Over the course of this year, the Local Public Health Institute will be undergoing significant changes described below. We are here to guide you through the transition. LPHI Moves to TRAIN Massachusetts As of April 1st, 2024, LPHI is being integrated into the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s new learning management system, TRAIN Massachusetts. LPHI […]
We are happy to announce the relaunch of our highly sought-after trainings on the management of bed bugs, hoarding, and mold! These informative trainings have been revamped in light of the recently released new housing code, and certain regulations had to be removed. However, rest assured that our commitment to providing you with comprehensive information […]
Training Overview Audience: Public health and housing professionals charged with enforcement of housing and related laws and regulations in Massachusetts and community health professionals, task force members, and anyone interested in learning more about mold. Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1 hours Credential(s) eligible for contact hours: Massachusetts CHO, RS, National Environmental Health Association […]
Training Overview Audience: Public and community health professionals, task force members, and anyone interested in learning more about hoarding disorder and people who hoard Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1 hour Contact hours: Massachusetts CHO, RN, RS Learning level: Awareness Prerequisites: None Companion trainings: •Administrative Search Warrants Supplemental materials: •Facilitators Guide (PDF) is available […]
Training Overview Audience: Public and community health professionals, task force members, and anyone interested in learning more about bed bugs Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1 hour Credential(s) eligible for contact hours: Massachusetts CHO, RN, RS, National Environmental Health Association REHS/RS Competencies: Basic Public Health Sciences and Food Protection Learning level: Awareness Companion trainings: […]
We are so excited to share that our course, Orientation to Local Public Health in Massachusetts, was nominated and accepted as part of the Public Health Learning Navigator (PLHN). The Public Health Learning Navigator is a curated, guided, and individualized experience to help public health learners navigate high-quality trainings. The training nomination was assessed by […]
We are delighted to announce our newest course, Essentials of Data Visualization for Public Health. Data visualization is a vital skill for public health students and professionals who seek to make meaningful contributions to improving public health outcomes. In this free, online, self-paced course, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate complex data in a simple […]
Training Overview Audience: Public health students and professionals, anyone interested in data visualizations or health communications. Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1.5 hours Contact hours: CHO, RS and REHS/RS Competencies: Health Communications Learning level: Awareness Prerequisites: None Companion trainings: Marketing Public Health, Designing Effective Infographics for Public Health Learning about data visualization is crucial […]
In light of updates to the State Sanitary Code (SSC) 105 CMR 410.000: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (expected to take effect this spring), we are retiring the extended course MA-Public Health Inspector Training: Housing, and four On-Your-Time related trainings that were available independently: Bed Bugs: A Special Housing Topic Hoarding: A Special […]
The Public Health Nursing Guide on Infectious Disease, Surveillance, and Response Wednesday March 22nd 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST Description: Public Health Nurses in Massachusetts have a vast and varied accounting of job responsibilities, position descriptions and dedicated hours for PHN services. The one hour webinars will provide an introduction into the three areas […]