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  • Environmental Health and Justice Resources: A Brief Primer

    Environmental Health and Justice Resources: A Brief Primer

    This course is designed to introduce resources to find data and information to support environmental health and justice work. This course will also demonstration three free resources.

    Intended Audience

    Medical professionals, public health workers, first responders, students, and librarians wanting to help the public health and healthcare community find information on environmental health and justice.

    Course Objectives

    • Define environmental health and environmental justice.

    • Identify tools to find data about environmental health disparities in your community, including EPA’s EJ Mapping Tool and CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking.
    • Search Medline Plus to find environmental health information for members of the public.

    Length

    The length of time for participants to take this course is estimated to be 1 hour.

    Course Content

    The course will cover the following:

    • Environmental Health and Environmental Justice
    • Demonstrations of three databases
      • CDC’s Environmental Justice Dashboard
      • EPA’s EJ Screen
      • Medline Plus
    Competencies

    Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals

    Domain 1: Data Analytics and Assessment Skills

    1.1 Describe factors that affect the health of a community

    Domain 4: Health Equity Skills

    4.7 Advocates for health equity and social and environmental justice

    Domain 6: Public Health Science Skills

    6.1 Uses evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services.

    Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts: 

    Nora Barnett, Outreach Specialist, Network of the National Library of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region (GMR)

    April Wright, Environmental Health Program Specialist, Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 1

    Jena Losch, MPH, Communications Team, Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice

     Acknowledgements

    The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: Hardin Library University of Iowa; Greater Midwest Region (GMR) Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM); University of Iowa College of Public Health Institute for Public
    Health Practice (UICPH-IPHP); and Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC).

    This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Grant Number 1UG4LM012346-01 with The University of Iowa.

    Updated: January 2025

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  • Promoting U Through Safety and Health (PUSH): A Training for Young Workers

    Promoting U Through Safety and Health (PUSH): A Training for Young Workers

    The goal of this course is to provide young workers (less than 25 years old) with strategies to protect themselves at work. Topics include why young workers are at risk for injuries, finding and controlling hazards, worker rights, communication, workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination, and being alert and ready for work.

     

    Intended Audience

    The intended audience for this course is anyone who is new to the workplace, particularly those under the age of 25.

     

    Length

    The length for this course is approximately 45 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

     

    Prerequisite Requirement

    N/A

     

    Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals

    Domain 3: Communication Skills

    3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images)

    3A6. Communicates information to influence behavior and improve health

    3A7. Facilitates communication among individuals, group, and organizations

    4A2. Describes the diversity of individuals and populations in a community

     

    Learning Objectives

    At the end of this course, you will be able to:

    Describe why young workers are at greater risk for injury and illness.

    Recognize hazards in the workplace, including those that are unique to young and new workers.

    Apply effective prevention strategies including communication methods and workplace policies.

     

    Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.

     

    Content

    The content for this course is strategies young workers can use to protect themselves at work.

     

    The course includes learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.

     

    Acknowledgements

    Funding for this training was provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (U19OH010154).

    It was created by the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center with support from:

    Development Team: Diane Rohlman, PhD, Megan Parish, MPH, Diane L. Elliot, PhD

    Videos: Dawn Jones of Hearts and Sparks Productions

    We also thank Portland Parks and Recreation for their enthusiastic support of this project, particularly Barbara Augon, Larissa Doty, and Nancy Roth.

     

    Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.

     

  • Module 1: Diabetes: The Basic Questions and Answers – ADRC

    Module 1: Diabetes: The Basic Questions and Answers – ADRC

    Prevention and Management of Diabetes:  Current Community-Based Strategies

     

    Keywords

    Diabetes, Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention Program, Community-Based Agencies, Social Determinants of Health

    Descriptions

    This series will include five online modules which provide learners a comprehensive, awareness-level understanding of diabetes, to enable them to effectively support, advise, and monitor programs, and services provided through community-based agencies, including Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).  This series includes five training modules with each has their own set of pre and posttest questions.

    • Module 1 – Diabetes: The Basic Questions and Answers
    • Module 2 – A Closer Look at Diabetes
    • Module 3 – Social Determinants of Health and Diabetes
    • Module 4 – Prediabetes: The Crisis We can Prevent
    • Module 5 – Improving Diabetes Care and Outcomes

    Learners will have flexibility to take the modules in whatever sequence they want, but the above sequence is recommended. Throughout the modules, learners will be introduced with fictional characters that may or may not have diabetes.

