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CAPE: Community Health Worker Advanced Certification Training Program
Are you interested in becoming a Community Health Worker or advancing your career? Follow CAPE's progress on developing a CHW Advanced Certification Training Program. The CAPE Program and The Institute for Education Research, in collaboration with the Department of Social Medicine, the Mitchener Institute of Education at UHN, along with CHWs from across Ontario are co-designing a unique CHW advanced certification program that focuses on building core CHW skills at the interface of community and hospital systems to address current gaps in CHW education in this province. The aim of the program is to amplify the vital role that CHWs play in the healthcare system and to support the development of the current and future CHW workforce through an innovative educational advanced certification program that reflects the current care dynamics and the needs of members of this significant care profession.
Two program development sessions were held, in April and June. The summary reports of these sessions highlight the co-design process, lessons learned, and main themes essential to developing the advanced certificate. If you would like to provide input on the courses, modules or structure of the program, we would love to hear from you! Send us an email: cape@uhn.ca
Social Media Advocacy Kit
Want to get more involved? Have ideas for spreading PSW awareness throughout your own networks? Download our free social media advocacy kit below, and read through our tips and resources in this comprehensive guide. Created by and for PSWs, this kit was put together with the intent to create an informed plan for spreading awareness about the importance of PSWs, and the work that they do on a daily basis. Inside, you will find example posts, important dates, potential schedule ideas, and more.
Small Group Facilitation Guide
Do you want to facilitate a small group discussion on this topic, but have never facilitated before? Or do you just want a refresher? Download this facilitation guide to get some tips and tricks for your next small group discussion. This informal PDF guide was put together by Sanne Kaas-Mason, who has kindly provided access for us to post here.