***All applications must be received by Thursday, March 20th to allow time for class material to be sent and received on time.***
Oregon Wellness Network and Samaritan Health are proud to announce a no-cost virtual leader training in CDSMP, a SMRC Evidence-Based Self-Management Program originally developed at Stanford University. This training is ideal for LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and retirees (e.g., teachers and nurses). These classes will prepare individuals to facilitate evidence-based classes in Chronic Disease Self-Management and serve as the basic building block for other cross-trainings.
Dates
- Friday, March 27, 2026 – Introductory Session
- April 1, 2026 to May 8, 2026 – Core Sessions
Times
- Every Wednesday & Friday from 1:00 to 3:30pm
Venue
- Virtual via Zoom
Register
- To register, call Lavinia Goto at (503) 602-8384 or email Lavinia.goto@nwsds.org
Access to high-speed internet with a camera and a microphone is required. Participants will be expected to have cameras on during the class. Class offerings include the most current manuals and textbooks. You must attend all sessions (or makeups) to graduate. All leaders will be expected to conduct at least one 6-week series within 6 months of completing this leader training.
The application for this class is attached. Applications can be scanned and sent to Health Promotions at health.promotion@nwsds.org or faxed to (503) 304-3465.
Note: Once we receive your application, we will send you a zoom link with instructions the week before class starts.



