Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

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Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

This course is part of Foundations of Global Health Specialization

Instructor: William Brieger, DrPH

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

91 reviews

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Volunteer community health workers (CHWs) are a major strategy for increasing access to and coverage of basic health interventions. Our village health worker training course reviews the process of training and continuing education of CHWs as an important component of involving communities in their own health service delivery. Participants will be guided through the steps of planning training and continuing education activities for village volunteers. The course draws on real-life examples from community-directed onchocerciasis control, village health worker programs, community case management efforts, peer educators programs and patent medicine vendor training programs, to name a few.

In this module, we will focus on the principles of learning, as well as approaching the health service and the community. There will almost be a quiz covering the first two lectures.

What's included

8 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 116 minutes

Welcome Video 7 minutes
Lecture 1A: Principles of Learning, Part 1 15 minutes
Lecture 1B: Principles of Learning, Part 2 17 minutes
Lecture 1C: Adult Education Approaches 12 minutes
Lecture 2A: Overview 12 minutes
Lecture 2B: Approaching the Health Service 27 minutes
Lecture 2C: Approaching the Community 10 minutes
Lecture 2D: Approaching the Community: Gaining Support for Volunteer Efforts 16 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Syllabus 10 minutes
Foundations of Global Health Specialization 10 minutes
Suggested Readings 10 minutes
Course Project 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 1 (Covers Lectures 1-2) 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Motivating Groups 15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on what information we will need to begin training and planning, as well as cover content, objectives, and SMART objectives. There will be a quiz covering lectures 3-4 after completing the lectures in this module. You will also begin to create your rough draft of your plan in the Course Project.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 97 minutes

Lecture 3A: What Information Is Needed? 13 minutes
Lecture 3B: Documents and Interviews 21 minutes
Lecture 3C: Observation of Performance 12 minutes
Lecture 3D: Training Needs to Deliver a Basic Package of Services 18 minutes
Lecture 4A: Content and Objectives 14 minutes
Lecture 4B: SMART Objectives 19 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Week 2 Quiz (Covers lectures 3-4) 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Create Your Training Plan First Draft 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Information (and lack thereof) 15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on a variety of methods, training logistics, and educational materials. There will be a quiz that covers lecture 5-6 to after completing these lectures in this module.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 95 minutes

Lecture 5A: A Variety of Methods 20 minutes
Lecture 5B: Sample Methods for Learning about Educating Villagers 13 minutes
Lecture 5C: Sample Methods for Learning about a Census 12 minutes
Lecture 6A: Training Logistics 14 minutes
Lecture 6B: Matching Materials with Methods 9 minutes
Lecture 6C: Developing and Using Educational Materials/Aids 10 minutes
Lecture 6D: A Simple Training Guide 17 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 3 (Covers Lectures 5-6) 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Educational materials 15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on monitoring, as well as look at a sample community volunteer session. There will be a quiz covering lectures 7-8 after completing the lectures in this module. You will also be able to revise your rough draft in the Course Project section of this module.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 63 minutes

Lecture 7A: What is Monitoring? 18 minutes
Lecture 7B: Monitoring Content and Process 13 minutes
Lecture 8A: Sample Community Volunteer Session on Malaria Case Management 10 minutes
Lecture 8B: Sample Community Volunteer Session on Malaria Case Management 10 minutes
Lecture 8C: Sample Community Volunteer Session on Malaria Case Management 11 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 4 (Covers Lectures 7-8) 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Revise Your Training Plan Draft 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

The 4 R's 15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on evaluation, performance, and supervision. There will be a quiz covering lectures 9-10 after completing the lectures in this module.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 124 minutes

Lecture 9A: Overview and Definitions of Evaluation 9 minutes
Lecture 9B: Pre- and Post-Tests 29 minutes
Lecture 9C: Observation, Feedback, and Analysis 15 minutes
Lecture 10A: Monitoring and Measuring Performance 23 minutes
Lecture 10B: Realities Back on the Job 6 minutes
Lecture 10C: Supervision Functions and Eﬀectiveness 16 minutes
Lecture 10D: Overcoming Supervisory Challenges 13 minutes
Lecture 10E: Continuing Education Revisited 13 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 5 (Covers Lectures 9-10) 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Supervision 15 minutes

In this module, you will submit your final draft of your plan and wrap-up the course.

What's included

1 video1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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William Brieger, DrPH

Johns Hopkins University

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Reviewed on Feb 18, 2019

very informative and practical course. especially when it comes to assessing the training needs and evaluation process. Thank you again

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

I love this course. It has built my capacity and knowledge.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2017

Interesting and usable course for anyone who organized volunteer health workers in any setting.

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