Past CEU Trainings

The purpose of this training is to help community health workers (CHWs) understand their role and impact in public health.

February 6, 2025 from 12pm – 1:30pm CST

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe key public health concepts and approaches
• Describe key public health challenges and how public health services help address challenges
• Describe core public health competencies (workforce skills)
• Describe the role and impact of CHWs in public health

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to the core principles of project leadership and management, while introducing them to practical project management tools.

March 6, 2025 from 12pm – 1:30pm CST

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the difference between leadership and management
• Describe the project management process/cycle
• Write a SMART objective 
• Utilize three project management tools

April 3, 2025 from 12pm – 1:30pm CST

The purpose of this training is to explain the teach-back communication technique in detail and provide an opportunity to practice this technique in a learning environment.

Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the role of CHWs in promoting health literacy in clinical and community settings.
• Describe use of teach-back in different health education scenarios.
• Develop proficiency in practicing the health communication skill of teach-back.
• CHWs may receive 1.5 DSHS certified CEUs for each webinar attended.

This live Zoom session will help CHWs start conversations about mental health and give CHWs tools to help their clients.

April 23, 2025 from 9am – 11:30am CST

The goal of this course is to provide Community Health Workers with knowledge and tools to navigate conversations about common mental health conditions, explore communication skills, identify local and national resources, and apply best practices when referring clients. This course consists of: 

1. 1.5-hour required, eLearning prerequisite, Navigating Mental Health Conversations: A Guide for Community Health Workers (note: course resources are Texas-based). If you have completed the course already, you will not have to complete it again.
2. 2.5-hour live Zoom session

After successfully completing both parts of the course, learners can receive 1.5 hours of Texas DSHS-certified CHW CEUs for the self-paced e-learning and 2.5 hours of CHW or CHW-I CEUs for the live session.  

Objectives

Participants will be able to: 

• Share wisdom from professional and personal experience related to cultural humility, trauma, mental health, suicide, & self-care.
• Self-assess strengths and growing edges of the 7 steps, and share tips for improvement, then debrief.
• Explore a local and national resource, and best practices when referring clients.

Continuing Education

After successfully completing the course, learners may receive 2.5 hours of DSHS certified CHW or CHWI CEUs. This includes .5 hour Service Coordination, 1 communication skills,  and 1 Interpersonal skills.

Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44 for CHW and #50 for CHWIs.

Course Completion

• Learners are expected to complete all parts of the course, including the prerequisite course, in order to receive your certificate of completion
• The instructor-led portion of the course on Zoom is interactive, and learners must participate to complete it
• The maximum number of participants allowed into the live Zoom course is 45.

What you will need:

• A computer with internet
• Microphone capabilities (video preferred)
• A space without distractions

The purpose of this training is to provide CHWs with a foundation of public health policy development and how to engage with lawmakers to develop policy.

May 1, 2025 from 12pm – 1:30pm CST

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify how policy impacts the health of populations. 
• Identify how policy is being made. 
• Discuss the relationship between health policy and politics. 
• Identify how policy impacts the social determinants of health.
• Discuss how CHWs can impact health. 

CoThis live Zoom session will increase awareness about issues related to mental health and substance use and give CHWs tools to help their clients.

May 21, 2025 from 9am – 11am CST

This session will discuss the link between substance use and mental illness, and review signs and symptoms that CHWs can be aware of so they can better assist clients with resources and referrals..

There is a required prerequisite 2.5 hour course, Raising Awareness and Offering Help for Mental Health and Substance Use, that will help CHWs gain a base level of knowledge so the live Zoom session can focus on skills and scenarios. If you have completed the course already, you will not have to complete it again.

Objectives

Participants will be able to: 

• List common mental disorders and signs of emotional distress
• List the most misused substances and symptoms of misuse
• Practice using the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS) tool
• Practice using a harm reduction approach when creating Brief Negotiated Interviews (BNIs) action plans 
• Explore the Texas Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) program to find local referrals

Continuing Education

After successfully completing the course, learners may receive 2 hours of DSHS certified CHW or CHWI CEUs. This includes 1 hour Knowledge Base, 1 hour Interpersonal Skills.

Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44 for CHW and #50 for CHWIs.

Course Completion

• Learners are expected to complete all parts of the course, including the prerequisite course, in order to receive your certificate of completion
• The instructor-led portion of the course on Zoom is interactive, and learners must participate to complete it
• The maximum number of participants allowed into the live Zoom course is 45.

What you will need:

A space without distractionsurse

A computer with internet

Microphone capabilities (video preferred)

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to the different types of data, how to read and interpret data, and the role of CHWs in collecting and using data.

July 10, 2025 from 12pm – 1:30pm CST

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define and identify the differences between quantitative and qualitative data
• Define and interpret common quantitative data including percentages, rates, incidence and prevalence
• Describe a process for collecting and analyzing qualitative data
• Read and interpret common data visualizations, including pie charts, bar graphs and line graphs
• Describe the role and responsibilities of CHWs with regards to research and data
• Identify how data can help CHWs in the performance of their duties

CourThis live Zoom session will help CHWs start conversations about mental health and give CHWs tools to help their clients.

July 23, 2025 from 9am – 11am

The goal of this course is to provide Community Health Workers with knowledge and tools to navigate conversations about common mental health conditions, explore communication skills, identify local and national resources, and apply best practices when referring clients. This course consists of: 

1. 1.5-hour required, eLearning prerequisite, Navigating Mental Health Conversations: A Guide for Community Health Workers (note: course resources are Texas-based). If you have completed the course already, you will not have to complete it again.
2. 2.5-hour live Zoom session

After successfully completing both parts of the course, learners can receive 1.5 hours of Texas DSHS-certified CHW CEUs for the self-paced e-learning and 2.5 hours of CHW or CHW-I CEUs for the live session.  

