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SUMMARY:HIV Targeted Case Management
DESCRIPTION:DATES CHANGING!  Stand by! \n\n\n\nCourse Details: \n\n\n\nDates: TBD (Was Wednesdays\, January 7\, 2026 through March 25\, 2026) \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Zoom (the final class on 3/25 may be hosted in person at RIC for a celebration and final presentations\, but this is TBD) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram Overview: \n\n\n\nDeveloped to teach best practices for achieving optimum health and wellness for people living with HIV/AIDS\, this certification program consists of 36 hours of classroom instruction (12 weeks)\, weekly homework assignments\, and creation of a final group project. These hours would count towards the Rhode Island Certification Board’s education requirement for CHW certification and recertification. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCourse Modules: \n\n\n\n\nModule I: Overview of the HIV Certification Program\n\n\n\nModule IA: Case Management Definition\, Philosophy\, and Skillsets\n\n\n\nModule IB: HIV 101 – The Basics\n\n\n\nModule II: HIV Testing and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)\n\n\n\nModule III: Building Awareness and Fundamental Engagement/Motivational Interviewing\n\n\n\nModule IV: Social Determinants of Health\n\n\n\nModule V: Cultural Responsiveness & Competence\n\n\n\nModule VI: Behavioral Health (Trauma-Informed Care\, Mental Health\, Domestic Violence\, and Grief & Loss) Part I\n\n\n\nModule VII: Behavioral Health (Trauma-Informed Care\, Mental Health\, Domestic Violence\, and Grief & Loss) Part II\n\n\n\nModule VIII: Putting it All Together: Resources and Documentation Part I\n\n\n\nModule IX: Putting it All Together: Resources and Documentation Part II\n\n\n\nModule X: Ethics\, Self-Care\, and Professional Development Plan\n\n\n\nModule XI: Group Projects\n\n\n\nModule XII: Group Projects & Evaluations\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be emailed the Zoom link the week before training begins\, along with additional information to prepare for the course. If you have any questions or need additional information\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kyle Penrod at kpenrod@ric.edu   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Information: \n\n\n\nThis cohort will be limited to 15 participants. When the new dates are finalized\, we will share them here.  Kyle Penrod at kpenrod@ric.edu can answer questions.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hiv-targeted-case-management/
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SUMMARY:HEZ Virtual Learning Days
DESCRIPTION:2026 Virtual Learning Days: Open Registration Registration links for the 2026 Virtual Learning Day sessions are now open. Sign up for workshops\, strategy sessions\, and more! \n\n\n\nTuesday\, January 13\, 2026Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Updates  | 1-2 p.m.Learn about the work underway to improve systems\, better serve Rhode Islanders\, and efforts to respond to federal actions. This session also includes a curated Q&A. Audience: All are welcome.Register now! \n\n\n\nWhat’s it Gonna Take? Diving Deeper into Racial Equity | 2-4 p.m.What’s it gonna take for us to understand our resistance\, overcome the distractions\, and DO THE WORK? In this workshop\, we will strengthen our community by holding each other accountable to deeper levels of racial equity work. Audience: Attendees of prior “I’m Gonna Need to See Some ID” racial equity series and those who have an intermediate or advanced understanding of racial equity. Register now! \n\n\n\nSave the Date: In-Person March 2026 HEZ Learning Community Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 | University of Rhode Island – Kingston Campus *Stay tuned for details!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/2026-hez-virtual-learning-days/
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SUMMARY:HEZ Virtual Learning Days
DESCRIPTION:2026 Virtual Learning Days: Open Registration Registration links for the 2026 Virtual Learning Day sessions are now open. Sign up for workshops\, strategy sessions\, and more! \n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 14\, 2026 SNAP-Ed: Helping Communities Eat Well and Spend Less | 10 a.m.-NoonJoin this fun and interactive discussion on common barriers to healthy eating\, food assistance programs\, and nutrition education resources to help clients shop for and prepare quick\, healthy\, low-cost meals. Audience: Open to the HEZ network\, community health workers\, and anyone interested in affordability.Register now!How to Respond to an Encounter with ICE | 1-2 p.m.This session explores legal guidelines for how health care workers and community members can navigate encounters with federal immigration enforcement\, including Know Your Rights information. Audience: Open to all. Register now!Effective Strategies to Implement Chronic Disease Prevention Programs for Diet and Exercise 3-4 p.m.This session explores how HEZs deliver chronic disease prevention programs. Discuss strategies that strengthen community networks and reshape local environments to make healthy choices easier. How can community-led efforts address food insecurity\, promote physical activity\, and inform chronic disease prevention initiatives?Audience:All are welcome. Register now! \n\n\n\nSave the Date: In-Person March 2026 HEZ Learning Community Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 | University of Rhode Island – Kingston Campus *Stay tuned for details!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-virtual-learning-days/
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SUMMARY:HEZ Virtual Learning Days
DESCRIPTION:Registration links for the 2026 Virtual Learning Day sessions are now open. Sign up for workshops\, strategy sessions\, and more!   \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 Community Climate Resiliency Community of Practice Meet & Greet | 11-12:30 p.m.In preparation for the launch of a climate resiliency community of practice\, join climate resiliency subject matter experts\, technical assistance providers\, State agency program leads\, and other interested stakeholders. Audience: All are welcome\, especially those interested in or working on climate resiliency. Register now! Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) – Action Planning Workshop | 1-3 p.m.Join experienced colleagues and other experts to discuss lessons learned from addressing the overdose crisis. This session is taking place in lieu of the January CODE Meeting. Audience: HEZ Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) grantees\, Rhode Island Foundation grantees\, and others working on community overdose prevention. Register now! \n\n\n\nSave the Date: In-Person March 2026 HEZ Learning Community Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 | University of Rhode Island – Kingston Campus *Stay tuned for details!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-virtual-learning-days-2/
