Community Health Aides in Grenada: A Proposed Experimental Training Model

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14
Author(s):  
Manjit Kaur ◽  
James B. Mayfield
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Experimental Training ◽  
Community Health Aides

scholarly journals Promoting Cultural Competency: A Nutrition Education Model for Preparing Dietetic Students and Training Paraprofessionals in an International Setting

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wall-Bassett ◽  
Nancy Harris
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Grant Writing ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Education Model ◽  
Dietetic Students ◽  
Community Health Aides

Diversity sensitivity and cultural competence must become fundamental components of university curricula. A multi-dimensional nutrition education model was developed for a train-the-trainer program that included training dietetic students who would then train paraprofessionals instrumental in providing education and care for individuals in a community. This model effectively integrated diversity sensitivity, cultural competence, and nutrition competencies for the dietetics students. Eight culturally specific modules on basic nutrition, food sanitation and safety, and prevention, identification and management of prevalent non-communicable chronic diseases were developed during Spring semester 2009. A nutrition education workshop was held for twenty Community Health Aides in the Commonwealth of Dominica during summer (July) 2009. The dietetic students presented the modules and conducted evaluations of the model. Workshop participants rated the modules favorably. Dietary workshops for Community Health Aides can be extremely useful tools for developing a larger base of knowledge, increasing health awareness, and strengthening education and outreach. Likewise, this service learning model exposes students to skills related to grant writing, research, curriculum development, and teaching. This program encouraged students to apply innovative, critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic, global profession. Utilizing this educational model will prepare students to be leaders in an increasingly challenging environment.

The Use of Community Health Aides in a School Health Program

1982 ◽  
Vol 52 (7) ◽  
pp. 425-427
Author(s):  
Raymond M. Russo ◽  
Betsyanne Harvey ◽  
Rita Kukafka ◽  
Phyllis Supino ◽  
Peter C. Freis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
School Health ◽  
Health Program ◽  
School Health Program ◽  
Community Health Aides

scholarly journals Workforce Readiness Training: A Comprehensive Training Model That Equips Community Health Workers to Work at the Top of Their Practice and Profession

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily K. Lee ◽  
Elizabeth Ruano ◽  
Pamela Fernández ◽  
Silvia Ortega ◽  
Carlos Lucas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Organizational Readiness ◽  
Workforce Readiness ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Centered Care

Background: Recent reports have recognized that only 20 percent of health outcomes are attributed to clinical care. Environmental conditions, behaviors, and social determinants of health account for 80 percent of overall health outcomes. With shortages of clinical providers stressing an already burdened healthcare system, Community Health Workers (CHWs) can bridge healthcare gaps by addressing these nonmedical factors influencing health. This paper details how a comprehensive training model equips CHWs for workforce readiness so they can perform at the top of their practice and profession and deliver well-coordinated client/patient-centered care.Methods: Literature reviews and studies revealed that training CHWs alone is not sufficient for successful workforce readiness, rather CHW integration within the workforce is needed. Consequently, this comprehensive training model is developed for CHWs with varying skill levels and work settings, and supervisors to support organizational readiness and CHW integration efforts. A systematic training program development approach along with detailed implementation methods are presented. Continuing education sessions to support CHW practice and Organizational Readiness Training for supervisors, leadership and team members directly engaged with CHWs in the workplace are also discussed. CHWs were involved in all phases of the research, development, implementation, and actively serve in evaluations and curriculum review committees.Results: Components of the comprehensive training model are presented with an emphasis on the core CHW training. Two CHW training tracks are offered using three delivery modalities. Process measures with student learning objectives, outcome measures developed using the Kirkpatrick model to capture attitude, perceptions, knowledge acquisition, confidence, behavior, and overall experience, and impact stories by two CHWs are presented. Lessons learned from the implementation of the training program are discussed in three categories: Practice-driven curricula, student-centered training implementation, and adaptations in response to COVID-19 pandemic.Conclusion: This comprehensive training model recognizes that training CHWs in a robust training program is key as the demand for well-rounded CHWs increases. Furthermore, a comprehensive training program must include training for supervisors, leadership, and team members working directly with CHWs. Such efforts strengthen the CHW practice and profession to support the delivery of well-coordinated and holistic client/patient-centered care.

Engaging Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research: A Community Health Ambassador Training Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 353-369
Author(s):  
Tilicia L. Mayo-Gamble ◽  
Velma McBride Murry ◽  
Jennifer Cunningham-Erves ◽  
Robert Michael Cronin ◽  
Nabilah Lari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Outcomes Research ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Patient Centered

scholarly journals Innovative primary care delivery in rural Alaska: a review of patient encounters seen by community health aides

2012 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 18543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Golnick ◽  
Elvin Asay ◽  
Ellen Provost ◽  
Dabney Van Liere ◽  
Cora Bosshart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Primary Care Delivery ◽  
Rural Alaska ◽  
Community Health Aides

Community Health Aides in the Ghetto: The Contra Costa Project

Medical Care ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Luckham ◽  
David W. Swift
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Aides
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