|
||||||||
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Arthritis Home | About Us | Contact Us |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
|
CDC’s Arthritis Program collaborates with organizations such as the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR),* the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)* and also works with the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) to offer public health training opportunities that focus on defining the impact and reducing the burden of arthritis.
Fellowship Opportunities
The CDC collaborated with the Directors of Health Promotion and Education* (DHPE) and the Arthritis Foundation* (AF) to develop two online educational programs designed to increase knowledge about arthritis and its associated public health challenges. Direct links to the courses listed below cannot be provided. You can copy the address for the course into your browser.
In collaboration with the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE), the CDC Arthritis Program offers satellite broadcasts to enhance the skills of state arthritis coordinators, Arthritis Foundation staff, community partners, and other professionals by providing information on arthritis and public health practice.
This broadcast was specifically designed to inform program decision makers about the supporting science, benefits and implementation essentials of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. CDSMP is a cost effective self-management education program that allows organizations to provide self-management support across multiple diseases and conditions. The broadcast presents the important issues for those considering adopting the program. This broadcast contains a presentation and interview with Kate Lorig, Dr.P.H., R.N., developer of the CDSMP, and a panel discussion among public health professionals who implement the program in a variety of settings.
This conference provides information about becoming competent and confident in building partnerships across cultures. This broadcast features William Guillory, PhD, an expert in cultural competency and diversity. Dr. Guillory defines cultural competency and identifies specific dimensions of cultural competency that are likely to affect cross-cultural partnerships. Handout materials include a personal assessment of cultural competency and tips for working with specific minority groups.
Implementing Self-Management Education: Successes & Challenges in Arthritis Satellite Conference, Tuesday, April 20, 2004.
This satellite conference provides information regarding the successful implementation of the Arthritis Self-Help Course (ASHC), including a discussion of the scientific basis, marketing strategies, and evaluation. This broadcast contains an interview with Kate Lorig, Dr.P.H., R.N., developer of the Arthritis Self Help Course, and a panel discussion among public health professionals who implement ASHC.
Page last reviewed: June 8, 2008
Page last modified: January 19, 2007
Content Source: Division of
Adult and Community Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Privacy
Policy | Accessibility United
States Department of Health and Human Services |