Training
Primary Care Workforce Development
Through the Tennessee Population Health Consortium, we train both clinical and non-clinical
healthcare professionals as health coaches and community health workers (CHW) for
primary care practices or community organizations through our targeted programs. Training
and certifications are available in motivational interviewing, health coaching, and
as a CHW. All of these are based on best practices proven to engage and activate patients
to improve chronic condition and lifestyle management. We chose motivational interviewing
as the foundation for our programs based on its efficacy and our track record demonstrating
outcomes in Tennessee primary care organizations. If you would like to sign up for
training, please contact Susan Butterworth at sbutter1@uthsc.edu.