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4. Public Health Policy


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About

The purpose of this training is to provide CHWs with a foundation of public health policy development and how to engage with lawmakers to develop policy.

Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify how policy impacts the health of populations. 
  • Identify how policy is being made.
  • Discuss the relationship between health policy and politics. 
  • Identify how policy impacts the social determinants of health.
  • Discuss how CHWs can impact health. 

When

May 1, 2025 from Noon to 1:30pm

Series

The sessions occur the first Thursday of the month, except for the July session.

CHWs may receive 1.5 DSHS certified CEUs for each webinar attended.

Sessions in the Series

Title Date
Role of CHWs in Public Health                                     Feb 6    
Project Management & Leadership                            March 6
Health Literacy                                                                April 3  
Public Health Policy                                                           May 1  
How to Inform CHW Practice with Data                     July 10*     
Public Health Advocacy June 5
Project Evaluation                                                              Aug 7   

 

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Here is the course outline:

1. Course and Zoom Information

2. Closing and Certificate

5 min

Select a certificate to complete the course.

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

CHW South Coastal AHEC Live
Certificate of Completion: Live Event
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