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U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau. n.d.. Trainee toolkit. Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, multiple items.

Annotation: This Trainee Toolkit is designed to provide current and former trainees, training programs, and MCH stakeholders with online and downloadable resources in one convenient location. It contains links to comprehensive, easy-to-use web pages; downloadable resources to orient the reader to the Training Program; and a list of frequently used acronyms relevant to trainees.

Keywords: Child health, Maternal health, Resources for professionals, Training programs

de Beaumont . n.d.. Communicating about public health: A toolkit for public health professionals. Bethesda, MD: de Beaumont Foundation, 38 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit provides public health professionals with research-tested talking points, examples, and communication strategies to help build public health literacy in their communities. It addresses common knowledge gaps about what public health is, what public health workers do, and how public health activities benefit individuals and communities. The toolkit includes five "big ideas" about public health with corresponding talking points and examples, guidance on selecting effective examples that resonate with different audiences, tips for communicating in specific situations such as press conferences and community conversations, and a planning worksheet to help professionals prepare their communications. It emphasizes using consistent, clear language focused on how public health works at the community level, prevents illness and injury, serves local communities through professionals in various roles, and benefits everyone. Additional resources for inclusive and culturally relevant communication are included, along with recommendations for communicating during polarized times and public health emergencies.

Keywords: Communication, Professional training, Public health, Resources for professionals

Sievers K, Clark MB, Douglass AB, Maier R, Gonsalves W, Wrightson AS, Quinonez R, Dolce M, Dalal M, Rizzolo D, Simon L, Deutchman M, Silk H. 2026. Smiles for Life: A national oral health curriculum (4th ed.). Leawood, KS: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, multiple items.

Annotation: This curriculum for health professionals and educators comprises nine courses addressing oral health. Courses focus on the relationship between oral health and systemic health; child oral health; adult oral health; acute oral health problems; pregnancy and women’s oral health; caries risk assessment, fluoride varnish, and counseling; the oral exam; oral health for older adults; and silver diamine fluoride. The courses can be taken for continuing education credit or simply to gain knowledge on the topics.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Continuing education, Curricula, Distance education, Financing, Infants, Mobile applications, Multimedia, Older adults, Oral health, Oral health care, Pregnant women, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Training, Young children

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Primary Care and Health Access, Office of Oral Health. 2025. Fluoride varnish training manual for Massachusetts healthcare professionals. Boston, MA: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Primary Care and Health Access, Office of Oral Health, 11 pp.

Annotation: This manual is designed to help non-oral-health professionals implement fluoride-varnish application for infants, children, and adolescents ages 6 months to 21 years who are enrolled in Massachusetts’ Medicaid program. The manual includes instructions on how to complete the online Smiles for Life training, which is required for health professionals to apply fluoride varnish for this population. It also discusses how to begin using fluoride varnish in a practice as well as how to keep fluoride varnish notes and how to bill for fluoride varnish application. Basic information about fluoride varnish application and information to share with parents and other caregivers is included.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Clinical coding, Consumer education materials, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Fluorides, Infants, Manuals, Massachusetts, Medicaid, Oral health, Oral health care, Preventive health services, Reimbursement, Resources for professionals, Risk assessment, State programs, Training, Young adults

Barzel R, Holt K (eds.). 2024. Promoting oral health literacy: A resource guide. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 21 pp.

Association of State Public Health Nutritionists. 2024. Children’s Healthy Weight Capacity Building Project evaluation guidance . Tucson, AZ: Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, 82 pp.

Annotation: This workbook provides guidance for public health practitioners on conducting evaluations for the Children’s Healthy Weight Capacity Building Project. It explains core concepts such as evaluative thinking and outlines steps for developing a theory of change and a "tearless" logic model to clarify program goals. The workbook details various data collection and analysis methods, including photovoice, appreciative inquiry, and the World Café approach, while emphasizing culturally responsive and equitable evaluation practices. It also presents strategies for sharing results through data parties, infographics, and success stories to engage stakeholders. Appendices provide protocols for conducting focus groups and interviews, qualitative data analysis steps, and a list of evaluator competencies.

