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Where To Find MCH Resources: An Introduction. Year Developed: 2017. Source: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. Presenter(s): Keisha Watson and John Richards. Type: Narrated Slide Presentation. Level: Introductory. Length: 18 minutes.
Annotation: This short presentation discusses the information needs of MCH professionals and identifies distinct online resources to address those needs, from pop and professional sources such as Google, PubMed, and Wikipedia to grant-supported resources that address MCHB topical programs and initiatives. Topics include data warehouses, research centers, epidemiology sites, professional and membership organizations
Learning Objectives: • Identify information needs of professionals • Explain the differences between types of online resources • Differentiate between trusted and questionable online resources • Understand where to go to find additional resources
Public Health 101 Series. Year Developed: 2015. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: Online Course. Level: Introductory. Length: Series; various lengths.
Annotation: The Public Health 101 Series is a set of courses that provides an introduction to public health and covers the sciences essential to public health practice. The fundamental scientific components span topics in epidemiology, public health informatics and surveillance, health economics, public health laboratory science, and related fields. The courses are offered in different formats (slide presentations, e-learning courses, and quick learn lessons) for use by learners and instructors.
Learning Objectives: This series is designed for: • Public health professionals who have not had formal training in a particular core area or who would like a refresher • Persons new to public health • Public health educators and instructors • Persons interested in pursuing public health careers
Special Instructions: Click on large icons at the bottom of the screen to access course materials.
This is Maternal and Child Health. Year Developed: 2013. Source: CityMatCH. Presenter(s): Molly Schlife Isacco, MPH; Chad Abresch, MEd; Hani Atrash, MD, MPH; Holly Grason, MA; Laura Kavanagh, MPP; William Sappenfield, MD, MPH; Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, MD, MPH. Type: Narrated Slide Presentation. Level: Introductory. Length: 18 minutes.
Annotation: This self-paced presentation introduced concepts, terms, frameworks, programs and activities that comprise “Maternal and Child Health (MCH).” Two basic questions are addressed: 1) What does “MCH” mean? And 2) What roles do MCH professionals play to assure a healthy American public? Commentary from a panel of seasoned MCH advisors combine to explore key aspects of MCH including the population health perspective, programmatic components, emphasis on lifespan approach and health disparities, and history and legacy of the field.
Learning Objectives: • Describe the meaning of MCH. • Understand the role of MCH professionals in the field of public health.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Timeline in the United States. Year Developed: 2013. Source: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs. Presenter(s): N/A. Type: Video. Level: Introductory. Length: 3 minutes.
Annotation: This video shows a brief overview of the Maternal and Child Health timeline in the United States which debuted at the Association of Maternal & Child Health 2013 Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
Leadership: Trends and Challenges in Maternal and Child Health. Year Developed: 2011. Source: South Central Public Health Partnership. Presenter(s): Michael Fraser, PhD. Type: Video. Level: Intermediate. Length: Self-paced.
Annotation: In 1935, Title V of the Social Security Act established a federal-state partnership to address the needs of the maternal and child health population. Over the years, though changes have occurred, Title V remains the oldest federal program dedicated to the health of all maternal health and children. Strong leadership and promotion skills are critical to the program’s success. Program faculty discussed national trends in maternal and child health, national leadership for MCH, current challenges and opportunities, and future directions. *NOTE: This course was originally delivered as a satellite broadcast.
Learning Objectives: • Describe maternal and child health leadership and current challenges and opportunities. • Discuss leadership and the importance of promotion. • Present applications of maternal and child leadership in current practice settings. • Provide ideas and suggestions for future directions of Title V Maternal and Child Health Programs in light of the Affordable Care Act.
Special Instructions: Registration is required.
Continuing Education: 2.00 Participation/CE. Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 2.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Leadership and Advocacy: Trends and Challenges in Maternal and Child Health