Table 1 Training session topics
Session | Topics covered | Learning objectives |
|---|---|---|
1 Study and Hypertension Overview | Welcome | Describe research study purpose and details |
Center and Study Overview | Understand lay health advisor role and responsibilities | |
Lay Health Advisor Introduction | Define hypertension | |
Lay Health Advisor Role and Responsibilities | Describe hypertension symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options | |
Research Overview | ||
CREC, Human Subjects Protection, and Informed Consent | ||
Hypertension Overview | ||
Definition, Diagnosis, Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatment | ||
2 Socio-Cultural Factors and Barriers to Hypertension | Session 1 Review | Describe patient, provider, and system level barriers to hypertension management |
Cultural and Social Context of Hypertension | Describe socio-cultural barriers to hypertension management | |
System, Provider, Patient, and Socio-cultural Barriers to Hypertension Management | Identify strategies to address barriers to hypertension management | |
Hypertension Management Strategies | ||
Blood Pressure Measurement training | ||
3 Behavioral Models and Patient Engagement | Session 2 Review | Describe behavioral models and techniques used to manage hypertension |
Motivational Interviewing | Describe 2 adult learning styles | |
Cognitive Behavioral Change/Smoking Cessation | Demonstrate how to develop SMART goals | |
Adult Learning Styles | ||
Goal Setting (SMART Goals) | ||
4 Healthy Lifestyle and Community Resources | Session 3 Review | Describe the relationship between food environment and hypertension management |
Nutrition | Understand the benefits of healthy eating and active lifestyles | |
Active Living/Exercise | Describe the services offered by United Way 211 | |
Stress Management | Identify community resources in the Greater Cleveland area | |
Community Resources | ||
5 and 6 Group Facilitation and Conflict Management | Session 4 (and 5) Review | Describe the components of effective participant engagement |
Effective Communication | Understand the role of storytelling and narrative theory | |
Key Techniques for Effective Facilitation | Describe problem solving and conflict management techniques | |
Storytelling | ||
Problem Solving | ||
Conflict Management |