    Type of Training

    Online Self-Paced

    Intended Audience

    The intended audience for this course is anyone who would like to increase their knowledge of diabetes and diabetes prevention and control.

    Length of Training

    30 to 45 minutes for each module

    Learning Objectives

    At the end of each module, learners will be able to:

    Module 1

    • Identify specific data related to diabetes in the United States
    • Identify who is at risk for diabetes
    • Explain the economic and human cost of diabetes
    • Analyze the overall impact diabetes has in the United States

    Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals

    Domain: Public Health Science Skills – Tier 1

    6A6: Describes evidence used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services

    6A8: Contributes to the public health evidence base (e.g., participating in Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks, community-based participatory research, and academic health departments; authoring articles; making data available to researchers)

    Domain: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Tier 1

    8A3: Describes the ways public health, health care, and other organizations can work together or individually to impact the health of a community

    8A4: Contributes to development of a vision for a healthy community (e.g., emphasis on prevention, health equity for all, excellence and innovation)

    Pre-requisites (Learning level)

    None

    CEUS Offered

    None

    Certificate of Completion

    Certificate of Completion for each module will be awarded on successful completion of this module which is getting a score of 70% or higher on the posttest.

    Cost

    Free

    Technical Requirements

    In order to successfully view the module in this series, please note the following requirements.

    • Windows computer/laptop: 
      • Any modern, updated browser (i.e. Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
      • Mac computer/laptop: Safari 7 and later, Google Chrome (latest version)
      • Apple iOS: Safari in Apple iOS 7 and later
      • Android OS: Google Chrome (latest version) in Android OS 4.1 and later
      • Screen Reader: JAWS 16 or later with Internet Explorer 11 or later
      • Speaker or headphone – the modules have audio

    Acknowledgements

    The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA), Region 7 Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC); and the University of Iowa College of Public Health Institute for Public Health Practice (UICPH-IPHP).

    Course Design & Development

    Deputy Director, Strategic Partnerships Division, Office of Quality Improvement Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration: Julia Sheen-Aaron, MPH

    Subject Matter Experts: Shirley Orr, MHS, APRN, NEA-BC

    MPHTC Coordinator: Laurie Walkner, MA

    Instructional Designers and Storyline Developers: Dena Fife, MA and Nor Hashidah Abd Hamid, PhD

    Item Writer: Roger Hileman, MA

    Narrators: Melissa Richlen and Brett Borden

    Audio/Video Productions: Melissa Richlen, BA

    LMS Coordinator: Tim Beachy, BA

    Communication Specialist: Hannah Morrison Shultz, MA

    Creation Date: November 1st, 2019

  • Module 2: A Closer Look at Diabetes – ADRC

    Module 2: A Closer Look at Diabetes – ADRC

    Prevention and Management of Diabetes:  Current Community-Based Strategies

     

    Keywords

    Diabetes, Diabetes Prevention, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention Program, Community-Based Agencies, Social Determinants of Health

    Descriptions

    This series will include five online modules which provide learners a comprehensive, awareness-level understanding of diabetes, to enable them to effectively support, advise, and monitor programs, and services provided through community-based agencies, including Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).  This series includes five training modules with each has their own set of pre and posttest questions.

    • Module 1 – Diabetes: The Basic Questions and Answers
    • Module 2 – A Closer Look at Diabetes
    • Module 3 – Social Determinants of Health and Diabetes
    • Module 4 – Prediabetes: The Crisis We can Prevent
    • Module 5 – Improving Diabetes Care and Outcomes

    Learners will have flexibility to take the modules in whatever sequence they want, but the above sequence is recommended. Throughout the modules, learners will be introduced with fictional characters that may or may not have diabetes.

    Type of Training

    Online Self-Paced

    Intended Audience

    The intended audience for this course is anyone who would like to increase their knowledge of diabetes and diabetes prevention and control.

