To support the Public Health field, PHAB provides educational opportunities around the Standards and Measures, Accreditation, Reaccreditation, Pathways, and Tools for Transformation. On-demand training opportunities and resources are available to departments based on where they are in the process. You must have a free Learning Center account to access on-demand courses.

Questions? Email Education Services at [email protected].

On-Demand Courses in PHAB’s Learning Center

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Training or ResourceDescriptionRecommended forTo enroll
Introduction to PHABDetailed overview of the PHAB organization, process, and functions.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Foundational Public Health Services: Primer for Local Boards of HealthIntroduces Foundational Public Health Services Model with examples specific to a local board of health audience.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Learning Center User GuideOverview of how to use PHAB’s Learning Center.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Orientation of Vital Records & Health Statistics AccreditationOverview of the accreditation process for Vital Records and Health Statistics Units.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Service & Resource Sharing 101Introduces three different approaches to service and resource sharing arrangements.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
The Basics of PDF DocumentsOverview of how-to PDF documentation for accreditation.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center

The Foundational Public Health Services: A Framework for Systems Change

Covers the history of the Foundational Public Health Services Model and provides ideas about how to adopt the model in health departments.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Accreditation Connection NewslettersContain updates from PHAB related to the accreditation process. Newsletters sent previously are archived here.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Initial Accreditation JourneyOverview of accreditation process, resources, and tips for success are included.*Departments working on Initial Accreditation (and have paid the Readiness & Training Fee)Email Education Services
Pathways Recognition JourneyOverview of Pathways Recognition process, resources, and tips for success are included.

*Departments working on Pathways Recognition (and have paid the Readiness & Training Fee)

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Reaccreditation JourneyOverview of the reaccreditation process, resources, and tips for success are included.Departments that have achieved Accreditation, working on ReaccreditationEmail Education Services
The Annual ReportOverview of the Annual Report process and provides guidance to health departments in preparing their Annual Report.Departments that have achieved AccreditationEmail Education Services
Version 2016 Reaccreditation DocumentationAll Documentation Forms needed for Reaccreditation using Version 2016, and a documentation tracking spreadsheet.Departments working on Reaccreditation Version 2016PHAB Learning Center
Version 1.5 DocumentsAll Documentation Forms needed for Initial Accreditation using Version 1.5, as well as documentation tracking spreadsheet.

Departments working on Initial Accreditation Version 1.5

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VRHS Unit Accreditation ResourcesA documentation tracking spreadsheet for departments is included. More tools will be added as they become available.VRHS DepartmentsPHAB Learning Center
Communications Toolkit for Accredited Health DepartmentsContains accredited department seal and provides sample press releases, social media guidance and other resources to announce Accreditation or Reaccreditation.Departments that have achieved Accreditation or ReaccreditationEmail Education Services
Communications Toolkit for Accredited VRHS DepartmentsContains accredited VRHS department seal and provides sample press releases, social media guidance and other resources to announce Accreditation or Reaccreditation.VRHS departments that have achieved AccreditationEmail Education Services
Communications Toolkit for Pathways Recognized DepartmentsIncludes sample press releases, social media guidance and other resources to announce Pathways Recognition.Departments that have achieved Pathways RecognitionEmail Education Services
How to Make Accreditation Fun! In this course, we’ll dive into creative strategies and activities to make the accreditation or recognition process more engagingAny DepartmentPHAB Learning Center 
Pathways RecognitionThis course provides an overview of Pathways Recognition. The purpose of this course is to inform departments about Pathways Recognition as a tool for transformation, explore why a health department should consider pursuing Pathways Recognition, and explain how health departments can get started.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center 
The PHAB Readiness Assessment This course provides an overview of the PHAB Readiness Assessment. The purpose of this course is to inform departments about the Readiness Assessment as a tool for transformation, describe how it can be used, why they should consider completing the assessment process, and how to get started!Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center 
Public Health Workforce CalculatorThe Public Health Workforce Calculator assists local health departments with workforce planning efforts. It utilizes information provided by the health department to estimate the number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) needed to ensure the provision of the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS).Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center 
Innovation in Public Health PracticeThis course is designed to help teams and individuals undertake and succeed at their innovation journey.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center 
FPHS Capacity & Cost Assessment The Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) Capacity and Cost Assessment tool helps health departments and health department systems understand the costs, capacity, and expertise needed to implement the FPHS Framework.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Resources for Initial Accreditation Version 2022This resource course includes the Standards & Measures, Policy Document, Documentation Forms, and several others resources to help you prepare for the Initial Accreditation processDepartments working on Initial AccreditationPHAB Learning Center
Resources for Pathways RecognitionThis resource course includes the Standards & Measures, Policy Document, Documentation Forms, and several others resources to help you prepare for the Pathways process

Departments working on Pathways Recognition

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Resources for Reaccreditation Version 2022This resource course includes the Standards & Measures, Policy Document, Documentation Forms, and several others resources to help you prepare for the Reaccreditation processDepartments that have achieved accreditation, working on ReaccreditationPHAB Learning Center
Key Skills for Accreditation CoordinatorsThis micro-learning provides an introduction to skills Accreditation Coordinators use in their everyday work.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
PHAB Training GuideThis quick guide will walk you through the required and optional trainings available based on where your department is within the PHAB process.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Write it Down! Capturing the Work of the ACBy the end of this short course, you will be able to identify what information about being an Accreditation Coordinator (AC) should be recorded to ensure continuity.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Rock Your Readiness!Based on PHAB’s Rock Your Readiness live virtual training, this course is designed for departments who have recently completed their Readiness Assessment, whether for Pathways Recognition, Initial Accreditation, or Reaccreditation. The course content will guide you through understanding your assessment report, sharing results, and prioritizing next steps.Any Department who recently submitted the Readiness AssessmentEmail Education Services 
Moving into Equity: The Public Health Journey GuideDownload the guide here!Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Quality Improvement Plan Template and User GuideThis course provides access to a Performance Management and Quality Improvement (PM/QI) Plan Template and its companion User Guide.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Non-Emergency Communication Procedure Template and User GuideThis course provides access to the Non-Emergency Communication Procedures Template and its companion User Guide.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Workforce Plan Template and User GuideThis course provides access to the Workforce Plan Template and accompanying User Guide. These tools are designed to support your department’s efforts in building, maintaining, and strengthening a skilled and satisfied public health workforce.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Accreditation Community Learning GuideThis course contains information to support the development of Accreditation Learning Communities.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Documentation Form BasicsA quick guide on how to fill out the Documentation FormAny DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Documentaton Tutorial: Authentication and DatingA quick guide on how to authenticate and date documentation to meet the requirementsAny DepartmentPHAB Learning Center
Strategic Plan Template and User GuideThis course provides access to the Strategic Plan Template and User Guide. These tools are designed to help your department create a clear, actionable strategic plan aligned with PHAB’s v2022 Standards and Measures.Any DepartmentPHAB Learning Center

Live Virtual Training

Visit Upcoming Events to find dates and register for live trainings.

Training orientation to the role of Accreditation Coordinator as well as PHAB’s process and programs.

Recommended for: Any Department

Covers all aspects of preparing documentation for Initial Accreditation or Pathways.

Recommended for: Departments working on Initial Accreditation or Pathways Recognition (and have paid the Readiness & Training Fee).

Covers all aspects of preparing documentation for Reaccreditation.

Recommended for: Departments working on Reaccreditation (and have achieved Accreditation)

This four-hour training is designed to prepare departments with the knowledge, tools, and resources they’ll need to complete the Readiness Assessment and apply for Initial Accreditation or Pathways Recognition.

Recommended for: This training is required for Accreditation Coordinators in the Readiness & Training Process.

In this session, we’ll talk about different ways to look at the information you’ve received to identify next steps. Whether your department completed the Readiness Assessment in preparation for Pathways Recognition, Initial Accreditation, Reaccreditation, or as a tool for transformation, we would love to have you attend.

This training is optional and recommended for departments who have submitted the Readiness Assessment.

We’ll explain the components of the site visit, the roles and responsibilities of the site visit team, and provide tips about how to prepare staff, leadership, partners and the governing entity. We’ll also cover what to expect after the site visit, and will conclude with time for attendee Q&A.

This training is optional and is recommended for departments preparing for their Site Visit.