Category: Training Opportunity

Tuition-free Public Health Certificate for Missouri Residents

May 16, 2023

Tuition-free Public Health Certificate for Missouri Residents

A.T. Still University’s College of Graduate Health Studies has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to offer the Public Health Workforce Certificate program to Missouri residents’ tuition free.

This grant will increase public health leadership for COVID-19, health equity, and emergency services in rural and urban underserved areas of Missouri and among racial/ethnic individuals.

Program Benefits

  • No application fee, tuition, or technology fee for qualified students. Students will be responsible for textbooks and any course retake costs
  • Courses will carry into the Master of Public Health (MPH) program or Master of Public Health – Dental Emphasis (MPH-D) program degree for advanced standing
  • After completing the certificate program, students are eligible for a 20% tuition discount toward the full MPH program. The MPH-D program does not qualify for this discount.

Application Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Proficiency in English (TOEFL testing required if English is not your first language)
  • Grant requirements (see below)

Grant qualifications

  • Must meet certificate requirements
  • Must be a Missouri resident
  • Must be one of the following:
    • BIPOC
    • LGBTQ+
    • Person with disabilities
    • Live in an underserved or rural community
    • Member of religious minorities

Contact an enrollment rep today at (877) 626-5577 or email cghsonlineadmissions@atsu.edu

Missouri Quality Improvement – Register for the May Events

May 15, 2023

Missouri Quality Improvement – Register for the May Events

Stroudwater Associates, with the support of the Missouri Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC), has exciting learning opportunities coming up!

The next Swing Bed Learning Action Network meeting will be Friday, May 26 from 12-1 p.m. CT. this education will provide an introduction to swing bed data, using data and best practices to measure and improve quality and patient outcomes impacting the growth of your program.

Register Here

Register for Future Swing Bed Learning Action Network Meetings:

Contact the Stroudwater Team:

Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops

May 1, 2023

Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops

Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops – May 23 and July 25.  This comprehensive training for service providers in rural communities includes special focus on youth, substance use, and Indigenous communities. The interactive workshop features video demonstrations, active discussion groups, and access to the latest research on best practices. Attendees will get free, ongoing support – including online discussion forums and monthly Q&A video calls – for one year after the workshop.  This opportunity is provided by the University of Rochester Recovery Center of Excellence (COE), one of three COEs in FORHP’s rural opioid programming.

Cost: Free

Content is designed for service providers in rural communities with

  • Highlights on suicide prevention for youth
  • Substance use
  • Indigenous or Tribal communities

Who Should Attend?

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Physician assistants
  • Social workers
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Youth organization team members
  • Mental health professionals
  • School health professionals
  • Others who serve rural communities

Register Here

HRSA IEA Region 7 Grants 101 Workshop

May 1, 2023

HRSA IEA Region 7 Grants 101 Workshop

The Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA IEA) Region 7 will be hosting a Grants 101 Workshop in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. This workshop is offered in-person only; there will not be a virtual option. Attendees will learn about the federal grant application process, where to find funding opportunities, strategies for putting together a successful application from a grant reviewer’s perspective, and resources to support their grant writing efforts.

Topics at a Glance

  • Federal Grant Application Process
  • Federal Funding Opportunities
  • Common Mistakes and Important Tips
  • Submitting a Successful Application from a Grant Reviewers Perspective

Who should attend?

  • Community and faith-based organizations
  • Health centers
  • Hospitals
  • Universities
  • Community Colleges
  • Public health departments

Cost: Free with limited space

When: May 17, 2023, 9 – 4 MT

Where: Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Reserve Your Spot Here

Introduction to RHCs Free to NARHC Members

April 28, 2023

Introduction to RHCs Free to NARHC Members

The National Association for Rural Health Clinics is offering an online course consisting of 4 short modules that cover all of the basics of what it means to be a Rural Health Clinic. The modules cover the basics of what it means to be a Rural Health Clinic and explores how RHCs differ from other types of clinician offices. This is a self-paced course consisting of approximately 1 hour of video content

Cost: Free for NARHC members; Non-Member $50

Educational Learning Format: On-Line. It is recommended that Chrome is used as the browser for all NARHC courses.

Length: Approximately 60 minutes

Content: Those going through this orientation tool will learn about the history of the RHC program and how the National Association of Rural Health Clinics came to be. In addition, they will be educated with a high-level overview of managing an RHC vs a Non-RHC, RHC basics, best practices for RHC managers and understanding the value of being a Rural Health Clinic.

Pre-requisites: None

Who should take this course? New employees and individuals that are new to rural health clinics.

