Professional Education

The Center for Community Health is committed to providing education to professionals in our community. Browse the listings below to find training and events with a focus on keeping our community safe.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 101: LIVE

60 mins. (Virtual - Live)

This live training hosted via zoom will define what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are and identify key terms related to ACEs. Viewers will understand the long term impact of ACEs on individuals and the community as well as consider strategies to prevent the impact of ACEs. Additionally, the trainer will illustrate the difference between ACEs and Positive Childhood Experiences while also having the opportunity to interact and ask questions.

Child Abuse and Neglect 101

25 mins. (Virtual - Recording)

This educational video, presented by the Child Protective Services (CPS) Liaison at Cook Children’s Medical Center, is available for community professionals. This training will define types of child abuse and neglect and how to recognize the signs, as well as the process for reporting suspected abuse and what to expect from CPS after a report is made.

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The Current Status of Child Abuse and Neglect in Texas

19 mins. (Virtual - Recording)

This educational video, presented by the Child Protective Services (CPS) Liaison at Cook Children’s Medical Center, is available for community professionals. This training will identify the goals of CPS and Child Protective Investigations (CPI) in Texas as well as discuss current data related to child abuse and neglect and the process and requirements for reporting suspicions of abuse.

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Importance of Positive Childhood Experiences | For Providers || ACEs

30 min. (Virtual - Recording)

This is a short training developed for providers working with children and their caregivers to discuss Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), how important they are to the emotional and physical well-being, and also provide examples of how to nurture PCEs in the classroom or child-care setting.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 101

40 mins. (Virtual - Recording)

This recorded training will define what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are and identify key terms related to ACEs. Viewers will understand the long term impact of ACEs on individuals and the community as well as consider strategies to prevent the impact of ACEs. Additionally, the trainer will illustrate the difference between ACEs and Positive Childhood Experiences.

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Asthma 411: School Health Staff In-Service- Mild, moderate, severe asthma: A guide to decision making for school health staff in the school environment

1 Hour (Virtual- Recording)

An annual educational event for those participating in Asthma 411. Learning objectives: identify the common symptoms and treatments of asthma in school age children and adolescents, identify the asthma triggers present in school environment, understand how to follow the physician's orders contained in an Asthma Action Plan, as well as provide proper care for a student having an emergency asthma exacerbation.

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Asthma 411: How COVID-19 has impacted kids with asthma and their families

1 Hour (Virtual- Zoom -Recording)

An annual educational event for those participating in Asthma 411. Learning objectives: Describe the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on asthma patients in Fort Worth. Identify red flags for students with asthma. Discuss communication between school nurses and primary care providers. Identify the importance of interprofessional collaboration amongst the healthcare team.

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Asthma 411: Addressing Exercise Induced Asthma

1.5 Hour (Virtual- Zoom-Recording)

An annual educational event for those participating in Asthma 411. Learning objectives: Identify signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in asthma. Discuss asthma 411 standing delegation order algorithm. Understand pulse oximetry and the pathophysiology of hypoxemia in asthma.

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Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth, Recognizing and Responding: Denton County Strategy

4 hours (Virtual - Zoom)

Learning objectives include: identify at least 3 stakeholders involved in the Denton County Protocol for Care Coordination of CSEY victims; gain understanding of the CSE-IT tool and training and how it is used to identify victims and refer for services; recognize signs of complex traumas and appropriate interventions; identify risk factors for male victims of sex trafficking; recognize the impact of victimization on CSEY victims. Target audience: professionals

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Encapsulated: The link between substance use disorders & mental health

4 hours (Virtual - Zoom)

Learning objectives include: recognize at least 3 ways a co-occurrence of mental health illness and a substance use disorder can impact the type of interventions provided to children and families; and describe at least 3 strategies parents & professionals can use to help children who have parents with a substance use disorder. Target audience: professionals

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Responding to COVID-19 as a Community

3 hours (Virtual - Zoom)

Learning objectives include: explain the benefits, pitfalls, and dangers of the increased utilization of the internet; describe at least three coping skills community members can use to respond to the stresses of COVID-19; and describe how mindfulness can be utilized practically to reduce stress. Target audience: professionals

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Ask the Docs | Do No Harm, Ethic, Myths & Business

1 hour (Virtual - Recording)

This is a 1-hour recorded session for medical/dental professionals. Viewers will be able to explain ethical dilemmas related to delaying treatment, discuss the myths dentists have about treating pregnant people, recognize why timely treatment is good for business, as well as identify and manage potential medical and dental risk. Tony Bertolino Law Firm: www.belolaw.com.

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Ask the Docs| Who Do You Call?

1 hour, 15 minutes (Virtual - Recording)

This is a 1-hour and 15 minute recorded session for medical/dental professionals. Viewers will be able to identify when to refer pregnant people to a medical or dental provider, establish referral workflow (who, what, when, how), create a referral list, formal collaborations and networks as well as recognize ways to improve the referral process (designated person, info to include, follow-up, track and support patients).

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Ask the Docs | Importance of Oral Health During Pregnancy

1 hour (Virtual - Recording)

This is a 1-hour recorded session for medical/dental professionals. Viewers will be able to discuss the link between oral health and overall health during pregnancy and how a mother's oral health can impact their child.

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Ask the Docs | Safety of Dental Treatment and COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy

1 hour (Virtual - Recording)

Safety of Dental Treatment and COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy will explore: Safety of routine dental care for pregnant patients including use of X-rays, pain medications, and local anesthesia. Questions about the COVID-19 virus and vaccines.

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Train the Trainer Session 1: Oral Health Matters for Moms-to-Be

2 hours (Virtual - Recording)

This is a 2-hour recorded training for professionals in the community who would like to know more about oral health, safety of care during pregnancy, how to identify the signs of tooth decay, and the importance of coordinating care for pregnant teens and women early to keep mom and baby healthy.

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Train the Trainer Session 2: Growing Cavity Free Kids

2.5 hours (Virtual - Recording)

This is a 2-hour recorded training for professionals in the community who would like to connect oral health with overall health by deepening their understanding and skills about oral health and its importance and connection to overall health, identifying early signs of tooth decay, risk and preventive factors, and sharing tips and resources with parents.

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Delta-8 Discussion

1 hour (Virtual - Recording)

A virtual presentation from Dr. Shaker of the North Texas Poison Center to discuss Delta-8. Delta-8 is a trending topic in our community right now due to the legal standing of it throughout the state. As access to this product becomes more readily available, the chance for a poisoning can occur. The password to view this videos is: Poison1222

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Professional Education

Adverse childhood experiences

Asthma

Mental health

Oral health

Poison prevention