Community Health Worker / Medical Assistant Core Asthma Training Program

CTC-RI is excited to announce that we received 35 complete applications in response to our “Call for Applications” for the CHW/MA Asthma Basics Training, funded by RIDOH. Of the 35 applicants, 15 community health workers, medical assistants, and patient care navigators were selected from across RI. These individuals represent a variety of organizations, including pediatric practices, community-based organizations, and healthcare systems.

The lead faculty for this training is June Tourangeau, LPN/AE-C, Certified Asthma Educator, and CTC-RI Asthma Education Consultant. June brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital and as a Certified Asthma Educator, working closely with families in the community. The Asthma Education Program for CHWs, developed by the Association of Asthma Educators (AAE), covers five core modules: the scope of asthma, triggers and environmental control, medications, medication delivery devices, and assessment and monitoring.

In April, CTC-RI will host Asthma Home Visitor training for participants in the February cohort. Due to high demand, we will host a second cohort of CHW/MA Core Asthma in May to accommodate the remaining applicants.