Motivational interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered communication technique that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. In this interactive online course, you will learn basic MI techniques you can use with patients to help support behavior change: open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening and summarizing. No previous MI experience required.

Ideal for

Patient Navigators, Community Health Workers, Nurses, public health professionals, or anyone who is working with clients on behavior change

Cost

• FREE to participants in Region VIII (CO, UT, WY, MT, ND, SD).
• $150 for participants outside our region.

What to Expect

This course is instructor-led with one live learning session (LLS) per week. You will complete weekly homework before attending each LLS. The live sessions will be interactive with both large and small group activities. We ask that you participate in the live learning sessions by video to connect with your peers.

4 Live Learning Sessions

• 1 week before the first live session, you will have access to the online materials.
• Week 1: Live session 1 - 05/12/25
• Week 2: Live session 2 - 05/19/25
• NO CLASS 05/26/25, in observance of Memorial Day
• Week 3: Live session 3 - 06/02/25
• Week 4: Live session 4 - 06/09/25

Course Access

The course materials will be available 1 week before the first live session. You will receive additional instructions at that time. If you don’t see an email (don’t forget to check your spam folder), please contact us at erin.martinez@cuanschutz.edu. Make sure you sign in prior to your first live session to complete the required homework. Please plan to join the Zoom sessions via camera.

Successful Completion

To earn a Certificate of Completion, you must complete the following:

• Attend 3 of 4 live learning sessions
• Complete 80% of assignments

Learning Objectives

1. Define motivational interviewing (MI)
2. Identify 4 key MI skills (Open ended questions, affirmations, reflections and summary)
3. Practice strategies to enhance client readiness to change.

Length of Learning Opportunity

4 weeks

Primary Competency

Communication Skills

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

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You will be contacted within 2 business days with additional information.