CHW Core Competency Training Available Nationwide (Spring 2026)
2026-03-12 14:00 - 2026-04-30 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join our CHW Core Competency Training available nationwide this spring for CHWs across the country who are looking to strengthen foundational skills and deepen their practice.
• Training Dates: March 12 – April 30, 2026 (weekly on Thursdays)
• Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
• Format: Self-paced online instruction and live sessions
• Cohort Size: Limited to 25 participants
The 80-hour CHW Core Competency Training is delivered through a hybrid model grounded in the roles and competencies outlined by the National C3 Council. The 12-week program combines self-paced online instruction covering CHW foundations and health-focused competencies, assigned coursework, live virtual group sessions, and a field experience. This structure supports effective onboarding and skill development for Community Health Workers.
Training fee applies.
Additional details, including curriculum overview and registration information, are available on MCD Learn. For course registration questions please email chwinfo@mcd.org.
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ET, Can Do! Reframing Dementia Support and Education to Focus on Strengths and Resilience
2026-04-29 14:00 - 2026-04-30 15:00
Living well with dementia is deeply influenced by the mindsets of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learning to Live with Dementia is a new support and education program model that combines a structured series of brief lessons with facilitated group sessions designed for people living with dementia and for caregivers to reflect on and share their experiences.
This innovative approach promotes a shift in perspective—focusing on what people can do to live well with dementia and providing practical strategies to support that goal. In this webinar, participants will learn about this strengths-based support and education program, hear inspirational stories, and gain new perspectives designed to reframe both the dementia journey and the caregiving experience. Participants will also be introduced to the Learning to Live with Dementia Facilitator Toolkit, a resource developed to strengthen facilitator skills, confidence, and capacity to deliver structured, group-based education and engagement.
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Supporting Brain Health: Simple Strategies, Lifelong Impact
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00
This session shares simple, everyday ways to support brain health across the lifespan. Participants will learn how movement, healthy eating, getting enough sleep and relaxation, being social, keeping your brain active, and taking charge of your health work together to promote well-being and reduce risk for cognitive decline. Designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind, the session focuses on small, practical steps that individuals, caregivers, and community organizations can take to support healthier brains and better lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
PRESENTERS:
Jasmina Sisirak, MPH, PhD is a public health researcher and implementation scientist focused on community health promotion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Her work centers on developing and translating evidence-based programs, providing training, and building and supporting community partnerships to advance inclusive health promotion across the lifespan. Jasmina is one of the founding directors of the HealthMatters Program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Lake Murray is the Health and Wellness Coordinator at the National Down Syndrome Society where he works to create and support the dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of health and wellness programs. Lake, born with Spina Bifida, has a longstanding commitment to disability advocacy. He previously worked with the Special Fishies organization, promoting drowning prevention and water safety for individuals with disabilities. Lake holds a B.S. in Public Health from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from the George Washington University.
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