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Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy: Maternal and Child Health Perspectives

Short Course Description: This course explores the barriers to OUD care during pregnancy and methods to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant women with OUD. 

Learning Objectives: 
  • Examine the recent trends and health impacts of polysubstance use during pregnancy.
  • Explore evidence-based approaches for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in pregnancy.
  • Develop strategies to address barriers to OUD care during pregnancy to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Format: Self-paced training 

Duration:  ~45 minutes

Created by: Bobbie Alcanzo

Subject Matter Experts: Bridget S. Murphy, DBH, M.Ed., Bobby Alcanzo, MD

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, and health educators.

Published: 3/25/2025

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

Continuing Education: This course is pending approval for continuing education credits.


Understanding Medical Aid in Dying

This presentation will focus on the role of the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Team and the requirements of the law with the Our Care, Our Choice Act (OCOCA).

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this CE, participants will...
  1. Understand the roles and collaboration of healthcare providers—including Nurses, APRNs, Physicians, Mental Health Professionals, Community Health Workers, and Nurse Navigators—in delivering team-based, patient-centered care for MAID and OCOCA, with a focus on patient education, care coordination, and resource navigation.
  2. Develop communication techniques and care strategies that prioritize patient understanding, support resources, and advocacy to effectively navigate and coordinate care for OCOCA.
  3. Review clinical competencies and legal requirements for participating in medical aid in dying, including an overview of the current law and key OCOCA provisions.

Format: Recorded webinar.

Recorded on: 4/17/2025

Duration:  90 minutes

Speakers: Michelle K. Cantillo, RN, Hawaii Pacific Health, Advance Care Planning Coordinator; Susan Amina, NP, Kaiser Permanente (Retired); Charlotte Charfen, Emergency Medicine Physician, Writer, Educator.

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available for recording: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5  total Category I continuing education contact hours. WRPHTC provider number 99036.

 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Mental Health Mini-Talks: Guiding Public Health Workplaces from Stress to Resilience

Join us for practical insights and strategies to foster a culture of well-being in public health by examining the root causes and impact of burnout, along with strategies for resilience, exploring psychological safety as a key to workplace well-being, and introducing the Leading for Wellness framework, which outlines leadership behaviors that support employee wellness and organizational success.

Featured Experts & Topics:

  • Marissa Alert, PhD – The prevalence and impact of burnout in public health
  • Andrea Herron, MA – Creating a psychologically safe work environment
  • Katina Sawyer, PhD – The role of leadership in employee mental health

Target Audience: Allied Health Professionals, General Public Health Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Others.

Recorded Date: March 13, 2025, 3:00-4:30pm (PT/MST)

Duration: ~ 1 hour and 30 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.50 CECH for CHES

Mental Health Mini-Talks: Guiding Public Health Workplaces from Stress to Resilience

***This live webinar has expired. An archived version of presentation is available HERE***

Join us for practical insights and strategies to foster a culture of well-being in public health by examining the root causes and impact of burnout, along with strategies for resilience, exploring psychological safety as a key to workplace well-being, and introducing the Leading for Wellness framework, which outlines leadership behaviors that support employee wellness and organizational success.

Featured Experts & Topics:

  • Marissa Alert, PhD – The prevalence and impact of burnout in public health
  • Andrea Herron, MA – Creating a psychologically safe work environment
  • Katina Sawyer, PhD – The role of leadership in employee mental health

Target Audience: Allied Health Professionals, General Public Health Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Others.

Recorded Date: March 13, 2025, 3:00-4:30pm (PT/MST)

Duration: ~ 1 hour and 30 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.50 CECH for CHES

An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders

This training focuses on eating disorders, providing essential knowledge for professionals. The presenter explores why these disorders are often misunderstood, highlighting their complexity and the challenges they present in treatment. The presenter then introduces her method for treating eating disorders, which emphasizes addressing underlying issues and teaching foundational skills. This approach empowers clients to achieve full recovery. The goal is to equip professionals with tools to navigate these challenging cases effectively.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify at least 1 psychological or emotional function that eating disorders may serve.
  • List at least 3 warning signs or symptoms of eating disorders. 
  • Identify 1 specific action individuals can take to support someone struggling with an eating disorder. 

Format: Recorded webinar.

Duration:  90 minutes

Speakers: Bethany C. Crowley, LMFT, CEDS, BCN and Daryl Ann Smith, RD, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Recorded on: 3/6/2025

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5  total Category I continuing education contact hours. WRPHTC provider number 99036.

 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Barriers to Health in Former Incarcerated Populations

Native Hawaiians have the highest incarceration rate of any ethnic group in the state of Hawai'i. This training will provide an overview of the health barriers faced by formerly incarcerated populations, explore the factors contributing to high recidivism rates within the Hawai'i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, offer strategies for supporting individuals in accessing social services, and discuss ways to eliminate barriers to healthcare.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify three public health strategies that reduce recidivism. 

  • Demonstrate how to assist men and women of incarceration in receiving social services.

  • Identify at least two systemic barriers to healthcare access for formerly incarcerated populations

Format: recorded webinar

Duration:  90 minutes

Recorded on: 2/20/2025

Speaker: Francine Dudoit-Tagupa, RN

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5  total Category I continuing education contact hours (1.5 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.