    Length of Training

    30 to 45 minutes for each module

    Learning Objectives

    At the end of each module, learners will be able to:

    Module 2

    • Discuss the causes, symptoms, risks, and management of Type 1 diabetes
    • Describe the causes, symptoms, risks, and management of Type 2 diabetes  
    • Describe the causes, symptoms, risks, and management of gestational diabetes  
    • Describe the causes, symptoms, risks, and management of prediabetes
    • Assess the symptoms and the management based on the scenario presented

    Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals

    Domain: Public Health Science Skills – Tier 1

    6A6: Describes evidence used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services

    6A8: Contributes to the public health evidence base (e.g., participating in Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks, community-based participatory research, and academic health departments; authoring articles; making data available to researchers)

    Domain: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills – Tier 1

    8A3: Describes the ways public health, health care, and other organizations can work together or individually to impact the health of a community

    8A4: Contributes to development of a vision for a healthy community (e.g., emphasis on prevention, health equity for all, excellence and innovation)

    Pre-requisites (Learning level)

    None

    CEUS Offered

    None

    Certificate of Completion

    Certificate of Completion for each module will be awarded on successful completion of this module which is getting a score of 70% or higher on the posttest.

    Cost

    Free

    Technical Requirements

    In order to successfully view the module in this series, please note the following requirements.

    • Windows computer/laptop: 
      • Any modern, updated browser (i.e. Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
      • Mac computer/laptop: Safari 7 and later, Google Chrome (latest version)
      • Apple iOS: Safari in Apple iOS 7 and later
      • Android OS: Google Chrome (latest version) in Android OS 4.1 and later
      • Screen Reader: JAWS 16 or later with Internet Explorer 11 or later
      • Speaker or headphone – the modules have audio

    Acknowledgements

    The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA), Region 7 Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC); and the University of Iowa College of Public Health Institute for Public Health Practice (UICPH-IPHP).

    Course Design & Development

    Deputy Director, Strategic Partnerships Division, Office of Quality Improvement Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration: Julia Sheen-Aaron, MPH

    Subject Matter Experts: Shirley Orr, MHS, APRN, NEA-BC

    MPHTC Coordinator: Laurie Walkner, MA

    Instructional Designers and Storyline Developers: Dena Fife, MA and Nor Hashidah Abd Hamid, PhD

    Item Writer: Roger Hileman, MA

    Narrators: Melissa Richlen and Brett Borden

    Audio/Video Productions: Melissa Richlen, BA

    LMS Coordinator: Tim Beachy, BA

    Communication Specialist: Hannah Morrison Shultz, MA

    Creation Date: November 1st, 2019

  • Community Health Worker (CHW) Professional Skills Training

    Community Health Worker (CHW) Professional Skills Training

    Overview

    The Community Health Worker Professional Skills Training utilizes a blended learning approach featuring on-demand training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and live virtual components.

    It is designed to provide preservice preparation of CWHs and to advance the development of professionals currently working as CHWs or in related roles. CHW  Professional Skills Training meets all established standards of the C3 National Consensus Guidelines for CHW training, offers a non-credit Community Health Worker Professional Skills Certificate from an accredited public community college, and provides continuing education credits for most healthcare professions.

    The CHW Professional Skills Training consists of five online courses, each course consists of various modules.

    • Course 1: Introduction to Community Health Work: The Big Picture (five modules)
    • Course 2: Core Competencies for Providing Direct Services (three modules)
    • Course 3: Enhancing Client Interactions (three modules)
    • Course 4: Enhancing Professional Skills (three modules)
    • Course 5: Applying Core Competencies to Key Health Issues (six modules)

    Learning objectives are provided under each course overview and within each learning module.

    At the end of each online course, there will be an assessment covering each of the modules. You must receive a passing grade of 70% in each of the assessments to receive a certificate of completion.

    Virtual, Live Learning & Assignments

    The training also includes four required live, online learning sessions of 90 minutes each. One assignment is associated with each live learning session (four total). Each live session will be designed and scripted with adequate detail to enable a variety of faculty to facilitate these sessions.

    Sessions will be conducted via Zoom or other virtual platform.

    Intended Audience

    Recognizing that the term community health workers is viewed as an umbrella term that encompasses many different roles and job titles, the intended audience for this course is community health workers and other front-line workers that have client or patient-facing roles.

    CHWs and other front-line workers usually work as a liaison between the client or community and the healthcare and social services systems, to facilitate access to services and improve access, quality, and cultural competence of services.

    Regardless of job title, this training is relevant to those in these kinds of roles:

    • Providing health education or information
    • Care coordination
    • Case management
    • System navigation
    • Providing social support
    • And more

    Modality/Format

    Online, Self-Paced and scheduled live online sessions

    Total Program Length

    The online program takes approximately 27-30 hours to complete

    The live, online learning sessions takes approximately six hours to complete (four 90 minute sessions)

    Prerequisites/Learning Level

    Ability to read and understand spoken English

    Technical Requirements

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader

    • Speakers/Headphones

    CEUs Offered

    Continuing education credits are available for healthcare professionals. Please refer to the Continuing Education information on the course dashboard for more information.

