Susan Linn Presents at the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting

Partnering to Expand the Nontraditional Epilepsy Workforce: Targeting Community Health Workers (CHW) and Resource Specialists in Epilepsy Care

A 6-hour virtual interactive training program was developed at Dartmouth and faculty delivered to EFNE AmeriCorps groups. 

In total 75 participants completed a post-evaluation survey. 

99.9% 

of respondents strongly agree/agree that the presentation of material was effective 

99.9% 

of respondents strongly agree/agree that teaching strategies were effective and the information provided was important

99.9% 

of respondents reported they would recommend this training to others

Conclusion  

Partnering to integrate Dartmouth’s virtual community training has bolstered the capacity of EFNE to extend its services to people with epilepsy by facilitating AmeriCorps CHWs being stationed at epilepsy centers and within community-based organizations across New England.