 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Utilizing Feedback for Effective Change Management

Developing a feedback loop is essential for effective change management. This training encourages you to explore how feedback loops can guide strategy development to achieve change objectives while fostering a supportive environment for transformation. You’ll identify ways to gather feedback, embrace flexibility, and refine your approach to successfully reach your change goals.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Define change goals and metrics
  • Identify sources and methods that are aligned to the change goals
  • Analyze and share feedback
  • Apply feedback


Arranged by: Caitlin Meyer Krause, MPH
Subject Matter Expert:  Carolyn Smith Casertano, APR, Fellow PRSA
Duration:  ~30 minutes
Target Audience: Public Health and Healthcare Professionals working in management positions.
Published: 1/2025
Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

Continuing Education:

Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 0.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours (0.5 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.


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The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Strategic Communication for Driving Change

Welcome to “Strategic Communication for Driving Change,” where you'll learn the fundamentals of strategic communication and its critical role in guiding organizations through periods of change. This training will equip you with key principles for effective communication, with a focus on the unique challenges in health spaces, and how trust, empathy, and transparency can enhance your communication efforts using a comprehensive media mix strategy.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Define strategic communication and its importance in organizational change.

  • Identify key principles of effective communication during periods of change.

  • Describe the unique challenges and opportunities in communicating change within health spaces.

  • Identify the role of trust, empathy, and transparency in health-related change communication.

  • Explore the components of a comprehensive media mix (e.g., digital, print, social media, internal communications).

Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "Save & Exit" as needed).

Duration:  ~30 minutes

Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, MS, RDN, MCHES®
Subject Matter Expert:  E. Ciszek, PhD, Associate Professor University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations, Moody College of Communication.

Dr. Ciszek is a leader in strategic communication on LGBTQ research and queer theories research, teaching and service are closely tied to commitments of advocacy and social change in public relations and strategic communication. Before launching their academic career, Ciszek worked in advertising and public relations. Additionally, they have worked in strategic analytics, market research and contributed to LGBTQ newspapers and magazines. As someone with professional experience in strategic communication working with nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, Ciszek recognized the lack of diversity and representation that often characterizes the fields of public relations and advertising. Through their research and teaching, Ciszek is committed to making a space for marginalized voices and perspectives that have historically been written out of research.

Target Audience: Public Health and Healthcare Professionals working in management positions.
Published: 1/2025
Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 0.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours (0.5 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
 
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Cooperative Communication for Leading Change

Get ready to lead your team through change with confidence! This course will equip you with communication strategies to navigate organizational change effectively.
  • Unlock the Power of Cooperative Communication: Learn how cooperative communication can be a game-changer for successful change initiatives.
  • Apply the Right Approach: Master the difference between cooperative and collaborative communication, so you can choose the strategy that best fits each situation.
  • Build Your Strategic Toolkit: Explore essential principles of strategic communication and develop practical skills that resonate with and motivate your team.
Amplify your impact, support your organization’s mission, and become a confident leader in times of change with these essential communication strategies!

Learning Objectives
By the end of this training learners will be able to:
  • Describe the difference between cooperative and collaborative communication.
  • Recognize the importance of cooperative communication during organizational change.
Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "save & exit" as needed).
Duration:  ~30 minutes
Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, MS, RDN, MCHES®
Subject Matter Expert:  E. Ciszek, PhD, Associate Professor University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations, Moody College of Communication.

Dr. Ciszek is a leader in strategic communication on LGBTQ research and queer theories research, teaching and service are closely tied to commitments of advocacy and social change in public relations and strategic communication. Before launching their academic career, Ciszek worked in advertising and public relations. Additionally, they have worked in strategic analytics, market research and contributed to LGBTQ newspapers and magazines. As someone with professional experience in strategic communication working with nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, Ciszek recognized the lack of diversity and representation that often characterizes the fields of public relations and advertising. Through their research and teaching, Ciszek is committed to making a space for marginalized voices and perspectives that have historically been written out of research.

Target Audience: Public Health and Healthcare Professionals working in management positions.
Published: 1/2025
Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 0.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours (0.5 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
 
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Trauma-Informed Approaches for Supporting Justice-Involved Populations

People who experience incarceration have a higher burden of mental health conditions, substance misuse, infectious diseases, and chronic health conditions compared to the general population. The negative physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences of the experience of incarceration likely even worsens these inequities. There is a clear need to strengthen healthcare services and systems for people who have been previously incarcerated. Using a trauma-informed approach has the potential to improve patient engagement and positively influence health outcomes.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify barriers and facilitators of health and wellness post-incarceration
  • Explain why a trauma-informed approach is needed.
  • Demonstrate ways to work collaboratively in supporting health for people who have been previously incarcerated.
  • Use a trauma-informed approach when working with previously incarcerated people.
  • Identify appropriate use of screening tools when working with previously incarcerated people.

Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "save and exit" as needed).

Duration:  ~60 minutes

Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, MCHES®, RDN

Subject Matter Expert: Carrie Ann Langley, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC

With Input From: Peggy Avina, MD, Copper Queen Community Hospital

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Published: 2/2025

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 



This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team through November 2025.

Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0  total Category I continuing education contact hours (1.0 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
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