A curriculum for educating promotoras/community health workers about the health consequences of toxic stress, and preparing them to broach the topic of mental health with patients. Available in English and Spanish.
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It’s Your Right to Know! Helping Community Health Workers Promote Chemical Safety on the Job
A webinar educating community health workers about chemical exposures at work. Provides information about how workers are exposed to toxins, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of exposure, and how to prevent exposure.
Community Health Workers and Their Role in the Prevention and Control of Hypertension
A webinar from the Migrant Clinicians Network educating community health workers on how to recognize the symptoms of hypertension and measure hypertension in the body. Community health workers will gain tools for encouraging patients to manage their blood pressure, as well as understand the barriers to controlling high blood pressure.
The Role of Community Health Workers in the Prevention of Oral Disease
A webinar from the Migrant Clinicians Network outlining the HRSA Measures of Oral Health, as well as the risk factors for poor oral health. The webinar examines the role of community health workers in maintaining oral health, and helps CHWs understand the services offered at their community health centers.
Dementia Awareness Campaign in the Latino Community: A Novel Community Engagement Pilot Training Program with Promotoras
Using community-based participatory research methods, this study evaluates the creation and implementation of a dementia awareness program. Promotoras participated in an education program using a curriculum that was developed with community members. Abstract only.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Community Health Workers: A Call to Action
A report from the Hispanic Health Council proposing recommendations for community health worker pay, caseloads, and training, as well as outlining policy recommendations for supporting robust community health worker programs.
Community-Clinical Linkages with Community Health Workers in the United States: A Scoping Review
A literature review evaluating the efficacy of community-clinical linkage interventions with community health workers. Describes the training and skills required of CHWs participating in such interventions. Recommends the use of community clinical linkage interventions with CHWs to improve patient outcomes.
Training Community Health Workers in Motivational Interviewing to Promote Cancer Screening
Analyzes the feasibility of training community health workers in motivational interviewing, an evidence-based tool, to promote cancer screening. Describes the development of a training protocol and accompanying fidelity protocols, as well as the implementation process.
Using Job Analysis Techniques to Understand Training Needs for Promotores de Salud
Using the job analysis method, the authors examined the job tasks and worker attributes of community health workers to inform the development of a training program for CHWs. Shares the analysis methods as a template for other organizations launching similar programs.
State Community Health Worker Models
A map summarizing state-by-state community health worker models including information on financing, education, certification, and state CHW legislation.