These trainings are not required but are recommended for CHWs wanting to go deeper in specific areas.
Palliative Care for Community Health Workers
A 12-hour online course through Oregon State University.
Time: 12 hours
Motivational Interviewing (recorded training)
A recorded training provided by the Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Initiative.
Access the recording — Passcode: T!?*YUJ5
Companion video: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Question, Persuade, Refer — teaches skills to recognize warning signs of suicide and refer at-risk individuals to appropriate resources.
Time: 1–2 hours
MoCA Certification
Many clinics find it valuable for CHWs to be certified to administer the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Certification costs approximately $150 and can be completed online.
Time: ~1 hour
Clinical Learning for CHWs Training Series
A 10-hour training series over 5 weeks offered by NWRPCA. Cost: $500.
Join the Columbia River CHW Collaborative
A regional network of CHWs convened monthly by the Columbia Gorge Health Council. Provides a learning community and collaborative network for all CHWs in the region.
CATCH-ON 4Ms Resources
Links to important resources and information related to each of the 4Ms framework. Many have been incorporated into the Connected Care Protocols.
Time: 4–8 hours
Oregon Care Partners Training
Oregon Care Partners offers in-person and webinar-style training useful for CHWs and the families and caregivers they work with. Many courses qualify for CEUs.
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