Every member of your training team should prioritize your learners’ needs and goals. That’s why having a robust team to keep training running smoothly will pay off quickly. You’ll have a program that reaches its goals, and you’ll spend less time answer questions. At the hub of the team is the training manager, or a […]
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A team of educated community health workers can ease the cost of healthcare costs for a community, but what eases the cost of a training program? E-learning could be the answer.
Hidden costs lurk in traditional live instructor-led trainings, and it’s a challenge to find them. Start to jot down all the random costs of getting people into a room together, and you’ll see how the prices quickly shoot up. A huge portion is travel and lodging costs, which account for as much as 40 cents of every dollar spent, studies show.
The quickest way to reduce travel and lodging costs is to eliminate them: move the community health worker classroom online. Any expense that ordinarily goes to feeding and equipping a group of people can be channeled into development and instructing. That can be an up-front savings, but costs certainly plummet the more often you run the training program.
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By now, you know that, when done right, online learning reduces training costs, increases engagement, and acts as a powerful retention strategy. Off-the-shelf training provides an excellent foundation for online programs. In many cases, like standard certifications and compliance training, off-the-shelf options allow you to quickly launch your program and train your staff ASAP. But
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Anyone planning an e-learning program has come up with this question. What is the best way to test your learners’ knowledge at the end? Quizzes are usually an okay alternative, but there have to be other assessment types that are more engaging and can serve a purpose later on… right? Especially if your training is
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Don’t let negative thinking about e-learning derail your health worker training project. Use these strategies to change your attitudes.
Do your staff and trainers have a dark outlook toward your e-learning project?
Not to worry. Your online training plans need not be a disaster. In fact, the online training you provide to naysayers can become one of your best benefits if you follow these simple strategies.
Fear is often the seed of negative feelings. And technology, warranted or not, is often the seed of fear. Many people worry about technology: will they be able to log in? Will they understand how to use the course? Will they fall behind and not be able to catch up? It’s understandable, especially since CHWs value their time connecting with individuals.
Provide extra support, comfort and guidance when you start a new online training program. By making sure your learners understand that they’ll receive just as much help as they need, you’ll quiet many of their fears.
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Contrary to popular belief, online training management is no easy task. Try these must-have tips for your next remote learning project succeed.
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Are you more of a visual learner or do you prefer reading long-form pieces? Do you find it helpful to listen to podcasts during your commute or do you need focused time to learn? The answers to these questions can be wildly different from one person to the next. Combine a group of virtual learners
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When was the last time your supervisor dropped by and told you what an excellent job you were doing? And when was the last time you did the same for your subordinate? If you’re like most employees, we’re willing to bet it’s been a while. But feedback is an essential element of any professional development
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Making the case for community health workers is an uphill battle — but it is always worth the effort.
You’ve seen the data: a University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine report is one of many that show how the CHW model can reduce admissions and lead to better health outcomes for hospitalized patients and outpatient settings.
Unfortunately, too many organizations still find it difficult to make the business case for hiring, using and training community health workers. They offer excuses about the expense, or they vastly underuse their existing CHWs.
Convincing decision-makers to deploy groups of frontline health workers may not be easy, but hopefully this round-up of return on investment studies will put you a small step forward. It’s a collection of some of the best ROI studies I’ve seen on why to hire and educate people working in the CHW role.
Enjoy!
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