CareSource Compass – Free Professional Development & Training Opportunities

The CareSource Workforce Development Committee is thrilled to share our latest free professional development offerings designed to support growth and enhance skills in the healthcare field through our CareSource Compass program. These opportunities are aimed at fostering continuous learning and empowerment in the various roles throughout the industry.

    1. In addition, we are excited to announce that we have renewed our partnership with CME Outfitters to create and maintain free CME education on cultural humility, health equity, trauma, and gender informed care, and serving members with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The four webinars are available on-demand and CMEs are available for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and pharmacy techs, optometrists, dentists, physical assistants, psychologists, social workers, and dieticians. (no cost)
      1. To participate in the on-demand webinars, go to CME Outfitters here: CareSource Education Hub - CME Outfitters Medical Education
  • Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)/Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM): We have certified facilitators to provide free suicide prevention training in QPR and CALM trainings
    1. QPR Gatekeeper training is similar to CPR as an emergency mental health intervention. A training that is designed to teach anyone how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope and know how to get help and save a life. This training is one hour long or 1.5 hours including role play practice. This training is for any individual. (no cost)
      1. QPR Institute | Practical and Proven Suicide Prevention Training QPR Institute (en-US)
    1. Train the Trainer (QPR): We are also offering train the trainer for QPR with a cost ($595/person) through the QPR Institute. It would allow for your own staff to become a trainer (valid for 3 years) to support the yearly gatekeeper training for any retained and/or new staff coming into your organization. This is an 8-hour class/in person.
    2. CALM Clinical Workshops are designed to introduce those providing clinical services to the rationale of means safety and teach them how to plan for, initiate and carry out effective conversations with clients and their families about reducing access to lethal means - especially firearms and medications - in times of suicide risk. Workshops are typically three hours in length and can accommodate up to 30 participants in person. Workshops include several opportunities to practice using the strategies and language that is taught. (no cost)
      1. Counseling on Access to Lethal Means | CALM
  • CareSource Connections: Join us on August 21, 2025, for our monthly CareSource Connections meeting, available both virtually and in person at our CareSource Headquarters in Dayton, Ohio! After the meeting, meet one-on-one with our Behavioral Health (BH) Provider Relations team for customized operational data packages, a review of claims trends and rejections specific to your agency, and live technical assistance. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to enhance your operations and connect with our team! If you would like to attend, or have further questions, please email [email protected] with the email title “CareSource Connections”.

CareSource is dedicated to supporting the development, recruitment, and retention of the healthcare workforce in Ohio.