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March Continuing Education Training: Ethical Dilemmas/Boundaries: 3/22/2023

CHWs Address Ethical Dilemmas/Boundaries Flyer

As part of the Community Health Worker (CHW) Monthly Continuing Education series, this month’s topic is “Ethical Dilemmas/Boundaries.” 

Join this webinar on March 29, from 10 a.m. to noon, to learn how to navigate common ethical dilemmas CHWs may face in their work.   


Click: HERE to register.

Community Health Worker (CHW) Academy Applications Open 3/20/2023 – 4/28/2023

CHWs: A Critical Component of the Clinical Team Flyer

The CHW Academy’s applications are now open! The training will run from March 20 through April 28.


Who?

  • New and existing CHWs in the District of Columbia and neighboring counties in suburban Maryland and northern Virginia.

What?

  • A free training program for persons interested in becoming CHWs, and for existing CHWs, free continuing education training.

Where?

  • Learn online and in-person

Why?

  • This training will prepare CHWs with the core skills to be strong in their roles in communities, in social service and health settings.

Schedule

  • March 20 – April 28
  • 3.5 hours a day
  • Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon

Click: HERE to apply.

Community Health Workers (CHWs): A Critical Component of the Clinical Team Webinar 3/30/2023

CHWs: A Critical Component of the Clinical Team Flyer

CHWs have been a part of the American public health sector for at least 50 years. Yet, some still don’t know or understand the critical role of CHWs. 

Join this webinar on March 30 from noon to 1 p.m. to hear from those who have seen proven results and understand the importance of CHW integration.


Presenters

  • Margret Kadree, MPH
  • Kimberly Dyke-Harsley, CCHW

Click: HERE to register.

Tell Your Story for Change Training 3/21/2023

Tell Your Story for Change Flyer

IPHI and the District of Columbia (DC) Community Health Workers (CHW) Association invites CHWs to a workshop on DC law on March 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This is a two-part virtual training. The details on how to sign up for part two will be given at the end of the first training.


Topics

  • How to tell stories and advocate for CHW needs in DC
  • How the law works in DC and public speaking tips
  • Work 1:1 to write your story and propose solutions for future use

Click: HERE to register.

Community Health Worker (CHW) Focus Group 3/16/2023

CHW Focus Group Invite

IPHI is hosting a focus group for existing CHWs on March 16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Focus group findings will help inform our CHW Academy continuing education program. We want to hear about your experiences with training and how it can help you with your work! 

All participants will receive a $25 gift card for contributing their thoughts during the focus group.


Who can participate?
People currently working in a CHW role living in:

  • Montgomery County, MD
  • Prince George’s County, MD
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Fairfax County, VA
  • Arlington, VA
  • Washington, D.C.

What?
Help us understand the following:

  • Areas to improve continuing education
  • Skills and information you need to address the challenges you face in your work
  • What you’d need as a CHW to continue long-term
  • Barriers to participating in training and continuing education

Where?
Online via Zoom.


Click: HERE to register.

Project ECHO: Who is a Community Health Worker (CHW) & How Do I Hire One? 2/22/2023

Who is a CHW & How Do I Hire One? Flyer

Project ECHO and IPHI’s CHWs for a Healthy Virginia are hosting Who is a CHW & How Do I Hire One? on February 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Project ECHO monthly trainings are a part of a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) grant. This training is offered to employers who currently employ or are interested in hiring CHWs in the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Click: HERE to register.

Community Health Worker (CHW) Monthly Continuing Education Training Sessions

CHW Continuing Education Training Sessions Flyer

IPHI is offering CHW continuing education training sessions for 2023! The training sessions are held on the last Wednesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The continuing education training sessions are not part of a required series. However, certified CHWs may count these courses toward CHW continuing education credits for re-certification.


Click: HERE to register and save the date for future trainings.

Tell Your Story For Change Series

Tell Your Story for Change Flyer

IPHI and the District of Columbia (DC) Community Health Workers (CHW) Association invite CHWs to a virtual workshop on DC law. The Children’s Law Center will facilitate this series.

TOPICS

  • How to tell stories and advocate for CHW needs in DC
  • How the law works in DC and public speaking tips
  • Work 1:1 to write your story and propose solutions for future use

  • October 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • October 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

To register, click: HERE

Mental Health First Aid for Community Health Workers (CHWs) Training

Mental Health First Aid for CHWs Flyer

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Mental health stigma persists in minority communities, with research showing an increase during COVID-19. When we normalize conversations about mental health, it empowers people to talk and seek the help they need. 


All trainings will be from 10 a.m. to noon,

Training 1

  • October 12, 14, 19, and 24

Training 2

  • November 15, 16, 17, and 18

There are only 20 seats available per training, so register soon! 

To register, click: HERE