In an effort to offer health center personnel remote avenues for continuing education, CHAMPS hosts live, online webcasts specifically designed for Region VIII health centers throughout the year. Please refer to the descriptions for each event for more information about available credit, topics, presenters, etc. Most* CHAMPS live distance learning events are FREE for all health centers (Health Center Program Grantees and FQHC Look-Alikes) and Primary Care Associations (PCAs) in Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY), including computer link and CE credit, and fees for links to webcasts and/or CE credit may apply for other participants unless otherwise indicated in the descriptions for each event below. Please visit the Region VIII Health Centers and PCAs page to determine if your organization qualifies for free participation in most live CHAMPS distance learning events. Please visit the Online Archived CHAMPS Distance Learning Events page for recordings of past events. *Intensive courses like Spanish Language Training and Supervisor/Manager Training courses have fees associated, despite being held virtually.

Also, explore CHAMPS’ online On-Demand Modules and Courses and Podcasts.

Please click or scroll down to view descriptions of upcoming live CHAMPS Distance Learning Events:.

HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS COLLABORATIVE

Collaborative Overview: CHAMPS is hosting a four-part collaborative series for Region VIII health center staff who serve people experiencing homelessness and key PCA contacts to hear from experts in the field, discuss challenges, and identify desired training and technical assistance. There is no cost to attend this virtual series.

Date/Time/Topic/Location: This series will occur bi-monthly beginning in September 2024 and conclude in March 2025. Attendees are welcome to join as many sessions as possible. It will be hosted on Zoom on the following Thursdays.

  • September 5, 2024: 1PM-2PM MT/ 2PM-3PM CT
    • Colorado Coalition for the Homeless presented on Street Medicine. View the online archive here.
  • November 7, 2024: 1-2PM MT/2-3PM CT
    • National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) presenting on Safety and Security
  • January 9, 2025: 1-2PM MT/2-3PM CT
    • Yakima Neighborhood Health Services and another health center presenting on Respite Care.
  • March 6, 2025: 1-2PM MT/2-3PM CT
    • A panel discussion on navigating new challenges for Health Care for the Homeless programs.

Registration: Pre-registration is required for this free collaborative series. Click here to register for the collaborative.

If you have any questions, please contact the CHAMPS Programs Coordinator, Population Health.

LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS: SYSTEMS-THINKING AND BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Event Overview: Many pressing problems cannot be solved sustainably by one person or party. This workshop is designed for leaders and emerging leaders who need to build a shared vision in the face of apparent differences, whether within a single organization, between organizations, within a community, or across society. Participants will learn collaborative skills and strategies to increase effectiveness at reaching across silos, convening effective teams, and listening and responding to colleagues, constituents, communities, and other stakeholders. The workshop features learning and practice for each crucial stage of collaborative decision-making. Participants are encouraged to work through the material with a specific community collaborative project in mind. This workshop is a partnership between CHAMPS and Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center for community health and public health leaders.

The group will gather for four interactive virtual sessions over three months, with two drop-in coaching sessions available. Coaching sessions will provide one-on-one or group time to work through any challenges and receive additional guidance on the project of choice.

Visit the CHAMPS Leadership Learning Opportunities page for full details about the Leadership Essentials Workshop.

SPEAK MY CULTURE: EMBRACING LATINO CULTURE IN MATERNAL HEALTH

Event Overview: Created in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center, Speak My Culture is a comprehensive virtual training designed specifically for healthcare workers to deepen their understanding of the unique challenges faced by perinatal Latina mothers and their families.

This free event aims to equip providers with culturally responsive strategies that honor Latino values such as personalismo, respeto, simpatía, familismo, and fatalismo. By emphasizing these core cultural concepts, participants will learn how to foster connections and build rapport that promotes trust and communication with their Latino patients.

Attendees will explore cultural issues pertinent to maternal health topics, gaining insights into how to present educational information in a manner that resonates with Latino families and encourages adherence to health recommendations. This culturally informed approach will benefit providers with varying levels of language proficiency, enabling them to form meaningful connections with their patients and promote healthier outcomes for both mothers and their children.

Date/Time/Location: This event will occur on January 22, 2024: 12-1:30PM MT/1-2:30PM CT and will be held on Zoom at no cost.

Speaker: This training will be presented by Tamara Rios, PhD, CEO of Rios Associates. Tamara is an author and long-time trainer for the very popular CHAMPS Spanish Language for Healthcare Providers Trainings.

Learning Objectives:

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

  • Understand key Latino cultural values and their implications on maternal health care.
  • Apply techniques to help cultivate strong relationships with Latino patients and approach patient interactions with cultural sensitivity.
  • Tailor health messages to meet the needs of Latina mothers and their families, considering cultural beliefs and practices that influence health behaviors and decision-making.

CME: Speak My Culture is accredited for 1.5 AMA PRA Category Credits. ™ These Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are available at no cost to those who attend the live event.

Registration: Coming Soon

If you have any questions, please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director.

2025 SPANISH LANGUAGE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

CHAMPS offers medical Spanish language training for clinicians at Region VIII health centers each April. This training is an intensive, conversational, and medical Spanish workshop consisting of medical dialogues, role-plays, visual aids, cross-cultural discussions, and daily practice. The course curriculum provides an experience of immersion learning, an approach that is highly suitable for those with limited time, and who must use their new language skills immediately with their Spanish-speaking patients. All courses within the Spanish Language for Health Care Providers training will be held via Zoom and a camera is required to participate.

In addition to the traditional four-day Medical Spanish Course for Providers, four two-day Spanish language courses will be offered: Medical Spanish for Oral Health Providers, Spanish for Behavioral Health Providers, Spanish for Advanced Spanish Speakers, and Medical Spanish for Medical Assistants.

Visit the CHAMPS Spanish Language Trainings for Healthcare Providers page for full details about all five courses and the 2025 dates.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR HEALTH CENTER SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS (CORE)

Managers and supervisors play a pivotal role in the success of the health center, yet many are hired or promoted into their roles without the core skills to effectively hire, train, manage, engage, retain, and develop others. This course, specifically designed for supervisors and managers at community, migrant, and homeless health centers, offers intensive, hands-on, and immediately applicable skill-building to successfully navigate management and supervisory roles in the fast-paced and often challenging health center environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure you have the nuts-and-bolts knowledge, skills, and strategies to be successful in your management role.

Visit the CHAMPS Leadership Learning Opportunities page for full details about CORE and the related Next Level Skills for Health Center Supervisors and Managers (NLS) courses. The 2024 NLS course has now concluded. Please check back at the end of the year for 2025 CORE dates.