The Community Integrated Health course is a core competency course that prepares EMS professionals and other healthcare providers to expand their roles beyond emergency response and deliver integrated care in community settings.

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Community Integrated Health at a Glance

 

Eligibility:            

Emergency care providers with a valid license and at least one year of experience at your current level of licensure. Montana residency preferred.

Format:

A 10 week long program combining online coursework with in-person skill development and field application (timeline varies by cohort).

Online coursework (done weekly — on your own time, at your own pace)

Two four-hour interactive lectures,

Zoom tele-coaching check-ins,

And a minimum of 48 hours of clinical time. 

 

Cost:

Varies dependant on available funding; may be covered when taken as part of a Workforce Development Program

Enrollment:     

Rolling enrollment

Credential:

State-recognized Community Integrated Health endorsement from the University of Montana

Community Integrated Health Overview

The Community Integrated Health course is a 10 week state-endorsed course facilitated by the University of Montana. The course equips participants to serve in non-emergency, community-based healthcare roles that bridge gaps between traditional EMS and preventive care. Participants learn to coordinate follow-up care, support chronic disease management, and address barriers to wellness in rural communities. This course aligns with national efforts to expand mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine.

What You’ll Learn

  • Role Expansion for EMS and Healthcare Providers: Understand how CIH bridges emergency response and community-based care.

  • Chronic Disease & Preventive Care: Support individuals managing long-term health conditions outside hospital settings.

  • Care Coordination & Navigation: Help clients connect with resources and follow through with care plans.

  • Social Determinants of Health: Address housing, food, and transportation barriers affecting health outcomes.

  • Collaboration Across Systems: Work effectively with hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies to improve continuity of care.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for expanded EMS and healthcare roles that focus on preventive and follow-up care in rural and frontier communities. Opportunities include:

  • Community paramedicine roles within EMS agencies

  • Integrated care positions in clinics or public health departments

  • Supportive roles in chronic disease management programs

This course meets the core competency course requirement for the workforce development programs,Montana Family Support Program and Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training. 

How to Enroll

This course is ideal for Montana EMS and healthcare professionals interested in expanding into community-based care and are able to commit to 10 weeks of learning, totaling about 96 hours to complete.

Registration is open to all interested participants meeting eligibility requirements.

 

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Questions

For more information or to find out
how you or your organization can get involved, please contact:

Beth Ann Carter
 Assistant Director, Behavioral Health Workforce
 📧 beth.carter@montana.edu | 📞 406-925-1261