Online TRAIN Courses for Community Health Improvement The Community Tool Box offers free online courses to support community health assessment and community health improvement work. These courses are intended for: Staff from state and local health departments (including those seeking accreditation) Hospital staff (considering new federal requirements for non-profit hospitals) and those in community benefit programs Non-profit organizations Community leaders and members These courses were developed in partnership with the KDHE State Office of Rural Health, and are freely accessible online via www.train.org. (Please register for a free account to get started.) Available modules include: Module 1: Assuring Engagement in Community Health Improvement Efforts Assuring Ongoing Involvement of Community Members Assuring Shared Ownership among Stakeholders Module 2: Identifying Community Health Needs and Assets Assessing Community Needs Identifying Community Assets and Resources Module 3: Conducting Community Health Assessments Defining the Community and Geographic Area for the Assessment Some Different Methods for Conducting Assessments Module 4: Setting Community Priorities Based on Identified Issues Using Explicit Criteria and Processes to Set Priorities Analyzing Community Problems and Goals Module 5: Developing a Logic Model for Community Health Improvement Developing a Framework or Model of Change Module 6: Developing a Strategic Plan for Community Health Improvement Developing Strategic and Action Plans Module 7: Developing an Intervention Developing a Preliminary Community Intervention Reviewing and Selecting “Best Practices” Adapting Interventions for the Local Context Module 8: Assuring Collaboration During Implementation Assuring Collaboration Across Sectors and Shared Investment in Implementation Visit www.train.org to sign up for free course registration today.