    Cost

    The tuition cost for the full CHW Professional Skills Training is $988.00. There is no breakdown of the total cost by each individual course.

    Questions or Technical Assistance

    If you have questions, please contact:

    Creation Date

    2023

  • CHW Supervisor Training

    CHW Supervisor Training

    Overview

    This course offers training for those responsible for supervision and oversight of the work of community health workers (CHWs). There are eight modules in this course.

    • Module 1: CHW Roles and Scope
    • Module 2: Leadership
    • Module 3: Recruitment and Retention
    • Module 4: CHW Career Pathways
    • Module 5: CHW Models
    • Module 6: Care and Community Team Integration
    • Module 7: Caseload Monitoring
    • Module 8: Dynamic Communication

    Each section has specific objectives

    Intended Audience

    Some employees responsible for supervising CHWs have never served in the role. Further, it is not uncommon for employees to be promoted into a supervisor role without receiving formal training in supervision strategies.

    This training is designed to ensure individuals charged with supervising CHWs are armed with understanding of who CHWs are and the work they do, and the knowledge and strategies they need to ensure CHWs are empowered and supported in their important roles.

    Learning Objectives

    Module 1 – CHW Roles and Scope

    Review the roles and scope of Community Health Workers (CHWs).

    Explore how supervisors can guide and support CHWs.

    Module 2 – Leadership

    Identify leadership styles and their influence on communication and supervision.

    Module 3 – Recruitment and Retention

    Explore policies impacting recruitment and retention.

    Examine development and use of recruitment tools such as job descriptions and interview processes.

    Evaluate strategies to improve retention.

    Module 4 – CHW Career Pathways

    Explore development and utilization of career pathways.

    Module 5 – CHW Models

    Describe six common models for CHW programs.

    Discuss CHW program model selection.

    Module 6 – Care and Community Team Integration

    Define CHW integration.

    Explore CHW integration in the community and healthcare settings.

    Module 7 – Caseload Monitoring

    Identify CHW monitoring practices, caseload size and management.

    Explore metrics to measure and benchmark performance.

    Support CHW success.

    Module 8 – Dynamic Communication

    Identify communication styles and ways to work with others’ styles.

    Explore how miscommunication occurs.

    Examine conflict resolution strategies.

    Evaluate the open-door approach to communication.

    Pre-requisites/Learning Level

    Ability to read and understand spoken English.

    Competencies Addressed

    Learners will gain knowledge and competence in:

    • Understanding community health worker roles and scope of practice
    • Leadership styles and strategies for supporting CHWs
    • CHW recruitment and retention strategies, including creating career pathways for CHWs
    • CHW program models and considerations for implementation
    • Monitoring and evaluating CHW performance
    • Communication styles and strategies

    CEUs Offered

    CEUs are not available for this training.

    Cost

    There is no cost for this training.

    Modality/format

    Online self-paced, on demand.

    Length

    Approximately 3.5 hours.

  • Community Health Worker Coffee Break Training Series

    Community Health Worker Coffee Break Training Series

    Background

    The Iowa Chronic Care Consortium (ICCC) is pleased to offer this training series for community health workers (CHWs) and others in front line, client-facing roles. This series will advance knowledge and understanding by taking a deeper dive into chronic conditions and health disparities that have been identified in Iowa and often impact the populations served. Many of these topics are not covered in the CHW Professional Skills training in a significant way.

    Although the State of Iowa currently does not require CHWs to receive continuing education, by learning more about these conditions, CHWs and others will gain empathy and understanding and learn about resources to learn more or for client service referrals.
    Those successfully completing the series will earn a certificate of completion.

    Development of this training series was made possible through generous support from Amerigroup Iowa – one of Iowa’s Medicaid managed care providers.

    Training Content

    There are seven trainings in this series focused on the following topics:

    • Health Disparities
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Community Integration with a focus on Disability
    • Maternal Health
    • Behavioral Health
    • COVID-19 and Vaccine Hesitancy

    Most trainings are approximately 30 minutes in length and are available on demand for the convenience and availability of the learner. Each topic includes a resource document that can be downloaded and a brief quiz that can be re-taken as needed. Those
    that complete all trainings in the series can earn a certificate of completion from the Iowa Chronic Care Consortium.

    Availability of Training

    All seven trainings in this series are available on-demand at the learner’s convenience.

