mch training branch: distance learning laura kavanagh, mpp, training branch chief capt audrey m....
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MCH Training Branch:
Distance LearningLaura Kavanagh, MPP, Training Branch ChiefCAPT Audrey M. Koertvelyessy, MSN, RN, FNP, Senior Public Health AnalystDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth Resources and Services AdministrationMaternal and Child Health BureauDivision of Research, Training and Education
Why Distance Learning?Alternative education methodologies provide effective and efficient means by which MCH professionals can enhance and advance their
analytical, managerial, administrative and clinical skills while continuing to meet their daily on-site responsibilities…
MCH Training Programhttp://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/training
Distance Learning Granteeshttp://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/training/projects.asp?program=7
Training Program GoalsGoal 1: MCH Competencies
Goal 2: Diverse Workforce
Goal 3: Interdisciplinary Studies
Goal 4: Examining Leadership
Goal 5: Research to Practice
Goal 6: Broad Based Support for MCH Training
Training Data (FY 2005)
10,279 total short term trainees
486 Distance Learning short term trainees
1,391 TA activities reported by grantees
TA activities at all geographic levels, most commonly at the State level
DL Collaboration (FY 2005)
50.0% of DL programs reported a HIGH level of collaboration
44.4% reported a MEDIUM level of collaboration
5.6% reported a LOW level of collaboration
There were 91 TA activities in 2005
MCH Training Web Site
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/training
Distance Learning Grantees
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/training/projects.asp?program=7
Distance Learning GranteesDartmouth College: Pediatrics in Practice – A Center for Teaching and Learning Health Promotion
Georgetown University: Health Information and Promotion Learning Lab
New York Medical College: Distance Learning
University of Massachusetts Medical School: Internet-Based Early Intervention Training
University of Minnesota: A Distance Learning MPH Program to Prepare MCH Leaders
University of Tennessee Health Science Center: The Obesity Challenge in Public Health
Dartmouth College:Pediatrics in Practice – A Center for Teaching and
Learning Health Promotionhttp://www.pediatricsinpractice.org
Dartmouth College:Pediatrics in Practice – A Center for Teaching and
Learning Health Promotion
Georgetown University:Health Information and Promotion Learning Lab
Provides access to:
DL curricula funded by MCH Training Program at MCHBDL ToolkitOther MCH Training DL projectsOther DL curricula
Georgetown University:Health Information and Promotion Learning Lab
Well-Child Care Curriculumhttp://brightfutures.org/wellchild
Promoting Healthy Mental Developmentcoming soon!
New York Medical College:
Distance Learning as a Medium for Continuing Education of MCH Professionals in the US Virgin
Islands
Medically underserved
Remote from major academic centers
Goal 1: To help meet urgent MCH needs of the Virgin Islands
Goal 2: To develop a model for MCH training in other remote locations
New York Medical College:
Distance Learning as a Medium for Continuing Education of MCH Professionals in the US Virgin
Islands Blended Learning
Synchronous sessions weekly
Course Management System
Extended Weekend Workshop
Videoconferencing between islands
Partnership with VIUCEDD
Collaboration with USVI Department of Health (including MCH Programs)
University of Massachusetts Medical School:Internet-Based Early Intervention Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School:Internet-Based Early Intervention Training
University of Minnesota:A Distance Learning MPH Program to Prepare MCH
Leaders
Leadership Training Designed for working professionals
with 3-5 years experience in MCHOR advanced degree (PhD, MD, etc.)
Recruitment throughProfessional listservsAds in publications such as Nations
Health, Diversity, ATMCH newsletter, AAP newsletter, nursing newsletters,
Booths at professional meetings: APHA, AMCHP, MN PHA, IA PHA
Admission 3 times a year
University of Minnesota:A Distance Learning MPH Program to Prepare MCH
Leaders
Accredited by CEPH
42 credits based on ATMCH Competencies•Scientific Basis of MCH•Methodologic & Analytic Skills•Management & Communication Skills
•Policy & Advocacy Skills•Public Health Core•Field Experience•Masters project
Online courses plus short, skill-based courses offered during 3-week on-campus PH Institute each spring
Can be completed in 2-3 years
University of Tennessee Health Science Center:The Obesity Challenge in Public Health:
Integrating Best Practices into Culturally Competent,Family Centered, Community Solutions
An Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop
A Two Day Interactive Workshop 11 Continuing Education contact hoursHosted live in Memphis in March 2008Distance Learning Webconference sites in March 2008:
Chapel Hill NashvilleColumbia, SC Portland, ORKnoxville Richmond Miami Rochester, NY
Watch the website for dates and sites for March 2009 http://www.utmem.edu/bcdd/training/community
University of Tennessee Health Science Center:The Obesity Challenge in Public Health:
Integrating Best Practices into Culturally Competent,Family Centered, Community Solutions
An Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop
Coming in Fall 2008!4 Online Self-paced Modules: Obesity as a Public Health Problem Understanding Cultural in Health Promotion Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Schools Research to Evidence-Based Practice 2-3 continuing education contact hours each
Registration information will be available this fall at http://www.utmem.edu/bcdd/training/community
MCH Training Program ContactCAPT Audrey M. Koertvelyessy
(301) [email protected]
MCH Training Programhttp://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/training
Distance Learning Granteeshttp://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/training/projects.asp?program=7