Objectives

Participants will be able to: 

• Share wisdom from professional and personal experience related to cultural humility, trauma, mental health, suicide, & self-care.
• Self-assess strengths and growing edges of the 7 steps, and share tips for improvement, then debrief.
• Explore a local and national resource, and best practices when referring clients.

Continuing Education

After successfully completing the course, learners may receive 2.5 hours of DSHS certified CHW or CHWI CEUs. This includes .5 hour Service Coordination, 1 communication skills,  and 1 Interpersonal skills.

Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44 for CHW and #50 for CHWIs.

Course Completion

• Learners are expected to complete all parts of the course, including the prerequisite course, in order to receive your certificate of completion
• The instructor-led portion of the course on Zoom is interactive, and learners must participate to complete it
• The maximum number of participants allowed into the live Zoom course is 45.

What you will need:

A space without distractionsse

A computer with internet

Microphone capabilities (video preferred)

Enroll now to access professional development for community health workers.

August 7, 2025 from 12pm – 1:30pm CST

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Compare evaluation and research
• Differentiate the purpose and value of different types of evaluation
• Develop evaluation plan for a public health interventions
• Recognize opportunities to participate in evaluation activities

This live Zoom session will increase awareness about issues related to mental health and substance use and give CHWs tools to help their clients.

August 20th, 2025 from 9am – 11am CST

This session will discuss the link between substance use and mental illness, and review signs and symptoms that CHWs can be aware of so they can better assist clients with resources and referrals..

There is a required prerequisite 2.5 hour course, Raising Awareness and Offering Help for Mental Health and Substance Use, that will help CHWs gain a base level of knowledge so the live Zoom session can focus on skills and scenarios. If you have completed the course already, you will not have to complete it again.

Objectives

Participants will be able to: 

• List common mental disorders and signs of emotional distress
• List the most misused substances and symptoms of misuse
• Practice using the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS) tool
• Practice using a harm reduction approach when creating Brief Negotiated Interviews (BNIs) action plans 
• Explore the Texas Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) program to find local referrals

Continuing Education

After successfully completing the course, learners may receive 2 hours of DSHS certified CHW or CHWI CEUs. This includes 1 hour Knowledge Base, 1 hour Interpersonal Skills.

Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44 for CHW and #50 for CHWIs.

Course Completion

• Learners are expected to complete all parts of the course, including the prerequisite course, in order to receive your certificate of completion
• The instructor-led portion of the course on Zoom is interactive, and learners must participate to complete it
• The maximum number of participants allowed into the live Zoom course is 45.

What you will need:

• A computer with internet
• Microphone capabilities (video preferred)
• A space without distractions

This course consists of pre-work, one live Zoom session, and post-work and can take up to 4 hours to complete all modules. The goal of this course is to provide an overview of trauma, how it affects the brain, and how it impacts health behaviors and outcomes.

September 10, 2025 from 9am – 11am CST

By the end of this training, participants will have an opportunity to:

• Explain five types of trauma​
• Describe how trauma can affect the brain​
• Describe the impact of trauma on behaviors and health outcomes​
• Explain the six principles of a trauma-informed approach​
• Apply at least one trauma-informed strategy in their work with clients

Course Completion

• Learners are expected to complete all parts of the course, including prerequisites, pre-work, and post-work in order to receive your certificate of completion
• The instructor-led portion of the course on Zoom is interactive, and learners must participate to complete it
• The maximum number of participants allowed into the live Zoom course is 40. If this course is full, please enroll in the next training

What you will need:

• A computer with internet
• Video and microphone capabilities (to engage in the live Zoom session)
• A space without distractions

Continuing Education

CHW

After successfully completing the course, learners may receive 4 hours of DSHS certified CHW CEUs. 

Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44.

This live Zoom session will help CHWs start conversations about mental health and give CHWs tools to help their clients.

October 22, 2025 from 9am – 11:30am CST

The goal of this course is to provide Community Health Workers with knowledge and tools to navigate conversations about common mental health conditions, explore communication skills, identify local and national resources, and apply best practices when referring clients. This course consists of: 

1. 1.5-hour required, eLearning prerequisite, Navigating Mental Health Conversations: A Guide for Community Health Workers (note: course resources are Texas-based). If you have completed the course already, you will not have to complete it again.
2. 2.5-hour live Zoom session

After successfully completing both parts of the course, learners can receive 1.5 hours of Texas DSHS-certified CHW CEUs for the self-paced e-learning and 2.5 hours of CHW or CHW-I CEUs for the live session.  

Objectives

Participants will be able to: 

• Share wisdom from professional and personal experience related to cultural humility, trauma, mental health, suicide, & self-care.
• Self-assess strengths and growing edges of the 7 steps, and share tips for improvement, then debrief.
• Explore a local and national resource, and best practices when referring clients.

Continuing Education

After successfully completing the course, learners may receive 2.5 hours of DSHS certified CHW or CHWI CEUs. This includes .5 hour Service Coordination, 1 communication skills,  and 1 Interpersonal skills.

Cardea is approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide continuing CHW hours in Texas, Certification #44 for CHW and #50 for CHWIs.

Course Completion

• Learners are expected to complete all parts of the course, including the prerequisite course, in order to receive your certificate of completion
• The instructor-led portion of the course on Zoom is interactive, and learners must participate to complete it
• The maximum number of participants allowed into the live Zoom course is 45.

What you will need:

• A computer with internet
• Microphone capabilities (video preferred)
• A space without distractions