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ONLINE TRAIN COURSES FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
The Community Tool Box now offers free online courses to support your community health assessment and community
health improvement work. These courses are intended for:
 Staff from state and local health departments (including those seeking accreditation)
 Hospital staff (considering new federal requirements for non-profit hospitals) and those in community benefit
programs
 Non-profit organizations
 Community leaders and members
These courses were developed in partnership with the KDHE State Office of Rural Health, and are freely accessible online
via www.train.org. (Please register for a free account to get started.)

AVAILABLE MODULES INCLUDE:
Module 1: Assuring Engagement in Community Health Improvement Efforts
 Assuring Ongoing Involvement of Community Members
 Assuring Shared Ownership among Stakeholders
Module 2: Identifying Community Health Needs and Assets
 Assessing Community Needs
 Identifying Community Assets and Resources
Module 3: Conducting Community Health Assessments
 Defining the Community and Geographic Area for the Assessment
 Some Different Methods for Conducting Assessments
Module 4: Setting Community Priorities Based on Identified Issues
 Using Explicit Criteria and Processes to Set Priorities
 Analyzing Community Problems and Goals
Module 5: Developing a Logic Model for Community Health Improvement
 Developing a Framework or Model of Change
Module 6: Developing a Strategic Plan for Community Health Improvement
 Developing Strategic and Action Plans
Module 7: Developing an Intervention
 Developing a Preliminary Community Intervention
 Reviewing and Selecting “Best Practices”
 Adapting Interventions for the Local Context
Module 8: Assuring Collaboration During Implementation
 Assuring Collaboration Across Sectors and Shared INVESTMENT in Implementation
Visit www.train.org to sign up for free course registration today.