Keywords: Child health, Evaluation, Guidelines, Models, Nutrition, Public health, Training for professionals

University of Alabama at Birmingham Pediatric Pulmonary Center, University of Arizona Pediatric Pulmonary Center, University of Florida Pediatric Pulmonary Center, University of New Mexico Pediatric Pulmonary Center, University of Washington Pediatric Pulmonary Center, and University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center. 2018. Pediatric sleep education. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison, DoIT Academic Technology, 6 modules.

Annotation: These online, self-directed, training modules on the care of children with sleep disorders include an introduction/background, interactive case scenarios and resources & tools. Users first learn about each condition and the role of interdisciplinary team members in the comprehensive care of children with this condition. They then indicate how they would proceed with screening, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral. Expert insights and feedback are provided on the options chosen. The modules cover introduction to sleep health; pediatric insomnia; sleep disordered breathing; parasomnias; hypersomnolence disorder; and movement disorders. CME credit information is included.

Keywords: Children, Resources for professionals, Sleep disorders, Training materials

Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health. 2017. Bright Smiles for Babies: Virginia Oral Health Partnership for Children. Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health, 1 v.

Annotation: This manual contains information and resources to promote oral health in pregnant women and infants and children from birth to age 3 by providing oral health screenings and risk assessment, education, fluoride varnish applications, and referrals. Contents include an oral health protocol; resources about assessment and fluoride varnish; anticipatory guidance; parent handouts in English and in Spanish; and information about oral health in pregnant women and children, including children with special health care needs. Information about Medicaid reimbursement, resources for supplies, professional policies and guidelines, and forms is also included.

Keywords: Disease prevention, Fluorides, Health promotion, Infants, Oral health, Pregnancy, Pregnant women, Prevention programs, Resources for professionals, Risk assessment, Screening, Service integration, Special health care needs, State programs, Training materials, Virginia, Young children

Bertness J, DeFrancis B. 2017. Identifying and using evidence-based/informed resources to address MCH lssues (upd.). Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 1 p. (MCH Navigator training brief)

Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Reduce Infant Mortality. 2017. Infant mortality CoIIN prevention toolkit. Boston, MA: National Institute for Children's Health Quality,

Annotation: This interactive toolkit allows users to learn from participants in the Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Reduce Infant Mortality (Infant Mortality CoIIN). Organized by topics from the initiative, this toolkit features change ideas, case studies, videos and key insights from teams who are working to reduce infant mortality throughout the country.

Keywords: Collaboration, Infant mortality, Materials for professionals, Prevention programs, Training materials

U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2016. TeamSTEPPS®. Rockville, MD: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 1 v.

Annotation: This curriculum is designed to optimize patient care by improving communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals, including frontline staff. Contents include an instructor manual, short case studies, and videos illustrating teamwork opportunities and successes. Topics include change management, coaching, and implementation. Supporting materials include a pocket guide and evaluation tools. Additional resources for applying rapid response systems; using simulation in training; enhancing safety for patients with limited English proficiency; and modules for developing and optimizing team knowledge and performance in dental, long-term care, and medical offices are available.

Keywords: Case studies, Communication skills, Health care systems, Multimedia, Organizational change, Patient care, Program improvement, Quality assurance, Resources for professionals, Teamwork, Training materials

Minnesota Oral Health Coalition. 2016. Fluoride varnish application and information. Plymouth, MN: Minnesota Oral Health Coalition, 1 video (3 min., 11 sec.).

Annotation: This video for health professionals provides information about fluoride varnish, including recommendations from professional organizations about how often it should be applied and the ages of children who should receive it. The video demonstrates how to apply it to the teeth of young children using the knee-to-knee position. Tips for applying fluoride varnish effectively and post-application instructions are included.

