CHW Law & Policy Community of Practice
Are you a CHW dealing with a complex client issue that might benefit from legal problem-solving?” Are you looking for more information on clients' rights and legal protections? Do 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 ...
CHW Core Competency Training
desplácese hacia abajo para español September 14- December 14, Thursdays 6-8pm The FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. ...
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training
Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, United StatesThis course or an equivalent six-hour advanced training course is a pre-requisite for the Perinatal Mental Health Certification
RI Community Health Worker Conference
Warren Alpert Medical School 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCHW Conference Mission: CHWs come together to advocate for the profession and pave the way towards a future of health equity in Rhode Island.
Investing in Primary Care & Health Equity Conference
Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, United StatesJoin Care Transformation Collaborative of RI on Thursday, October 5th at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick Rhode Island for “Investing in Primary Care & Health Equity”. This in-person conference will have learning opportunities across four tracks: Team-Based Care, Primary Care & Community linkages, Family Child Health or NCQA Health Equity Training. Speakers will present on ...
Doula Training
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 Instructors: Quatia Osorio, CPE The 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 ...
CHW Certification Application Workshop
Learn How to Apply for Certification! Begin preparing your application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board. October 24, 12-1:30pmVirtual over Zoom If you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give ...
CHW Career Fair
Rhode Island College 107 Alger Hall, 600 Mount Pleasant Street, Providence, RI, United StatesIf you are not yet certified but are interested in working as a Community Health Worker and also in receiving support to obtain certification - this is for YOU! The Community Health Worker Association of RI (CHWARI) and the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College are sponsoring a CHW Career Fair!! Fifteen ...
Oral Health CHW Training
October 18th, 6pm-8pm AND October 25, 6pm-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, ...
Asthma CHW Networking Gathering
CHW Networking Gathering with RI's Asthma Control ProgramOctober 26, 12pm -1:30pm Do you work with clients who suffer from asthma? Do you suspect that maybe environmental or housing factors are contributing to asthma challenges? Gather virtually with your fellow CHWs and Ashley Robinette, MPH, the Asthma Program Manager of RI's Asthma Control Program, to learn ...