The NCFH training program provides complimentary webinars on a number of topics for organizations that serve migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and other special populations. The goal of this training opportunity is to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of a diverse health care workforce within these organizations. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to utilize NCFH's training programs that are appropriate for front-line staff, management and board members, clinicians, outreach staff and others.
Upcoming Webinars
Two Part Training: Health Promotion for Farmworkers - The Latest Information on Respiratory Diseases, and Oral and Behavioral Health
Part 1: March 13, 2024 at 1:00pm CT
Part 2: March 14, 2024 at 1:00pm CT
Join the National Center for Farmworker Health for a two-part training that will cover updated information on respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, RSV, and Flu, as well as behavioral and oral health. This participatory training will offer the opportunity to discuss strategies, access resources, and practice ways to share this information with farmworker communities using effective learning methodologies.
*This training will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.
*Certificates of completion will be offered to those who fully participate in the training.
Learning Objectives:
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Part 1: March 13, 2024 at 1:00pm CT
Part 2: March 14, 2024 at 1:00pm CT
Join the National Center for Farmworker Health for a two-part training that will cover updated information on respiratory diseases such as COVID-19, RSV, and Flu, as well as behavioral and oral health. This participatory training will offer the opportunity to discuss strategies, access resources, and practice ways to share this information with farmworker communities using effective learning methodologies.
*This training will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.
*Certificates of completion will be offered to those who fully participate in the training.
Learning Objectives:
- Access and share digital resources with farmworkers on various health-related topics.
- Identify local behavioral and oral services for farmworkers.
- Plan a mini session for farmworkers including current information on respiratory diseases and resources to access vaccines, testing, and treatments.
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Vector-borne Diseases & Their Impact in Farmworker Communities
March 28, 2024
1:00pm CT
Dr. Elliott will discuss the anticipated vector-associated infections that might threaten farmworker communities throughout the U.S., including Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, West Nile virus, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. This discussion will include typical clinical presentations, testing and treatment strategies, and barriers to healthcare experienced by people living and working in farmworker communities.
Learning Objectives:
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March 28, 2024
1:00pm CT
Dr. Elliott will discuss the anticipated vector-associated infections that might threaten farmworker communities throughout the U.S., including Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, West Nile virus, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. This discussion will include typical clinical presentations, testing and treatment strategies, and barriers to healthcare experienced by people living and working in farmworker communities.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe and compare the clinical presentations of important, vector-associated infections which threaten farmworker communities throughout the U.S.
- Identify testing, treatment and prevention strategies for vector-associated infections that may be experienced in the U.S.
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Health Center Preparedness and Response Forum
For health centers serving priority populations, such as agricultural workers, individuals experiencing homelessness, residents of public housing, and other underserved groups including older adults, and Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian patients. HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) will host a four-part webinar series focused on preparing for and responding to a wide variety of emergencies. This webinar series will also promote promising practices and offer strategies for addressing challenges related to both emergency planning and recovery.
Webinar dates below:
All webinars will take place at 12:00 pm CT. Click here to register today!
For health centers serving priority populations, such as agricultural workers, individuals experiencing homelessness, residents of public housing, and other underserved groups including older adults, and Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian patients. HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) will host a four-part webinar series focused on preparing for and responding to a wide variety of emergencies. This webinar series will also promote promising practices and offer strategies for addressing challenges related to both emergency planning and recovery.
Webinar dates below:
- April 11, 2024: Workforce and Community Supports
All webinars will take place at 12:00 pm CT. Click here to register today!
Partnerships to Address Tobacco Use Among Migratory & Seasonal Agricultural Workers
April 9, 2024
11:00 am CT
Join the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) in this national webinar for health centers focusing on building strategic partnerships to support tobacco cessation efforts among the Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Worker (MSAW) population. This webinar will feature findings from Tobacco Use Among MSAWs Environmental Scan, results from focus groups with tobacco users in the MSAW population, and a national poll from health centers.
Learning Objectives:
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April 9, 2024
11:00 am CT
Join the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) in this national webinar for health centers focusing on building strategic partnerships to support tobacco cessation efforts among the Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Worker (MSAW) population. This webinar will feature findings from Tobacco Use Among MSAWs Environmental Scan, results from focus groups with tobacco users in the MSAW population, and a national poll from health centers.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to identify, recruit, and integrate community partners into a tobacco cessation task force using various NCFH tools
- Access information and tools for building strategic partnerships to provide comprehensive care, support, and resources to strengthen tobacco cessation initiatives and interventions among the MSAW population
- Receive hands-on assistance and guidance in creating a plan to build a tobacco cessation task force
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Reaching Indigenous MSAWs through Language Access Services
April 25, 2024
1:00 pm CT
This webinar will be focused on language access services (LAS) for health center (HC) staff serving Indigenous migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs) and will showcase the steps of building a LAS program, share LAS assessments, and highlight planning strategies and resources to utilize when interpreting clinical encounters. This webinar will help HCs identify the gaps in language access and share tips and strategies to improve language access programs and services for Indigenous MSAWs.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will:
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April 25, 2024
1:00 pm CT
This webinar will be focused on language access services (LAS) for health center (HC) staff serving Indigenous migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs) and will showcase the steps of building a LAS program, share LAS assessments, and highlight planning strategies and resources to utilize when interpreting clinical encounters. This webinar will help HCs identify the gaps in language access and share tips and strategies to improve language access programs and services for Indigenous MSAWs.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will:
- Identify language access challenges impacting Indigenous MSAW populations.
- Adapt their service delivery to reduce the impact of language barriers.
- Improve communication and health outcomes among Indigenous MSAW.
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