Keywords: Fluorides, Infants, Oral health, Preventive health services, Primary care, Resources for professionals, Training, Young children

DeFrancis Sun B, Richards J. 2015. Navigating your way through health reform and the ACA (upd.). Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, multiple items. (MCH Navigator training spotlight)

Annotation: This compilation of trainings and other resources are designed to help the maternal and child health (MCH) workforce understand and implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Contents include an overview, YouTube videos, webinars and presentations, selected state trainings and examples in Title V programs, quick reference summaries, and tools to augment training. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Health care reform, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Resources for professionals, Training materials

Watson-Bah K, Richards J. 2015. Children and youth with special health care needs (upd.). Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, multiple items. (MCH Navigator training spotlight)

Annotation: This resource comprises introductory trainings and other resources for professionals who work with children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). It lists trainings organized by the ten core domains for system standards for CYSHCN. Topics include cultural competence, leadership, and using data. Contents include archived webinars, narrated slide presentations, an online course, and videos. The MCH Library's knowledge path and resource briefs about CYSHCN for families and for schools are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Cultural competence, Data analysis, Health care systems, Leadership, Resources for professionals, Special health care needs, Standards, Training

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Oral Health. 2015. Community water fluoridation. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, multiple items.

Annotation: This resource provides information about the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation as a cost-effective method of delivering fluoride to all members of the community. Contents include recently published fact sheets and reports; basic information about fluoride, its benefits, and uses; and safety information. Additional contents include a database (My Water's Fluoride) containing information about fluoride in community drinking water; a training program to help build the capability of state fluoridation programs and support water treatment professionals in developing and refining their operational skills; tools for state dental directors or tribal authorities to enter state fluoridation data and print operational reports; and other resources for state oral health programs and partners.

Keywords: Databases, Fluorides, Oral health, Resources for professionals, Service delivery systems, State programs, Training, Water

DeFrancis B. 2015. Access to care (upd.). Washington, DC: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, multiple items. (MCH Navigator training spotlight)

Annotation: This compilation of trainings and resource guides is designed to help professionals facilitate access to quality health care for infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and their families, including those with special health care needs. Contents include podcasts, webinar archives, video lectures, and video slide modules. Topics include eligibility and enrollment, coverage and insurance benefits, provider networks and network adequacy, continuity of care, partnerships, reimbursement, and monitoring and assessment. Links to resource guides on topics such as children and youth with special health care needs; Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment; health insurance; home visiting; the Affordable Care Act, and racial and ethnic disparities in health are also included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Quality assurance, Resources for professionals, Training

Jack L, Grim M, Wilson K, eds. 2015. The health education specialist: A companion guide for professional excellence (7th ed.). Whitehall, PA: National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, 256 pp.

U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Division of MCH Workforce Development. 2015. Self-assessment. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Health Information Group,

Annotation: This resource is designed to help students and professionals use the Maternal and Child (MCH) Leadership Competencies. The competencies represent a set of skills desirable for practice that professionals may want to possess as they work to protect and improve the health of MCH populations. The self-assessment can help students and professionals determine their level of knowledge and skill with respect to each of the domains that comprise the MCH competencies, and can serve as a starting point for identifying professional development needs and developing training plans. A brochure and video describing the self-assessment are also available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Competency based education, Leadership, Program planning, Resources for professionals, Self evaluation, Staff development, Training, Work force

Littrell J. 2015. Human trafficking in America's schools. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, 13 pp.

Annotation: This guide is designed to assist school officials in understanding how human trafficking impacts schools; recognizing the indicators of possible child trafficking; and developing policies, protocols, and partnerships to address and prevent the exploitation of children. Topics include child sex trafficking, child labor trafficking, deconstructing perceptions and a victim-centered approach, risk factors and predictors, what to do about suspected trafficking, recruitment, impact on learning environment, and community involvement. The guide contains a sample protocol for school districts and describes U.S. government entities combating human trafficking, publications and resources, training, services, and terms and definitions.

Keywords: Child labor, Child sexual abuse, Community action, Learning, Policy development, Protective factors, Protocols, Public private partnerships, Resources for professionals, Risk factors, School age children, Schools, Training

University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. 2015. Global Burden of Disease (GBD). Seattle, WA: University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, multiple items.

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