About
Sickle Cell Care Coordination for Achieving Patient Empowerment (SCCAPE)
These specialized courses are built for the diverse network of people supporting individuals with sickle cell disease, including community healthcare workers, patient navigators, caretakers, and medical professionals. Designed to fit busy schedules, the program delivers foundational knowledge on how the disease deeply impacts patients and their families. It represents a powerful collaboration between the VCU Department of Internal Medicine’s Sickle Cell Disease Program team, VCU Continuing and Professional Education, and LEDstudio, all working together under the Sickle Cell Care Coordination for Achieving Patient Empowerment (SCCAPE) project.
By enrolling, care providers and advocates will gain specific tools needed to better serve their communities and patients. The curriculum equips learners with a deep understanding of the disease's pathology, acute and chronic complications, and the psychological impact on mental health. Ultimately, the program prepares learners to confidently collaborate on pain management, professional care coordination, and the critical handoff when a patient transitions from pediatric to adult medical services.
Courses include:
- Introduction to Sickle Cell Disease
- Mental Health Issues in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
- Community Health Workers Roles and Responsibilities
- Health Promotion and Behavior Change
- Supervision & Operating a Community Health Worker Program within a Chronic Disease Medical Home
- Culture and Impact on Patient Care
- Health Maintenance for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
- The U.S. Healthcare System
- Individual and Community Education
- Managing and Assessing Community Resources
Open enrollment is available, and participants have 90 days to complete each course from the day of registration. The course can be completed in 3-5 hours.
