Educational Methods

Building the knowledge base and capacity of primary care clinicians is core to the CPAP Model.

Sample external educational offerings include:

ECHO

A cohort-based learning series with weekly sessions. Features a didactic, case presentation, and case discussion.
Annual Learning Collaborative

An annual gathering of primary care clinicians and CPAP consultants and staff. Features interactive learning sessions and opportunities for connection.
Community of Practice

Monthly open forum gathering of past and present ECHO or learning collaborative participants where participants bring cases to discuss collaboratively.
Traditional "Lunch and Learns"

Traditionally visited practices offering lunch and brief lectures. (ex. Assessment, Screeening, Depression, Anxiety etc.) Also, offered virtually at the lunch hour.
Peer-to-Peer Consultations

Each peer-to-peer consultation through the phone line is an opportunity to educate the calling provider.
Online Resources

Showcase electronic copies of program brochures and clinical care guides on an easily accessible website page.

“Every point of contact is an educational opportunity.”

— Sandra Fritsch, M.D., MSEd, FAACAP, CoPPCAP Director

Alabama’s Use of the Project ECHO Model by Susan Griffin, LICSW, PIP, CHCQM, July 2021