 MCH Training Branch: Distance Learning Laura Kavanagh, MPP, Training Branch Chief CAPT Audrey M. Koertvelyessy, MSN, RN, FNP, Senior Public Health Analyst Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau Division of Research, Training and Education

 Why Distance Learning? Alternative education methodologies provide effective and efficient means by which MCH professionals can enhance and advance their analytical, managerial, administrative and clinical skills while continuing to meet their daily on-site responsibilities… MCH Training Program Distance Learning Grantees

 Training Program Goals Goal 1: MCH Competencies Goal 2: Diverse Workforce Goal 3: Interdisciplinary Studies Goal 4: Examining Leadership Goal 5: Research to Practice Goal 6: Broad Based Support for MCH Training

 Training Data (FY 2005)  10,279 total short term trainees  486 Distance Learning short term trainees  1,391 TA activities reported by grantees  TA activities at all geographic levels, most commonly at the State level

 DL Collaboration (FY 2005)  50.0% of DL programs reported a HIGH level of collaboration  44.4% reported a MEDIUM level of collaboration  5.6% reported a LOW level of collaboration  There were 91 TA activities in 2005

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 Distance Learning Grantees

 Distance Learning Grantees  Dartmouth College: Pediatrics in Practice – A Center for Teaching and Learning Health Promotion  Georgetown University: Health Information and Promotion Learning Lab  New York Medical College: Distance Learning  University of Massachusetts Medical School: Internet-Based Early Intervention Training  University of Minnesota: A Distance Learning MPH Program to Prepare MCH Leaders  University of Tennessee Health Science Center: The Obesity Challenge in Public Health

 Dartmouth College: Pediatrics in Practice – A Center for Teaching and Learning Health Promotion

 Dartmouth College: Pediatrics in Practice – A Center for Teaching and Learning Health Promotion

 Georgetown University: Health Information and Promotion Learning Lab Provides access to:  DL curricula funded by MCH Training Program at MCHB  DL Toolkit  Other MCH Training DL projects  Other DL curricula

 Georgetown University: Health Information and Promotion Learning Lab Well-Child Care Curriculum Promoting Healthy Mental Development coming soon!

 New York Medical College: Distance Learning as a Medium for Continuing Education of MCH Professionals in the US Virgin Islands  Medically underserved  Remote from major academic centers Goal 1: To help meet urgent MCH needs of the Virgin Islands Goal 2: To develop a model for MCH training in other remote locations

 New York Medical College: Distance Learning as a Medium for Continuing Education of MCH Professionals in the US Virgin Islands  Blended Learning  Synchronous sessions weekly  Course Management System  Extended Weekend Workshop  Videoconferencing between islands  Partnership with VIUCEDD  Collaboration with USVI Department of Health (including MCH Programs)

 University of Massachusetts Medical School: Internet-Based Early Intervention Training

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 University of Minnesota: A Distance Learning MPH Program to Prepare MCH Leaders  Leadership Training  Designed for working professionals with  3-5 years experience in MCH OR advanced degree (PhD, MD, etc.)  Recruitment through Professional listservs Ads in publications such as Nations Health, Diversity, ATMCH newsletter, AAP newsletter, nursing newsletters, Booths at professional meetings: APHA, AMCHP, MN PHA, IA PHA  Admission 3 times a year

 University of Minnesota: A Distance Learning MPH Program to Prepare MCH Leaders  Accredited by CEPH  42 credits based on ATMCH Competencies Scientific Basis of MCH Methodologic & Analytic Skills Management & Communication Skills Policy & Advocacy Skills Public Health Core Field Experience Masters project  Online courses plus short, skill-based courses offered during 3-week on- campus PH Institute each spring  Can be completed in 2-3 years

 University of Tennessee Health Science Center: The Obesity Challenge in Public Health: Integrating Best Practices into Culturally Competent, Family Centered, Community Solutions An Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop  A Two Day Interactive Workshop  11 Continuing Education contact hours  Hosted live in Memphis in March 2008  Distance Learning Webconference sites in March 2008: Chapel Hill Nashville Columbia, SC Portland, OR KnoxvilleRichmond MiamiRochester, NY  Watch the website for dates and sites for March

 University of Tennessee Health Science Center: The Obesity Challenge in Public Health: Integrating Best Practices into Culturally Competent, Family Centered, Community Solutions An Interdisciplinary Distance Learning Workshop Coming in Fall 2008! 4 Online Self-paced Modules:  Obesity as a Public Health Problem  Understanding Cultural in Health Promotion  Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Schools  Research to Evidence-Based Practice 2-3 continuing education contact hours each Registration information will be available this fall at

 MCH Training Program Contact CAPT Audrey M. Koertvelyessy (301) MCH Training Program Distance Learning Grantees