Our online training was developed for state and local health departments to supplement existing training with specialty courses that enhance efforts in refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) communities. The training may also be useful for community based organizations working with RIM communities during COVID-19. Registration is free and open to all.
- Complete each module at your own pace
- Choose to complete all modules or just those of interest to you
- Test your learning with interactive learning activities
- Receive a certificate of completion for each module
- Collaborate with public health professionals from across the country on our online discussion boards
Working with Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Communities in COVID-19
Time to complete: 1 hour
There is growing evidence that COVID-19 disproportionately affects some populations, including certain refugee, immigrant and migrant communities. This module was developed to support public health professionals and others working with these communities and introduces social determinants of health. The module also introduces the concept of cultural humility and practical ways it can be used to address health disparities in RIM communities.
Vaccine 101: Information for Organizations Serving RIM Communities
Time to complete: 30 minutes
This video training is intended to aid those working with RIM Communities in understanding the COVID-19 vaccine and effectively communicating about the COVID-19 vaccine to the communities they serve.
Presentation reflects CDC guidance as of early January 2022
Working with Interpreters during Case Investigation and Contact Tracing
Time to complete: 1 hour
This module is for case investigators and contact tracers, supervisors and interpreters working with case investigators and contact tracers. Interpreters play a vital role in ensuring RIM communities have a full understanding of the information shared by public health professionals. Learn how you can improve collaboration with these skilled professionals during CICT.
Stress and Resilience for Case Investigators and Contact Tracers
Time to complete: 45 minutes
COVID-19 case investigators and contact tracers can be affected by secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue. Check out our interactive, self-care guide that features the voices and perspectives of other case investigators and contact tracers and tips for taking care of yourself.
A Facilitator's Guide for Conducting Listening Sessions
Time to complete: 45 minutes
Working in the COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for Contact Tracers and Case Investigators, but listening sessions with staff and supervisors can help. This module demonstrates how supervisors can conduct listening sessions to provide support to staff, and includes handouts with suggested language and questions to facilitate a listening session.
Trusted Messenger
Time to complete: 1 hour
Trusted Messenger is a PBS documentary that follows a diverse ensemble of healthcare professionals as they set out to gain the trust of communities of color across Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resulting film highlights community-led efforts to overcome vaccine hesitancy and bring the pandemic under control. Download the discussion guide to discuss vaccine hesitancy with colleagues before and after watching the film.
Trusted Messengers: Clinicians
This video training uses the Trusted Messenger documentary to support clinicians in their efforts to improve knowledge and competency of community members to support effective COVID-19 vaccine conversations with family, friends, and loved ones, including the sharing of credible COVID-19 vaccination information and responding to misinformation.
Discussion Guide: English
Facilitation Guide: English
Trusted Messengers: Community Groups
This video training uses the Trusted Messenger documentary to support community groups in their efforts to improve knowledge and competency of community members to support effective COVID-19 vaccine conversations with family, friends, and loved ones, including the sharing of credible COVID-19 vaccination information and responding to misinformation.
Discussion Guide: English | Spanish
Facilitation Guide: English | Spanish
Trusted Messengers: Community Health Workers
This video training uses the Trusted Messenger documentary to support community health workers in their efforts to improve knowledge and competency of community members to support effective COVID-19 vaccine conversations with family, friends, and loved ones, including the sharing of credible COVID-19 vaccination information and responding to misinformation.
Discussion Guide: English | Spanish
Facilitation Guide: English | Spanish
Trusted Messengers: Nurses
This video training uses the Trusted Messenger documentary to support nurses in their efforts to improve knowledge and competency of community members to support effective COVID-19 vaccine conversations with family, friends, and loved ones, including the sharing of credible COVID-19 vaccination information and responding to misinformation.
Trusted Messengers: Public Health Professionals
This video training uses the Trusted Messenger documentary to support public health professionals in their efforts to improve knowledge and competency of community members to support effective COVID-19 vaccine conversations with family, friends, and loved ones, including the sharing of credible COVID-19 vaccination information and responding to misinformation.