Course Catalog

Community Health Worker (CHW)

The roles of Community Health Workers are tailored to the communities that they serve. Generally, CHWs promote access to services, provide health education, support care delivery, and promote advocacy. Since CHWs are typically community members, they have strong community connections and greater opportunities to build relationships and extend the reach of healthcare services. Research consistently demonstrates that CHWs increase care outcomes and quality of care in rural populations. The training and retention of CHWs is essential for improving healthcare for rural Montanans.  

Fundamentals of Behavioral Health

The purpose of the Fundamentals of Behavioral Health Course is to improve the quality of care. The Montana Fundamentals of Behavioral Health (FBH) training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to behavioral health issues and mental health disorders. This includes adapting to unpredictable situations that may be encountered and responding to angry and/or aggressive behavior. Online course consists of six self-paced units delivered over 8 weeks.

Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB®)

Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB®) is an in-person training with a variety of session options, including a 4-hour, 8-hour or two-day course option.  

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8-hour training to teach participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps trainees identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.