Integrating oral health into community health worker and peer provider certifications in Michigan: A community action report

Introduction A multi‐disciplinary, community‐university‐government collaboration resulted in the development of Oral Health for Community Workers, a brief, oral health online e‐learning module. The e‐learning module was designed to improve oral health literacy among frontline health workers who are...

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Published in:Journal of public health dentistry 2022, Vol.82 (1), p.123-127
Main Authors: Lapidos, Adrienne, Henderson, James, Garlick, James, Guzmàn, Rebeca, Tyus, Janeé, Werner, Pamela, Rulli, Danielle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Certification
community health workers
Community Health Workers - education
Community Participation
Dental insurance
Health education
Health literacy
Humans
lay health workers
Learning
Medical personnel
mental health
Michigan
Oral Health
Oral hygiene
peer specialists
Workers
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Summary:Introduction A multi‐disciplinary, community‐university‐government collaboration resulted in the development of Oral Health for Community Workers, a brief, oral health online e‐learning module. The e‐learning module was designed to improve oral health literacy among frontline health workers who are members of underserved communities, and to address oral health disparities in safety net medical and behavioral health settings. Methods Community‐based participatory methods were used to design and evaluate the e‐learning module. Participants took pre‐, post‐, and 3‐month follow‐up surveys. Results Oral health literacy and confidence in incorporating oral health into practice improved. Satisfaction with the module was high. Discussion Oral Health for Community Workers is now sustained as a standard module within Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, and Peer Recovery Coach Certification and continuing education offerings in Michigan.
ISSN:0022-4006
1752-7325
DOI:10.1111/jphd.12493