    Length

    The time needed to complete the entire Coffee Break Series is estimated to be 5 hours

    Thanks to funding received from Amerigroup Iowa, there is no
    cost     to the learner for this training series.

    Certificate of Completion

    Earning the certificate of completion requires the learner to view all seven modules, take the quizzes, and submit the course evaluation. Upon completion of these program elements, the learner will receive the certificate.

    Questions

    For questions about this training series, contact Deb Kazmerzak | deb.kazmerzak@iowaccc.com | 515.554.3788.

  • Fundamentals of Centrifuge Safety

    Fundamentals of Centrifuge Safety

    Centrifuges are instruments used to separate mixtures, based on particle size and density, by spinning the mixtures at high speeds. These instruments are essential tools in all types of laboratories. Serious injuries or potential exposures can occur if
    centrifuges are improperly used or maintained.

    This basic-level eLearning course provides information on the safe use of centrifuges. Topics covered include major parts of a centrifuge, types of centrifuges, potential hazards, how to work safely with a centrifuge, and what to do if there is an emergency.

    Audience

    Public health and clinical laboratory staff, safety professionals and persons interested in safe use of centrifuges.

    Objectives

    At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

    • Identify common types of centrifuges used in laboratories
    • Describe the potential hazards associated with centrifuge use
    • Identify control measures to minimize exposure to centrifuge hazards
    • Identify safe work practices for centrifuge use
    • Describe what to do in the event of an emergency

    Length

    30 minutes

    Continuing Education Units (CEU)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.

    This course is approved for 0.5 contact hours. P.A.C.E.®

    P.A.C.E.® Course Number: 288-003-22

  • Fundamentals of Chemical Fume Hood Safety

    Fundamentals of Chemical Fume Hood Safety

    A chemical fume hood is the main piece of laboratory equipment that protects laboratory staff working with hazardous chemicals. When properly used, fume hoods protect staff from inhaling chemical gases, vapors, and aerosols. They serve as a physical barrier between staff and the hazardous materials inside the hood, and provide some splash protection.

    This basic-level eLearning course provides an essential understanding of the major components of a chemical fume hood and proper practices for its safe and effective operation. Topics covered include the major components and types of fume hoods and their monitors, maintaining proper airflow, daily use protocols and good fume hood work practices, and what to do if there is an emergency.

    Audience

    This online course is designed for public health and clinical laboratory staff, safety professionals, and persons interested in the safe use of chemical fume hoods as determined by your laboratory-specific risk assessment.

    Objectives

    At the conclusion of this webinar, you will be able to:

    • Identify general facts about fume hoods
    • List factors that affect the proper fume hood airflow
    • Describe startup procedures prior to working in a fume hood
    • Describe proper practices for working in a fume hood
    • Describe finish procedures for completion of work in a fume hood
    • Describe the procedures to follow during an emergency

    Length

    1 hour

    Continuing Education Units (CEU)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 1.0 hour of P.A.C.E.® credit.

    P.A.C.E. ® Course #: 288-003-20

  • Nutrition and Oral Health for Children – ADRC

    Keywords/Themes:

    aberrant dentin, achondroplasia, Angelman syndrome, angular cheiltis, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, bruxism, cachexia, calculus, candidiasis, deLange syndrome, dentin, dentifrice, diabetes, Down syndrome, early intervention services,enamel hypoplasia, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, galactosemia, gastroesophageal reflux, gingiva, gingival hyperplasia, glossitis, glycogen storage disease, Head Start, HIV/AIDS, hypophosphatemia, Klinefelter syndrome, Lowe syndrome,malocclusion, mandible, marfan syndrome, Maxilla, Morphogenesis, Muscular dystrophy, neutropenia, organic acid disorders, Papillon-Lefevre syndrome, periodontal ligament, phenylketonuria, Rett syndrome, Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, stomatitis, trisomy 18, urea cycle disorders, WIC, Williams syndrome, xerostomia

    Pre-requisites/Learning Level:

    None

    Competencies addressed:

    CEUs Offered:

    Prior approval for continuing education credit (1 hour per module) has been obtained for Registered Dietitians and dentists and other dental professionals. Other health professionals can request credit from their accrediting agencies.

    Cost:

    Free

    Modality/format:

    Online Self-Pace

    Length:

    1 hour

    Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts:

    Technical requirements:

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader 
    • Speakers

    Registration requirements:

    Register a free account

    Creation and/or update: January 24, 2014