​The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with the Public Health Foundation (PHF), invites distance learning professionals who are responsible for developing online training products to apply to participate in the E-Learning Institute (ELI) Fellowship. The ELI Fellowship empowers education and training professionals from state and local health departments and public health organizations with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to create quality e-learning products.

As part of the fellowship program, participants will create an online training product, receive mentoring support from CDC and outside e-learning experts, collaborate with peers, and take part in online learning opportunities. Participants will also travel to the CDC offices in Atlanta, GA to attend an in-person orientation and a final showcase event where they will present their e-learning products and receive constructive feedback from their mentors and peers.

Who should apply? Professionals from state, local, territorial, tribal, and international health departments responsible for developing online training products should apply. University and hospital learning professionals who are involved in public health are also encouraged to apply. Unfortunately, federal employees and contractors are not eligible for this program. 

Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

Time commitment: This program will be conducted from February 8, 2016 to June 10, 2016. Participants will need to allocate approximately two hours per week during working hours for program activities. Participants may need to commit more time to complete the final project. Participants will also travel twice to Atlanta, GA for the orientation and final showcase event. Fellows participate at no cost. Supervisory approval is required for participation in the ELI Fellowship.

Want more information about the ELI Fellowship? Review blog posts from previous ELI participants:

• How I Improved my E-Learning Skills in Five Months, London Losey, Family Home Visiting Training Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health
• Improving the Quality of Online Training Products Through Professional Development, Calaine Hemans-Henry, Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Public Health Training, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Lessons Learned from the CDC E-Learning Institute, Shih-Ting Lee, Former Trainer, Texas Department of State Health Services
  

• Get Ready, Get Set, Implement! Making the “5As” Work in Your Health Center (Course ID 1057579), Norma Ryan, Ohio Department of Health

Birth defects are one of the leading causes of infant mortality in Ohio and nationally. To improve the future birth outcomes for women who are overweight  and obese, Ohio has developed the “5As” Healthy Weight Program to address overweight and obesity among non-pregnant individuals seen in health centers. This quick-learn lesson will describe the 5As and walk you through how to use each of these steps in your health center.

• Public Health Essentials Online (Course ID 1051672), Ray Andrade, Western Region Public Health Training Center

This multimedia training provides a dynamic look at the some of the most fundamental aspects of public health from the unique points of view of members of the workforce and of community members as well. Learners will gain a grounded understanding of the Three Core Public Health Functions and the Ten Essential Public Health Services.