This is the Program (series of courses) that contains the 6 Core Unit courses that make up the Core Curriculum Training for Direct Care Providers.
Course Type: Course
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MAC 101: Foundational Training for Navigators
This MAC 101 video serves as a foundational orientation for Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Navigators, introducing you to the MAC (Medicaid Administrative Claiming) framework and its role within Iowa’s service delivery system. Through clear, digestible modules, you’ll gain a strong grounding in core concepts, processes, and best practices—so you’re ready to apply MAC principles in real-world work.
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DAP Aura User Training
In this training video, users are guided through the DAP Aura system—its interface, workflows, and key functions.
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Functional Assessment Standardized Items (FASI) Training
This training video walks you through the Functional Assessment Standardized Items (FASI) protocol used by Iowa HHS.
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LOCUS CALOCUS Assessor Training
This training video introduces assessors to the LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System) and CALOCUS (Child and Adolescent Level of Care Utilization System) tools.
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Iowa ADRC Navigator Onboarding
This training series is designed to introduce new Navigators to the core functions, values, and services of the Iowa ADRC network.
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Successful Student Internships: Tips and Tools for Supervisors
Welcome to Successful Student Internships: Tips and Tools for Supervisors
Overview
This training equips supervisors and organizational leaders with practical strategies to effectively onboard, mentor, and manage student interns, creating a positive and productive experience for both interns and the organization. Participants will learn how to foster engagement, provide meaningful work opportunities, and ensure interns contribute successfully to short-term projects while developing professional skills.
Intended Audience
- Supervisors and leaders in public health-related fields who oversee or plan to host student interns
- Educators, program coordinators, HR professionals, and managers in other sectors who host student interns or manage internship programs
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
Ability to read and understand spoken English.
Learning Objectives
- Integrate interns into the workplace for short-term projects
- Recognize tools to assist with managing interns as they contribute to the work of the organization
- Identify resources to recruit competent and qualified interns
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and maintain positive relationships with interns
Competencies Addressed
Domain 3: Communication Skills
Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
CEUs Offered
CEUs are not available for this training.
Cost
Free – there is no cost for this training.
Modality/format
Online self-paced, on demand.
Length
The total length of both modules is estimated to take about 20-25 minutes.
Acknowledgements
This project was supported through funding provided by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC). We also gratefully acknowledge the University of Iowa College of Public Health Student Services for developing the original guide that served as the foundation for this adapted content.
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Recognizing and Responding to Dementia for Community Health Workers
Welcome to Recognizing and Responding to Dementia for Community Health Workers
Overview
This training offers community health workers (CHWs) a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias or ADRD.
Intended Audience
Community Health Workers or those fulfilling a community health worker role.
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
Ability to read and understand spoken English.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
- Identify early signs of cognitive decline
- Recognize ways to connect caregivers and families to resources across Iowa
Competencies Addressed
Domain 5: Community Partnership Skills (Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals)
CHW Core Skills
- Service Coordination & Navigation Skills
- Advocacy Skills
- Building Individual and Community Capacity
- Outreach Skills
- Knowledge Base
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
The total length of both modules is estimated to take about 15 minutes.
Acknowledgements
This project is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $480,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
