apoyo para uno mismo o para otros.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegístrate\n\n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives for Hispanic /Latinx Communities \n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives is AFSP‘s introduction to suicide prevention program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death\, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, and the strategies that prevent it.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will cover what we know about mental health and suicide\, the most up-to-date research on prevention\, and what we can all do to help save lives.Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs in Latinx and Hispanic communities\, as well as how to keep ourselves\, our loved ones and those in our community safe. \n\n\n\nThis module focuses on Latinx and Hispanic populations. This training will be presented in Spanish. We are looking into an English translation during the Zoom but that is only a tenative option.  If you would like to attend Talk Saves Lives in English\, go to www.afsp.org/rhodeisland to choose a date and register.    \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe warning signs of suicide\n\n\n\nExplain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis\n\n\n\nExplain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/talk-saves-lives-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231017T143502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T135524Z
UID:10000604-1701172800-1701178200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Immigration Status Basics
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! Immigration Status Basics will be held on November 28\, 2023 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize different types of immigration status.\n\n\n\nIdentify public policies\, systems\, and decisionmakers that impact the health and well-being of immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned immigration status problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/immigration-status-basics/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231204T165955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T165956Z
UID:10000658-1702371600-1702389600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Substance Exposed Newborn Conference
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 12\,  9 AM to 2 PMCrowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick or Online$20 \n\n\n\nThere’s still time to register for the sixth annual Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Conference! This conference brings together clinical\, research\, and community content experts to raise awareness of evidence and emerging best practices and policy information as well as statewide resources to support pregnant and postpartum people and their babies and families affected by prenatal substance exposure. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-exposed-newborn-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231201T160944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T161931Z
UID:10000643-1702382400-1702386000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nNavigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Cecilia Fix\, Director of the Division of Addiction Medicine at Lifespan \n\n\n\nThis presentation will address how opioid addiction has come to be more deadly than ever before. The discussion will include information about the different types of addiction treatment available and how to access these treatments. Join us prepared with your questions and inquiries!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/navigating-treatment-for-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
CREATED:20231129T144811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T182418Z
UID:10000642-1703073600-1703079000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nDecember 20\, 12:00-1:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave 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)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist\, Daniel Dodd\, ddodd@ric.edu. Alternatively\, CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops,Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
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SUMMARY:Older Adults CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:January 4\, 2024 through February 29\, 2024Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm\n\n\n\n*This training has been rescheduled from the training that would have started in November. If you applied to that training\, you do not need to re-apply\, but please review these new dates to ensure you could still attend if accepted. If the dates don’t work\, we would appreciate knowing that and we will take you off the applicant list; please inform Lina Roman at lroman@ric.edu.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults:  A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” Training for certification in the Specialty of Older Adults.  \n\n\n\nThe virtual Older Adults Training will run over Zoom on Thursdays\, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, from January 4\, 2024 to February 29\, 2024. Attendance is required at all class sessions. \n\n\n\nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the Workforce\n\n\n\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia\n\n\n\nHealthy Aging\n\n\n\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, Thursdays from 5:30pm-8:30pm\, and assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time weekly. \n\n\n\nEligibility: \n\n\n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for)\n\n\n\nExperience working or volunteering with the older adult population\n\n\n\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. Read more about applying for the endorsement here. This is NOT the application for this training. \n\n\n\nThe deadline to apply has been extended to Dec 22\, 2023 at 5pm. Please contact Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman\, with any questions lroman@ric.edu.  \n\n\n\n\nApply Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-chw-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T124619
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Responding to Bullying
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nIdentifying and Responding to Bullying \n\n\n\nPresented by Aleia Gardner\, Prevention CoordinatorMarly Holloway\, Training and Outreach CoordinatorDay One RI \n\n\n\nThis presentation will explain the different types of bullying (including cyber) and how to identify the signs. Join us to learn how to recognize when a child is making a disclosure\, and how to respond effectively to promote their wellbeing. This program will provide prevention strategies\, resources for community members and professionals\, and information on mandated reporting.  \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nProvide information on identifying different types of bullying.\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies to respond to bullying.\n\n\n\nDiscuss bystander intervention.\n\n\n\nIdentify resources for those affected by bullying.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nThis lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/identifying-and-responding-to-bullying/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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