For the Trainer: Tips for Implementing the Bright Futures Training

Training all health care providers on how to use the Bright Futures Guides is essential for successful implementation.

The trainer’s role

• Become familiar with the Guides and companion materials.
• Conduct the training using PowerPoint modules.
• Answer questions from staff.
• Serve as a staff resource as the materials are implemented.

Customizing the presentation

The PowerPoint presentations consist of the following five modules:

• Module 1: Introduction—Overview and benefits of the Bright Futures Guides (15–20 minutes).
• Module 2: Materials for Young Women—Step-by-step review of the Guide and wallet card, including tips on the sections that providers complete (30 minutes).
• Module 3: Materials for Adult Women—Step-by-step review of the Guide and Tip Sheets, including tips on the sections that providers complete (30 minutes).
• Module 4: Materials for Adult and Young Women (for clinics that implement both Guides for Adult and Young Women)—Step-by-step review of the adult materials and a brief discussion of how these materials differ from the materials for young women (40 minutes).
• Module 5: Goal Setting and Counseling—Guidance on setting goals with patients and effective communication (20 minutes).

Keep in mind that you only need to train on three modules, as follows:

• If implementing materials for young women, present Modules 1, 2, and 5.
• If implementing materials for adult women, present Modules 1, 3, and 5.
• If implementing materials for both young women and adult women, present Modules 1, 4, and 5.

It is recommended that all three modules be presented during one session, which should take approximately 1–1½ hours in a group session. However, if necessary, Module 5 may be presented during another training session prior to implementation of the Guides. The decision to present one or two sessions should be made ahead of time with the administrator.

Preparing for training

To facilitate training, scripts are provided with each PowerPoint slide in the speaker’s “Notes” section. These scripts can be adapted as needed.

Once you’ve reviewed this handbook:

• Make sure you have the following materials along with the slides and notes:
  • PowerPoint presentation downloaded to a laptop computer.
  • Guide for Young Women.
  • Wallet card.
  • Guide for Adult Women and “Reaching My Goal” Tip Sheets.
  • Counseling Support Tool.
• Review the slides, notes, and materials.

Refer to page 8 for equipment and materials that are needed for this training.

Points to emphasize throughout the training

• The BFWHW initiative provides materials for use in the patient care setting to address physical activity and healthy eating.
• The Guides were tested and worked well across the lifespan and racial/ethnic groups.
• Using the Guides adds only a few minutes to patient visits and helps providers quickly determine behaviors that patients need to change or improve.
• Patient-provider interaction and patient satisfaction can be enhanced as a result of using the Guides.
• The Guides are written at a 6th-grade level and are easy for most women to read.

During the training, encourage discussions about the Guides and implementation ideas, and answer questions from the staff.

After the training

After the materials have been used for a few weeks, ask the administrator to schedule a follow-up session to discuss how the materials are working and how to resolve any procedural issues that may have arisen.

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