Diabetes Prevention Program for Arkansas
This is a one-hour virtual webinar to learn about an online diabetes prevention program available to Arkansans with prediabetes at no cost. The webinar discusses prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes and the online Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) available in Arkansas. Certified CHWs who complete this webinar and submit the post-test will be eligible for one professional development credit through ARCHWA. Please submit the completed post-test to: info@archwa.org
Click here to download the post-test.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Resources for CHWs Webinar
This is a one-hour virtual webinar to learn about tobacco prevention and cessation to better serve your clients. The webinar discusses the importance of tobacco cessation, the negative effects of tobacco use, and resources available for tobacco cessation. Community health workers who complete this webinar along with the post-test will be eligible for one professional development credit for certified CHWs. Please submit the completed post-test to: info@archwa.org
Click here to download the post-test.
Pneumococcal Vaccination for Adults Education Module
These are free education modules that are available in English and Spanish. The trainings may be completed by any provider or healthcare worker and was created with community health and extension workers in mind who interact with many underserved and undervaccinated populations. In addition to being of interest to community health workers (CHW), these education modules may help healthcare workers discuss adult vaccination with their patients. Please note that there is an Assessment at the end of each module.
Oral Health Essentials for CHWs Webinar
This is a one-hour virtual webinar to learn about oral health essentials to better serve your clients. It will discuss access to dental care, the link between oral and overall health, and recommended guidelines for special populations. Community health workers who complete this webinar along with the post-test will be eligible for one professional development credit for certified CHWs. Please submit the completed post-test to: info@archwa.org
The webinar was made possible through a mini-grant with Delta Dental.
CHW Free Training: Chronic Kidney Disease
At the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), we recognize the invaluable role that Community Health Workers (CHWs) play in the well-being of communities nationwide. That's why the NKF is excited to introduce our specialized chronic kidney disease (CKD) training program tailored specifically to equip CHWs with the knowledge and tools they need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of CKD patients.
Comprehensive CKD Expertise: Our training program is developed by Community Health Workers, CKD experts, and other Health Care professionals who work closely with CHWs. These training modules cover all aspects of CKD care, from risk assessment, early detection, lifestyle management, nutrition, and end stage kidney disease care.
Upon completion of our CKD training program, CHWs will receive a certification of participation from the NKF, enhancing their professional credentials and career opportunities.
2023 Southeast CHW Network Summit: Presentations
We are sharing the link to the presentations conducted at the 2023 SE CHW Network Summit in Charlotte, NC on September 14th–15th, 2023. The presentations have been reorganized and are now linked to the conference agenda by session for easier navigation. Please note only the presentations that were shared by the speaker(s) are available.
Community Health Worker Trauma & Resiliency Toolkit (CHW-TRT)
This toolkit was developed by the Arizona State University’s Office of Community Health Engagement & Resilience. The information and resources found in this toolkit are aimed at providing tools to Community Health Workers (CHWs), Promotores de Salud, Community Health Representatives, Community Health Advisors, Peer Support Specialists, Navigators, and other related titles, who primarily serve historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities. This toolkit is intended to provide educational content and guidance, focusing on effective responses and support for children, adolescents, and families encountering trauma and toxic stress.
Cardiovascular Disease Module
This self-paced, online training is adapted from the CDC’s community health worker training resource for preventing heart disease and stroke. It provides community health workers with a basic understanding of how the heart works and how to keep our hearts healthy. This specialty training includes the following modules: overview of the cardiovascular system; you and your doctor; diet and exercise; effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; and stress. A self-administered post-test is included with each module to help you assess your learning. A certificate of completion is also provided.
The module is free to ARCHWA members and login information can be requested by emailing info@archwa.org. Certified community health workers who complete the cardiovascular disease module and receive a certificate of completion will receive TWO professional development credits towards recertification.
Diabetes Professional Development Module
This self-paced, online training will equip community health workers with the ability to identify current Diabetes trends in Arkansas, describe the National Diabetes Prevention (NDPP) and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs, and define the role of a community health worker in NDPP and DSMES programs. The module is free and is worth one professional development credit. After completing the module, please complete the post-test and email it to info@archwa.org.
National Community Health Worker Association (NACHW)
The National Community Health Worker Association (NACHW) is a national association that aims to “unify the voices of CHWs and strengthen the capacity of the profession.”
Community Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH)
The Community Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) aims to “create partnerships between communities and academic institutions that promote health equity and social justice.”
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
See if you qualify to get $30 off your internet bill or to get internet for only $30 a month. This is based on poverty level, participation in certain government programs (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.), or eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income internet program.
Findhelp.org
This is a nationwide database, with many resources in Arkansas, to help clients with food, housing, and other social services.
AIM iREACH Vaccine eLearning Modules
The iREACH team created a series of six eLearning modules (eModules) in both English and Spanish to increase knowledge and support community conversations about the flu, COVID-19, and basic information about vaccines and vaccine safety.