The modules listed below may meet criteria for individuals seeking Community Health Worker Specialty Certification in Older Adults as from the RI Certification Board. Please see pages 4-5 of the application for specific knowledge/skill details. To participate: Click the link to the webinar of interest Scroll down to click the “Participate Now” box and click […]

Presented September 24, 2020 Learning Objectives After completing this webinar, participants will be able to: Describe mental health concerns related to social determinants of health (SDOH) for older adults. Examine the SDOH’s impact on older adult’s mental health. Discuss strategies for community health workers to address mental health concerns with older adults. Presenter Diane Cocozza […]

With the aging of our population, a renewed emphasis on “aging in place” and the growing burden of long-term care on state Medicaid programs, Community Health Workers (CHW) will likely play a prominent role as the gatekeepers of health care for this population. A Specialty in Older Adults is available through the RI Certification Board […]