CACHE Collection
´¡±ô²¹²õ°ì²¹â€™s Premier Hub for Health Workforce Development
CACHE Collection is a curated body of continuing education and professional development trainings created to meet the real, day-to-day needs of ´¡±ô²¹²õ°ì²¹â€™s health, behavioral health, and human service professionals. Developed by the UAA CACHE team alongside Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ-based subject matter experts, each training reflects the realities of delivering care across urban hubs, rural communities, and remote regions.
These courses are practical, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence—designed not just to inform, but to be used immediately in clinical, community, and crisis response settings.
CACHE also hosts a broader statewide training catalog that includes offerings from trusted partner organizations. CACHE Collection highlights original courses developed by CACHE to address workforce gaps, emerging priorities, and Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ-specific challenges.
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Collection Spotlight
Featured in CACHE Collection
CACHE Collection Spotlight highlights high-impact trainings that address urgent workforce needs, emerging topics, or newly released content. These featured courses represent CACHE’s most timely and relevant learning opportunities and are selected based on workforce demand, policy shifts, or statewide relevance.
Spotlight trainings rotate regularly to ensure critical content remains visible and accessible—especially for professionals seeking immediate, practical tools.
Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æn Mobile Crisis Responder Training
Asynchronous | Online | 3–4 hours | CE Available
Equip yourself with culturally attuned de-escalation, safety, and system-coordination strategies. Specifically designed for Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's diverse urban hubs and remote communities, this course grounds national crisis response models in real-world local scenarios.
Implementing MOUD (Medications for Opioid Use Disorder)
Online | CE Available
Access essential, evidence-based training on pain management and addiction treatment. Designed to help clinicians confidently meet state and federal requirements, this course provides practical, immediate tools to support patients and address the opioid epidemic within Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æn clinical settings.
Interprofessional Approaches to FASD
Online | CE Available
Elevate your practice with collaborative care models designed to support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Drawing on Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's historical leadership in FASD research, this unique interdisciplinary training provides high-value strategies to improve outcomes in complex clinical care.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Series
Hybrid/Online | Certification
Build critical skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Ideal for clinical staff, Community Health Aides (CHA/Ps), human service workers, and administrative teams, this universally applicable training strengthens resilience across all levels of our communities.
WHAT IS THE CACHE COLLECTION?
The CACHE (Clearinghouse for ´¡±ô²¹²õ°ì²¹â€™s Continuing Health Education) is a statewide resource hub hosted at the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. It connects ´¡±ô²¹²õ°ì²¹â€™s health professionals to high-quality, accessible continuing education opportunities.
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Offers a wide range of free and low-cost professional development options
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Serves healthcare, behavioral health, and human service professionals
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Includes both UAA-developed and partner-delivered trainings
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Provides asynchronous, hybrid, and in-person formats
Note: The trainings highlighted on this page represent CACHE’s original course development projects, produced with Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ-based experts and partners.
FEATURED TrainingS
CACHE Training Catalog
Your Gateway to Professional Growth
The CACHE Training Catalog is ´¡±ô²¹²õ°ì²¹â€™s centralized hub for continuing education and professional development in health care. Designed with the state’s diverse and geographically dispersed workforce in mind, the catalog connects you to high-quality learning opportunities that reflect both national standards and local needs.
Serving Rural and Underserved Communities
Whether you work in Anchorage or a remote village, the CACHE catalog offers equitable access to training that enhances your clinical skills, supports public health goals, and helps bridge workforce gaps across Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ.
Curated, Vetted, Relevant
All catalog listings are reviewed to ensure they meet standards for quality, cultural relevance, and real-world impact. CACHE focuses on trainings that are applicable to Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's unique healthcare challenges—including behavioral health, chronic disease, elder care, and workforce development.
Flexible Formats for Busy Schedules
Choose from online modules, live webinars, in-person sessions, and hybrid options that fit your availability and learning style. Many courses include CEUs or certification and fulfill licensing or employment requirements.
Stay Professionally Competitive
CACHE provides access to high-quality, evidence-based training aligned with the latest healthcare research and practices. Whether you're meeting licensure requirements or looking to expand your skills, our catalog supports lifelong professional development.
Targeted Learning for Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æns
All courses are selected with ´¡±ô²¹²õ°ì²¹â€™s workforce in mind—prioritizing rural relevance, cross-cultural sensitivity, and topics directly tied to statewide health needs. CACHE is built for providers who serve diverse communities across the state.
Flexible, Accessible, and Relevant
With online, asynchronous formats, CACHE courses are made to fit around your schedule—whether you’re on the road, in a clinic, or in between shifts. Earn CEUs and certificates at your pace, with content that makes a real difference in your day-to-day work.
Build Confidence, Capacity & Connection
CACHE doesn’t just provide education—it helps you grow in your role. Explore trainings that boost confidence in clinical practice, strengthen interdisciplinary skills, and connect you with ´¡±ô²¹²õ°ì²¹â€™s broader health education community.
Curated for Local Relevance
CACHE offers a wide range of training opportunities selected specifically for the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ healthcare workforce. Topics reflect state health priorities—like behavioral health, substance use, cultural safety, and rural medicine—ensuring every course is locally impactful.
Cross-Disciplinary Course Options
Whether you're a nurse, behavioral health specialist, physician assistant, community health aide, or social worker, CACHE has training tailored for your profession. We also offer interdisciplinary learning to support collaborative care models in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ.
Easy Access, Anytime
Most CACHE courses are available online and on demand, giving you flexibility to learn when and where it works best for you. Many offerings include CEUs and certificates to meet continuing education or employment requirements.
New Courses Added Regularly
Our training catalog is dynamic and continuously updated. From foundational health literacy to advanced clinical techniques, CACHE is committed to growing with you—adding timely topics that respond to changes in healthcare policy, practice, and community needs.