In an effort to offer health center personnel remote avenues for continuing education, CHAMPS hosts live, online webcasts specifically designed for Region VIII health centers throughout the year. Please refer to the descriptions for each event for more information about available credit, topics, presenters, etc. Most* CHAMPS live distance learning events are FREE for all health centers (Health Center Program Grantees and FQHC Look-Alikes) and Primary Care Associations (PCAs) in Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, and WY), including computer link and CE credit, and fees for links to webcasts and/or CE credit may apply for other participants unless otherwise indicated in the descriptions for each event below. Please visit the Region VIII Health Centers and PCAs page to determine if your organization qualifies for free participation in most live CHAMPS distance learning events. Please visit the Online Archived CHAMPS Distance Learning Events page for recordings of past events. *Intensive courses like Spanish Language Training and Supervisor/Manager Training courses have fees associated, despite being held virtually.

Also, explore CHAMPS’ online On-Demand Modules and Courses.

Please click or scroll down to view descriptions of upcoming live CHAMPS Distance Learning Events:.

IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERIES:
A Comprehensive Approach for Healthcare Professionals

Series Overview: This free four-part virtual series is a joint effort between Community Health Association of Mountain/Plains States (CHAMPS) and Association for Utah Community Health (AUCH), Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN), Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD), Montana Primary Care Association (MPCA), and Wyoming Primary Care Association (WYPCA). This virtual series focuses on Identifying and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Human Trafficking (HT): A Comprehensive Approach for Healthcare Professionals.

Dates/Time/Topics/Presenters/Location: This series will begin in May 2025 and conclude in September 2025. Attendees are welcome to join as many sessions as possible. Sessions will be held online on the following days from 12:00-1:00PM MT | 1:00-2:00PM CT: 

  • Monday, May 19
    • Hidden in Plain Sight: The Impact of IPV/HT
    • Presented by McKenzie Huska, Director of Marissa’s House and Outreach Services, and Mary Jackson, Survivor Service and Program Coordinator from Call to Freedom
  • Monday, June 16
  • Thursday, August 21
    • Clinical Considerations: Best Practices for Screening and the Role of the Provider
    • Presented by Dr. Kimberly Chang, Family Physician and Director of Human Trafficking and Healthcare Policy from Asian Health Services
  • Thursday, September 18
    • Continuity of Care: Building Partnerships with Community Organizations for IPV/HT Services
    • Speaker TBD 

Target Audience: Any Region VIII Health Center staff member interested in enhancing their ability to identify and respond to IPV and HT, as well as improve organizational practices and achieve continuity of care.

Cost: This event is FREE for participants.

Registration: Advanced registration is required for this free series. Please click here to register. Participants may register to attend some or all of the sessions in this series.

If you have any questions, please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director.