You are invited to attend the Rural Telementoring Training Center Webinar on Tuesday, October 1 at 3:00 pm ET.
People living in rural and remote areas face persistent and systemic healthcare challenges, including hospital and clinic closures, geographic isolation, workforce shortages, economic & demographic shifts, high burdens of chronic disease, and high rates of traumatic injuries. Where there is a gap in healthcare access or quality, there is an opportunity to share resources and build bridges that improve health.
The Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) provides free training, tools, and technical assistance to support implementing and evaluating new and current telementoring programs for rural health workers. Telementoring can improve rural health by building local capacity, reducing professional isolation, improving access to care, and sharing best practices. It can transform training and education through various uses: clinical knowledge & task shifting, workforce development & training, rapid implementation, clinic management, & operation support, and professional development activities.
Presenting for this webinar:
- Suyen Schneegans, MA
- Laura Potter, MSW, LCSW-S
- Paula Winkler, MEd
- BJ Biskupiak, BA
At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the mission and resources of the Rural Telementoring Training Center.
- Describe the role of Promotoras and Community Health Workers and how they can assist with identifying asthma triggers in the home.
- Discuss ways the Rural Telementoring Training Center can help Learning Partners create and implement a telementoring program.
Intended Target Audience: Health Educators, Community Health Workers, Rural Healthcare Communities/Clinicians looking to bridge healthcare gaps