The purpose of the Creighton University Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity (CPHHE) Community Health Advocates is to provide training to "lay- individual" volunteers in Omaha to become Community Health Advocates within their communities.
Through this training, these individuals will contribute to the improvement of health in the community. The Community Health Advocates will also help to change the attitude of the community to health and healthcare.
Audience: Lay volunteers over 21
Method: Instructor-led course
Duration: 10 weeks (meets weekly)
The January 2019 session deadline has passed, please check back for future sessions.
This is a university non-credit professional development program.
CHA Training will focus on prevention, identification, and treatment of Chronic Disease. The training will help to improve the knowledge, skills, and attitude of the participants. It will also provide the tools to navigate the healthcare system.
Formal training on chronic diseases and Omaha healthcare navigation system
HIPPA and compliance training
Leadership role within the communities
Community Health Advocate Attendance Certificate
Candidates for the CPHHE's Community Health Advocate program must:
