WHO WE ARE:

The Western Region Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC) is one of ten Regional Public Health Training Centers (RPHTCs) funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to support the public health workforce. The WRPHTC is located in HRSA Region 9, which includes Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and US Associated Pacific Islands.

We are a consortium of public health professionals that work to develop and provide innovative, skill-based training to address gaps identified by training needs assessments for the public health workforce.

OUR VISION:

Our vision is to have a strong collaborative public health network and public health workforce that collectively works towards the development of healthy communities in HRSA Region 9 and the nation.

WHAT WE DO:

Training Needs Assessments & Training Plans: We help public health departments understand and respond to local workforce development needs.

• Identify whether your current capacity-building efforts are in line with your workforce's preferences and needs     
• Determine training gaps by job tier
• Inform professional development plans for individuals
• Inform workforce development plans and capacity-building programs for organizations
• Prepare for the Domain 8 requirements for PHAB accreditation

Professional Development: We help professionals build the core skills and competencies necessary to address public health challenges.

• Access learning in multiple modalities from webinars, self-paced courses, podcasts, and cohort-based learning with and for our partners.
• Earn Continuing Education credit hours for Certified Health Education Specialists, Registered Dietitians, and more through our free trainings
• Learn knowledge and apply skills from our trainings that will enhance your professional growth and competencies

Future Leaders Program: We help students gain valuable practical experience through funded applied public health experiences at agencies working with underserved communities.

• Gain valuable practical experience through applied public health experiences at agencies working with underserved communities.
• Get access to training, funding, and community during the course of your project.
• Connect with other students working in public health and preparing to enter the workforce.

WHO WE PARTNER WITH:

The consortium consists of a Central Office at the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, and four Community-Based Training Partners, including:

• Hawaii Public Health Institute;
• Larson Institute for Health Equity and Impact at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Public Health;
• Pacific Island Health Officers Association; and
• Public Health Institute of California