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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases each year in the US. US consumers report that they consider health professionals as the most trustworthy sources of food safety information, especially for the elderly (older than 65) who are vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.

This self-paced course prepares public health professionals to utilize health risk information related to food safety issues by increasing their general knowledge of the legal basis for food safety regulation. Learners will explore regulatory agencies and food safety laws that ensure the safety of our food and contemporary issues that shape food safety and quality control.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine food safety hazards to identify prevention, control, and mitigation measures available to state and local public health agencies.
• Differentiate key food safety regulatory bodies in the US and their unique legislative authorities, missions, and jurisdictions.
• Identify public health approaches to food safety.

Target Audience: Public health professionals

Duration:  60 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 Category 1 CHES Credits, 1.0 Continuing Competency Credits

CHES Provider number:  99036
 

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated: 8/31/2022

Author: Allison Root, DrPH, MCHES, RDN

Subject Matter Expert: Yevheniia Varyvoda, PhD 

Narration by: Allison Root, DrPH, MCHES, RDN

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

This self-paced course prepares public health professionals to identify interventions for advancing health equity through food system transformation. Learners will explore a variety of initiatives leading to food access and nutrition, stable employment, income supports, and community health. This overview of the drivers of inequalities within the food system helps to focus public health efforts where they are most needed. 

Learning Objectives:

• Describe drivers of inequalities in the food system that weaken healthy food environments.
• Identify critical domains that must be addressed for food system transformation to improve diets, nutrition, and health in an equitable manner within planetary boundaries. 
• Explain initiatives to increase access to healthy affordable food and reduce food system inequalities at the community level.

Target Audience: Public health workforce

Duration:  60 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.25 Category 1 CHES Credits, 1.25 Continuing Competency Credits

CHES Provider number:  99036
 

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated: 8/2022

Author: Allison Root, DrPH, RDN, MCHES 

Subject Matter Expert: Yevheniia Varyvoda, PhD

Narration by: Allison Root, DrPH, RDN, MCHES

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

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a brief psychotherapeutic intervention to increase the likelihood of a patient considering, initiating, and maintaining specific change strategies to reduce harmful behavior. This course will help tobacco cessation coaches and specialists, nurses, medical, and behavioral health practitioners gain profound knowledge of patient consultation. The content of the course applies to e-cigarettes or vapes as well as conventional tobacco products. 

Learning Objectives: 

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

• Review the history of Motivational Interviewing.
  
• Describe how Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based cessation practice. 
  
• Identify when to use Motivational Interviewing with clients.
  
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing skills to assist individuals ambivalent about quitting smoking. 
  

Target Audience: Tobacco cessation coaches and specialists, nurses, medical and behavioral health practitioners

Duration: approximately 60 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 Category 1 CHES Credits, 1.5 Continuing Competency Credits

CHES Provider number:  99036

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated: August 2022

Author(s): Mark Boldt, Director, Tobacco Cessation Training Institute; Mary Giles, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, The University of Arizona Department of Psychology; Judith S Gordon, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Research Member of the Graduate Faculty. Professor, BIO5 Institute. Professor, Family and Community Medicine. Professor, Nursing.

Arranged by: Dipanwita Das, Senior Instructional Designer. 

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

The LGBTQ+ population faces disproportionate health risks. Stigma, discrimination, and a general lack of understanding of specific needs of the LGBTQ+ population reduces access to safe healthcare and services. Learn about health disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ population and the health consequences of ongoing stigma and discrimination. Familiarize yourself with current terms and practice using language appropriately to contribute to improving health equity for the LGBTQ+ population.

Learning Objectives: 

Target Audience: Public health and healthcare workforce

Duration:  60 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 Category 1 CHES Credit, 1.0 Continuing Competency Credit

CHES Provider number:  99036
 

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated: 8/2022

Author: Allison Root, DrPH, MCHES, RDN

Subject Matter Expert: Uma Nair, PhD

Narration by: Allison Root, DrPH, MCHES, RDN

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

Using inclusive language is one way to address bias in order to create a safe, positive environment for employees and clientele. A positive environment will engage both staff and the public, increasing productivity and satisfaction. Public health and health professionals will be challenged to improve their understanding of implicit bias and inclusive language to implement a more equitable workplace in this course.

Learning Objectives: 

• Define, recognize, and review examples of implicit bias;
• Identify microaggressions and microaffirmations and examine microaggressions in the workplace;
• Discuss people-first language and inclusive language and practice inclusive language for public health professionals.

Target Audience: Public health workforce, health department staff, clinicians

Duration: 30 minutes

Continuing Education Information:  0.5 Category 1 CHES Credits, 0.5 Continuing Competency Credits

CHES Provider number:  99036

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study 

Created/Updated: July 2022

Author: Toncé Jackson, EdD, RDN

Arranged by:  Caitlin Meyer Krause, MPH

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

Disparities in health are prevalent and persistent across the United States. Poverty, discrimination, access to jobs and other resources present obstacles to health and wellbeing for many people. This training is the first module in a series that introduces the concept of health equity and how to apply it in examining and addressing public health issues.

Learning Objectives: 

• Define health equity 
• Explore life expectancy and public health
• Identify ways to use a health equity lens in public health and clinical work
• Discuss frameworks for improving health equity

Target Audience: Public health workforce, health department staff, clinicians

Duration:  30 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 0.5 Category 1 CHES Credits, 0.5 Continuing Competency Credits

CHES Provider number:  99036
 

Format:  Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created/Updated: April 2022

Author(s): Toncé Jackson, EdD, RDN

Arranged by: Caitlin Meyer Krause, MPH

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