Register Now

USDA Workshop: Community Connect Grant Workshop

April 10, 2023

USDA Workshop: Community Connect Grant Workshop

The USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is hosting a webinar to provide information about the Community Connect Program and will cover the recently published Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
This webinar will include:

A brief overview of the Community Connect Program
The current FOA
A walkthrough of the application process
Next steps and important dates
An opportunity to ask questions about the FOA

Slides, a transcript, and a recording of the webinar will be posted at the Community Connect website after the session.

Register

Free Webinar – Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Learning Collaborative: A Population Health, Team-Based Care and Community-Based Approach

April 7, 2023

Free Webinar – Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Learning Collaborative: A Population Health, Team-Based Care and Community-Based Approach

Missouri Primary Care Association (MPCA) along with Missouri Hospital Association, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, National Kidney Foundation, and Harvesters are pleased to announce registration for the Five Part Health Equity and Social Determinants/Drivers of Health Learning Collaborative webinar series is now open.

This series will cover information on innovative data platforms currently being used in community health needs assessments and implementation strategies to identify where disparities exist, thus helping communities target interventions with the needed specificity. Attendees also will learn about the importance of leveraging technology to connect a multidisciplinary team to create an environment of networking and shared learning with the sole purpose of promoting the health and well-being of everyone.

The Learning Collaborative series will run May-September 2023, with sessions held monthly from May 3 through September 6 and is free to participate but registration is required.

Sessions will be held monthly from May 3 through September 6.

Who should participate:

  • Community health workers
  • Care coordinators
  • Nurse care managers
  • Discharge planners
  • Social workers
  • Quality improvement staff
  • Clinic managers
  • Operations staff
  • Providers/practitioners
  • Case managers
  • Administrators
  • Community health staff
  • Population health staff
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion staff
  • Researchers
  • Data analysts
  • Utilization review
  • Accreditation staff

Learn more here

Click here to register

NRHA’s First Rural Hospital HR Certification Program Cohort

April 4, 2023

NRHA’s First Rural Hospital HR Certification Program Cohort

The increasing rates of employee burnout and turnover coupled with the struggle to recruit and retain staff are just some of the everyday obstacles faced by rural hospital HR Leaders.

Along with constantly changing policies and regulations and a lack of resources across the board, there has never been a more crucial time to support rural hospital HR Leaders.

NRHA is excited to announce the Rural Hospital HR Certification Program to support, strengthen, and connect rural hospital HR leaders across the nation.

Be a Pioneer in the May 2023 HR Cohort! The first Cohort launches May 25.

NRHA’s Rural Hospital Certification Program is open to those currently working as an HR executive/leader in rural hospitals. Enrollment requires the following:

Currently employed as an HR executive/leader in a rural hospital

Complete the enrollment form

Upload a signed letter of support from your CEO

Upon receipt, enrollment documents will be reviewed and a follow-up email will be sent confirming admission and providing payment options.

Click Here to learn more and enroll.

NRHA’s Rural Hospital CMO Certification Program – Now Accepting Applications

April 4, 2023

NRHA’s Rural Hospital CMO Certification Program – Now Accepting Applications

NRHAs Rural Hospital CMO Certification Program is now accepting applications for its first Cohort! Physician leadership is paramount to the success and health of rural hospitals and communities. With the constantly changing healthcare landscape, there has never been a more crucial time for physician leaders to have the tools, knowledge, and network of peers and experts they need to thrive in their roles. These are things you don’t learn in medical school.

In this program physicians will:

Create a nationwide network of like-minded, rural hospital CMOs

Explore 18 relevant, rural healthcare specific modules with the country’s leading rural health subject matter experts

Solidify and grow your knowledge base and confidence

Click Here for more information and to Apply

NRHA’s Rural Health Nurse Certification Program Now Enrolling

April 3, 2023

NRHA’s Rural Health Nurse Certification Program Now Enrolling

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Rural Health Nurse Certification Program is now enrolling for its first Cohort! This multifaceted course is designed to equip rural nurses with the information they need and a network of colleagues to help them provide high quality care in rural settings while recognizing and celebrating their vast skill sets.

In this program nurses will:

Create a nationwide network of like-minded, rural nurses

Explore 10 relevant, rural healthcare specific modules with experienced nurse leader subject matter experts

Solidify and grow knowledge base and confidence

This program is for current rural health nurses – RNs, LPNs/LVNs.

Cohort starts May 24th at 5:00 p.m. EST

Click here for more information and to enroll