Summary
Listen to Joan Thoman, PhD, RN, CNS, from Cleveland State University, and Milu Nguyen, RN, BA, BS, from the Delaware Public Health District and The Ohio State University, discuss the important role community health workers (CHWs) play in improving health outcomes including cardiovascular disease. They will explain the training and scope of a CHW, provide examples of how to integrate these professionals into clinical settings, and share case studies.
Moderated by Melissa K. Thomas, PhD, MSPH, MSA, MCHES®, C-CHW, Ohio University
The training requirements for CHWs can be found at https://nursing.ohio.gov/licensing-and-certification/training-programs/02-community-health-worker-programs.
Sources
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Featured Speakers
Milu Nguyen, RN, BA, BS
Delaware Public Health District and The Ohio State University
Joan Thoman, PhD, RN, CNS
Cleveland State University