Training

Information on our Learning Management System and Continuing Education options is outlined below. You will also find a full listing of our courses, which can be searched or filtered to better find the right training for your needs.

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Learning Management System (LMS)

When you click the Enroll button for a course you will be taken to our Training Catalog to complete your registration. We utilize the Canvas learning management system by Instructure.

Accessing Your Student Dashboard

If you are a new user, you will create an account when you enroll in a course for the first time. Automated emails from our Training Catalog will come from notifications@instructure.com.

Once you enroll in a course, you may navigate to the course site by logging into the Student Dashboard here.

  • Your name will appear at the top right when logged in.
  • Click on your name, then Student Dashboard.
  • The page defaults to the In Progress tab. Click the Begin Course or Resume Course button to enter the Canvas course site.
  • Click the Completed tab to view completed courses.

Please use Chrome, Safari, or Firefox when navigating the Training Catalog or Canvas. Internet Explorer and Edge are not compatible browsers with our LMS.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Most trainings from the RVPHTC offer some form of CE. The primary types of CE offered are CHES and CNE. Check individual course listings for details on type of CE offered.

Types of CE

The RVPHTC primarily offers two main types of CE: CHES and CNE.

CHES credits: The Region V Public Health Training Center is a designated provider (ID# 99038) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Nursing Contact Hours (CNE) credits: The Michigan Public Health Training Center at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For more information on CE and instructions on navigating the Catalog, please visit the CE and Catalog Information page.

Training Library
Continuing Education Credit
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Foundational Public Health Services
Strategic Skill Domains
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Professional Tier
Emergency Preparedness & Response/COVID-19
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Key Insights on Violence Reduction

This webinar will cover the importance of cities coming together around anti-violence work, dealing with politics of this work, and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention efforts.
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The Criminal Justice System and Substance Use Treatment

This webinar will provide an overview of the ways in which the criminal legal system impacts people with substance challenges, describe best and promising practices from the field to better support people who are at risk of criminal legal system involvement, and offer resources and tools to support practice and policy implementation.
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A Public Health Approach to Public Safety: Examples from the Field

This training will provide insights from three unarmed public safety models so that public health and public safety agencies, as well as governing bodies, may explore implementing similar programs.

PH 3.0/Accreditation #1 - Introduction to Public Health 3.0 & National Accreditation (On Demand)

First webinar in a 3-part series will provide an overview of the concept of Public Health 3.0 and ways in which it aligns with national accreditation for health departments.

Centering Black Bodies and Voices in the Public Health Response to the Black Maternal Health Crisis (On Demand)

Learn how the public health system is addressing disparities in maternal health of black women.

Key Aspects of Financial Management

This course provides a high level introduction to Financial Management concepts and skills like managing a budget, and it will also expose you to financial performance improvement tools in more depth.
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Managing Change: The Essential Leadership Skill

This training that will equip you with resources and tools to effectively lead change.

COVID-19 in Washtenaw County: A Health Equity Series #4 - Carceral State (On Demand)

There are many health equity concerns that have arisen or worsened under COVID-19. This fourth webinar describes the cumulative effects of systemic racism on health in communities of color, including the relation with the prison system and strategies for reform in the carceral state. Part of a five-part series.

COVID-19 in Washtenaw County: A Health Equity Series #3 - Opportunities for Advocacy (On Demand)

There are many health equity concerns that have arisen or worsened under COVID-19. This third webinar discusses advocacy and identifies opportunities to engage in public health advocacy in Washtenaw County and beyond. Part of a five-part series.

COVID-19 in Washtenaw County: A Health Equity Series #2 - Place, Space, and Recovery (On Demand)

There are many health equity concerns that have arisen or worsened under COVID-19. This second webinar will take a deeper dive into the community and economic effects of COVID-19 and will provide information about what's needed as we move from crisis to recovery. Part of a five-part series.

COVID-19 in Washtenaw County: A Health Equity Series #5 - Positive Mental Health (On Demand)

There are many health equity concerns that have arisen or worsened under COVID-19. This fifth webinar examines mental health during the pandemic, sharing resources and key strategies for positive mental health. Part of a five-part series.

COVID-19 in Washtenaw County: A Health Equity Series #1 - Social Determinant of Health (On Demand)

There are many health equity concerns that have arisen or worsened under COVID-19. This first webinar will take a deeper dive into the social determinants of health in a COVID-19-context and will provide resources for community members and cross-sector partners. Part of a five-part series.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Public Health Workforce 2 - Entering the Public Health Workforce During a Pandemic

This second webinar in the 2-part series will assist individuals navigate personal and professional challenges as they enter the public health workforce.
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Building Power Through Re-Indigenization Across American Indian Communities During COVID-19

This webinar will feature Indigenous leaders centering re-Indigenization, a process intended to promote community healing that centers the distinct social and cultural experiences of American Indians.
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Plan to Plan CHIP 2 - Community Health Priorities

This second webinar in the Plan to Plan series will cover how to identify community health priorities: determining what to focus on and why.

Rural Healthcare Delivery Redesign

This webinar presents a mixed-methods approach examining key service areas, as well as barriers and opportunities for care coordination in a rural health system.
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Foundations of Public Health Practice

This module was designed to address 12 foundational learning objectives of public health and will review core philosophies of public health, the importance of evidence-based practice, the various factors that influence health, and the necessity of taking an ecological perspective to population health.

OPHA Public Policy Institute Series #2 - Franklin County Public Health Case Study: Health Equity and Racism as a Public Health Crisis (On Demand)

This webinar will explore the health equity efforts of Franklin County Public Health in Ohio.
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Cooperative Communication

This self-paced training will share adaptive tools for effective cooperative communication.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Public Health Workforce 1-Navigating Misinformation Campaigns for Public Health Practitioners

Personal and organizational tools which developed to help break through the fog of COVID-19 misinformation. These include vaccine planning checklists, source-lists for the latest information about how to prepare for the vaccine itself, and how to protect yourself from the fatigue caused by so much misinformation.
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The Importance of Resiliency & Self Care in Public Health, Part 2 Leaders

This webinar will provide tools for public health and nurse leaders to reflect on past challenges, identify team needs, and apply appropriate responses and resources to build individual and team resilience.
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The Importance of Resiliency & Self Care in Public Health, Part 1 Staff

This webinar will provide tools for public health and nursing staff to reflect on past challenges and achieve next steps in ways that are both manageable and sustainable.
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Plan to Plan CHIP 3 - Writing Your CHIP

This third webinar in the Plan to Plan series will cover writing your CHIP: creating your roadmap to success.

Racial Equity Through Action and Learning, Summit Part 1: How We Got Here (On Demand)

Learn about the historical and societal context that has led to systemic racial health inequities.

Racial Equity Through Action and Learning, Summit Part 3: Equity in All Policies (On Demand)

Learn how policies have affected social determinants of health and how health equity impact assessments can be used to address equity.