Extension 101 for Healthcare

Kentucky continues to experience substantial population health challenges, including a high burden of chronic disease and tobacco use. Improving these outcomes requires attention not only to clinical care but also to the social and community factors that influence health behaviors, disease prevention, and chronic disease self-management. Healthcare professionals across disciplines are well positioned to connect patients with community-based resources; however, a knowledge gap exists regarding the role of Cooperative Extension and the free or low-cost health education and prevention programs available through its offices across Kentucky.

An educational need therefore exists to increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge of Cooperative Extension, its mission as part of the Land-Grant University system, the health-related programs and services available within Kentucky communities, and its potential role as a trusted resource for patient education and support. Addressing this gap can better equip healthcare professionals to connect patients with accessible community-based education that supports disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease self-management.

Target Audience

Nurses, Community Health Workers, Social Workers, Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the role of Cooperative Extension within the Land-Grant University system in supporting community health education.
  • Identify free or low-cost Cooperative Extension health education resources available to patients across Kentucky.
  • Explain how community-based health education resources relate to patient health behaviors.
  • Select appropriate Cooperative Extension resources for patient health education needs.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Dentistry / Dental Hygiene (ADA) - University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

    University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry designates the Thu, 10/08/2026 - 12:00am, activity for 1.00 hour(s) of continuing education credits.

    This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and UK HealthCare CECentral.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 1.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clinical continuing education credit(s).

  • 1.00 Dietitians (UK HealthCare CECentral)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    This program has been approved for 0.1 CPEU(s).

  • 1.00 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

Course opens: 
10/08/2026
Course expires: 
10/07/2029
Rating: 
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 Chlodys Johnstone, PA-C, CDCES

Chlodys Johnstone serves as Assistant Dean for Health Partnerships at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. In this role, she leads efforts to develop and sustain transdisciplinary partnerships and pathways that improve Kentuckians' health through Extension’s trusted community education network. Before joining Cooperative Extension, Johnstone held several leadership positions at UK HealthCare. Most recently, she served as Associate Director of Education and Quality Services at the UK HealthCare Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, where she managed nationally certified Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services and the Diabetes Prevention Program. Prior to that, she applied her experience as a physician assistant in inpatient and outpatient settings while serving as Endocrine Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor.

 Monica Mundy, PhD, MPH, CHES

Monica Mundy, PhD, MPH, CHES, is an Assistant Extension Professor and Community and Family Health Specialist in the University of Kentucky’s School of Human Environmental Sciences. With a background in public health and health education, she translates research into practical, understandable strategies that help individuals, families, and communities improve their health. Her work emphasizes community partnerships and making reliable health information accessible and relevant to everyday life.

Course Director(s)

Chlodys Johnstone, PA-C, CDCES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Monica Mundy, Ph.D., MPH, CHES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Chlodys Johnstone, PA-C, CDCES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Monica Mundy, Ph.D., MPH, CHES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ethan Ritter, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Keith Watts, Ph.D., MSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Chlodys Johnstone, PA-C, CDCES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Monica Mundy, Ph.D., MPH, CHES

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Dentistry / Dental Hygiene (ADA) - University of Kentucky College of Dentistry

    University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry designates the Thu, 10/08/2026 - 12:00am, activity for 1.00 hour(s) of continuing education credits.

    This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and UK HealthCare CECentral.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Enduring activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Participation. Learners should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 1.00 ASWB

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clinical continuing education credit(s).

  • 1.00 Dietitians (UK HealthCare CECentral)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral is approved to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course.

    This program has been approved for 0.1 CPEU(s).

  • 1.00 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

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