Virtual Chronic Disease PATH Leader Training
Bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Aug. 28-Oct. 16, 2025
1-3:30 p.m. ET
This is a Train the Trainer Event. Upon successful completion of the full course, you will be a certified Virtual Chronic Disease PATH Leader, a Self-Management Resource Center program. You will be trained to facilitate the Virtual Chronic Disease PATH program. The PATH program must be facilitated by two certified instructors.
Training Sessions are as follows: Virtual Chronic Disease PATH Leader Training is fully online and consists of 13 sessions. The training starts with a mandatory "Session Zero" on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. Training then continues bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2.5 hours each session.
Learn how to facilitate the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, a six-week course for individuals who have or who are caring for someone with chronic conditions. This international evidence-based, disease self-management program was developed by Stanford University on the belief that individuals can manage their chronic health condition(s) and live a healthier lifestyle. Two leaders are required to facilitate a workshop.
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENROLLMENT:
Training Sessions are as follows: Virtual Chronic Disease PATH Leader Training is fully online and consists of 13 sessions. The training starts with a mandatory "Session Zero" on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. Training then continues bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2.5 hours each session.
| Workshop Session | Training Session | |
| Session 0 | August 28 | |
| Week 1, Session 1 | September 9 | September 11 |
| Week 2, Session 2 | September 16 | September 18 |
| Week 3, Session 3 | September 23 | September 25 |
| Week 4, Session 4 | September 30 | October 2 |
| Week 5, Session 5 | October 7 | October 9 |
| Week 6, Session 6 | October 14 | October 16 |
Learn how to facilitate the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, a six-week course for individuals who have or who are caring for someone with chronic conditions. This international evidence-based, disease self-management program was developed by Stanford University on the belief that individuals can manage their chronic health condition(s) and live a healthier lifestyle. Two leaders are required to facilitate a workshop.
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ENROLLMENT:
- You must attend all of the sessions, complete homework, and take part in the practice teaching sessions.
- You must have a stable, fast internet connection.
- You must have access to a computer and webcam with good sound quality. NO mobile devices may be used for the training sessions.
- You should be proficient in how to use your equipment and technology, camera, and microphone.
- Before the Zero Session you will receive your Virtual Chronic Disease Leader Manual. You must have it available for the entire training event.
- You may be required to sign and return an instructor letter of commitment. The letter of commitment outlines expectations for new instructors who attend this grant-funded training if working under MSU Extension's license. Fulfilling the expectations outlined in the letter of commitment allows us to provide new instructors with the training and PATH leader curricula/materials free of charge. Specific expectations included in the letter of commitment include the following: a) successfully passing the PATH leader course and remaining in compliance with all PATH licensing guidelines, b) helping to organize, co-facilitate, and evaluate at least one PATH class within 12 months after the training, c) successfully completing the MSU Extension volunteer application and screening progress, and d) agreeing to an annual virtual update session. The letter of commitment needs to be signed, scanned, and emailed to Christi Demitz prior to Session Zero on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
The Chronic Disease PATH program is a Self-Management Resource Program.
This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Registration for Virtual Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Leader Training is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 14, 2025.
There are 13 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Christi Demitz at demitzch@msu.edu.