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SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is no longer accepting applications due to a high response rate.  Applicants will be contacted by January 16th.  Our next training will start in March.  Details here. \n\n\n\nJanuary 21-April 22\, 2026Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nGet the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nCHWARI’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.  \n\n\n\nThis CHW Core Training will run over ZOOM on Wednesday evenings\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm from January 21-April 22\, 2026.  *Please note that this training has different weekly hours than some of our past core trainings. This is 3 hours each week of zoom class and 3 hours a week of “homework.”* ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT ALL ZOOM SESSIONS. \n\n\n\n \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\n\nApplication Closed- See March Training\n\n\n\n\nThis training is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and conducted by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.  Reach out to David Zuleta with questions dzuleta@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-13/
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:¡Obtén tu Certificación como CHW!  \n\n\n\nTALLER DE SOLICITUD DE CERTIFICACIÓN COMO CHW EN ESPAÑOL  \n\n\n\nComienza a preparar tu solicitud\, incluye el portafolio\, para tu presentación a la Junta de Certificación de RI \n\n\n\nPaola Nuñez Reyes\, CCHW\n\n\n\nSi 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!  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.  \n\n\n\nEsta presentacion sera via Zoom con Paola Nuñez Reyes\, CCHW \n\n\n\n¡Requisitos importantes! \n\n\n\n\nDebe haber completado con éxito la Capacitación como CHW de Competencia Básica\n\n\n\nDebe contar con al menos 6 meses de experiencia laboral a tiempo completo como CHW o 1000 horas de voluntariado como CHW.\n\n\n\nDebe poder presentar pruebas de lo anterior.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nEmail pnunezreyes@ric.edu con preguntas.  \n\n\n\n“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. 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \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. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\nImportant Requirements! \n\n\n\n\nMust have successfully completed a CHW Core Training.\n\n\n\nMust have at least 6 months of full-time work as a CHW or 1\,000 volunteer hours as a CHW.\n\n\n\nMust be able to provide evidence of the above.\n\n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-in-spanish-3/
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SUMMARY:Public Health CCHW Training
DESCRIPTION:Application is Open!   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJanuary 24th-Feb 28th*\, 2026Saturdays\, in-person at RIC9am-5pm \n\n\n\nCHWARI is excited to offer this training in Public Health to Rhode Island CHWs and we are thrilled that we get to offer it in person!!! This training is for Rhode Island certified CCHWs only. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Workers will: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAcquire a deeper understanding of the areas of public health and relationships between health of individuals\, organized entities\, and systems.\n\n\n\nGain the skills necessary to advocate for systems-level change towards improving public health in RI.\n\n\n\nHave a working knowledge of RI Public Health infrastructure and how the CHW role fits into it.\n\n\n\nUnderstand career/educational options in public health and the skills and educational opportunities necessary to advance and be successfully employed in these areas.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how individuals are impacted from systemic racism and social determinants of health; where they live\, learn\, work and play.\n\n\n\n\nTraining Modules Include: \n\n\n\n\nThe CHW Role in Public Health\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Place on Health Outcomes\n\n\n\nCHW Core Skills & Data Literacy: Collecting\, Understanding\, Informing\, and Visualizing Data\n\n3.b CHW Core Skills & Data Literacy: Communicating with Data\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvocating for Change: Public Health Policy and CHW Leadership\n\n\n\nRI Public Health Infrastructure\n\n\n\nPartners in Advancing Public Health\n\n\n\nCareers in Public Health\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Case Studies: Tools for Learning and Evaluation\n\n\n\nSelf-care and Final Presentation Prep\n\n\n\nFinal Presentations & Debrief\n\n\n\n\nEarn 30 hours towards your CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nThe in-person Public Health Training will be on five Saturdays at Rhode Island College. January 24th\, 31st\, Feb 7th\, (No Feb 14th!)\, Feb 21st\, Feb 24th\, 2026. There will be 40 hours of in-class time. Attendance is required at all class sessions. \n\n\n\nPlease be sure to fill out ALL THREE SECTIONS of the application. The deadline for the application is January 16th . If you have any questions\, please email Anna Nerbonne or anerbonne@ric.edu\, David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to apply\, in case the buttons aren’t working:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi-_4SPcsli0BrXGefRBKV16e92RPPIQ8EexBJ3lSmUr2mCw/viewform?usp=send_form
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:¡Obtén tu Certificación como CHW!  \n\n\n\nTALLER DE SOLICITUD DE CERTIFICACIÓN COMO CHW EN ESPAÑOL  \n\n\n\nComienza a preparar tu solicitud\, incluye el portafolio\, para tu presentación a la Junta de Certificación de RI \n\n\n\nPaola Nuñez Reyes\, CCHW\n\n\n\nSi 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!  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.  \n\n\n\nEsta presentacion sera via Zoom con Paola Nuñez Reyes\, CCHW \n\n\n\n¡Requisitos importantes! \n\n\n\n\nDebe haber completado con éxito la Capacitación como CHW de Competencia Básica\n\n\n\nDebe contar con al menos 6 meses de experiencia laboral a tiempo completo como CHW o 1000 horas de voluntariado como CHW.\n\n\n\nDebe poder presentar pruebas de lo anterior.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nEmail pnunezreyes@ric.edu con preguntas.  \n\n\n\n“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. 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \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. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\nImportant Requirements! \n\n\n\n\nMust have successfully completed a CHW Core Training.\n\n\n\nMust have at least 6 months of full-time work as a CHW or 1\,000 volunteer hours as a CHW.\n\n\n\nMust be able to provide evidence of the above.\n\n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  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
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