Community Health Worker Webinar Series

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.

Module 1

Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health in an Older Adult Population

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:

Accreditation/Designations:

Certificates of Completion are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire live or recorded webinar session and 2.) complete and submit the required Program Evaluation Survey.

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Module 2

Community and Patient Resources

Presented May 5, 2020

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the importance of engaging patients and families into their healthcare choices.
  • Describe how to access local & state resources.
  • Discuss how to share new information with colleagues.

Instructor

  • Corinne Calise Russo, MSW, LCSW; RIGEC Faculty of Social Work; Former Director, RI Office of Health Aging

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion  are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

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Module 3

Mental Health and Aging 101

Presented September 2, 2020

Learning Objectives:

After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Review mental health concerns observed in older adults.
  • Recognize the negative impacts of aging stereotypes.
  • Identify ways to promote emotional health.
  • Discuss mental health during a pandemic.

Presenter:

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion  are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

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Module 4

Conversation Starters for Community Mental Health Workers: Assessing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults

Presented October 27, 2020

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss how to effectively communicate with older adults regarding their mental health.
  • Describe how to complete an assessment in the community vs. in the office/telehealth.
  • Identify stigma associated with mental health treatment by older adults in general and especially those from minority backgrounds.

Presenters: 

  • Marcia Liss, PhD; Psychologist, Lifespan Physician Group, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
  • Deborah M. Robitaille, LICSW; Clinical Social Worker,  Miriam Hospital, Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion  are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

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Module 5

Assessing the Home and Fall Risk During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Presented on January 21, 2021

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe techniques to successfully age in place
  • Identify potential falls risk in both remote and in-person settings
  • Discuss community resources available for individuals at risk of falling

Presenter: 

  • Justin Oakley, OTR/L, CAPS; Executive Certified Home Modification Provider (ECHM); Oakley Home Access

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion  are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

Participate Now!

A Specialty in Older Adults is available through the RI Certification Board (RICB) to those professionals holding a current and valid CCHW credential from RICB who meet the experience and education requirements as noted in their application guidance released in October, 2020. RIGEC has compiled a list of On-Demand programming that may meet these requirements which can be accessed via the link above.

View Geriatric Specialty Curricula