Tag: Racial equity

[Virtual training] Free 4-day asthma home visiting training for MA CHWs

Participate in this free, 4-day asthma home visiting training, sponsored by the MA Department of Public Health in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission’s Community Health Education Center (CHEC) and Asthma Prevention and Control Program. This training series is for CHWs in Massachusetts, especially those who are providing Asthma Home Visiting and is framed through a racial equity lens.

Resister now to reserve your spot space is limited.

Participants should commit to participating in the pre-training orientation (Oct 14th from 6-7pm) and all four days of the training (Oct 18th, 20th, 25th & 27th 9am-3pm).  Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Schedule of Events

Oct. 14, 2021: Pre-training Orientation (6pm – 7pm)
Oct. 18, 20, 25, & 27 2021: Training Sessions (9am – 3pm)

4-day training series designed especially for CHWs covering:

  • Advancing Racial Equity
  • Addressing Social Determinants of Health
  • Asthma Basics, Medications, & Delivery Devices
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Environmental Assessment & Remediation
  • Home Visiting & Virtual Home Visiting Basics

Companion CHW supervisor trainings will be available in November.