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01-04-2012 | Original Paper

Emergency Preparedness Training of Tribal Community Health Representatives

Authors: Lisle S. Hites, Brenda S. Granillo, Edward R. Garrison, Adriana D. Cimetta, Verena J. Serafin, Ralph F. Renger, Jessica F. Wakelee, Jefferey L. Burgess

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

This study describes the development and evaluation of online Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) training adapted to the learning styles and needs of tribal Community Health Representatives (CHRs). Working through a university-tribal community college partnership, the Arizona Center for Public Health Preparedness at the University of Arizona and Diné College of the Navajo Nation delivered a blended online and face-to-face public health preparedness certificate program based on core public health emergency preparedness competencies. This program was carefully adapted to meet the environmental and learning needs of the tribal CHRs. The certificate program was subsequently evaluated via a scenario-based decision-making methodology. Significant improvements in five of six competency areas were documented by comparison of pre- and post-certificate training testing. Based on statistical support for this pedagogical approach the cultural adaptations utilized in delivery of the certificate program appear to be effective for PHEP American Indian education.

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Title: Emergency Preparedness Training of Tribal Community Health Representatives
Authors: Lisle S. Hites
Brenda S. Granillo
Edward R. Garrison
Adriana D. Cimetta
Verena J. Serafin
Ralph F. Renger
Jessica F. Wakelee
Jefferey L. Burgess
Publication date: 01-04-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-011-9438-9

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