MPHTC Portal
The MPHTC has revamped the portal! Our goal is to provide you with seamless access to the training courses you wish to take, eliminating the need to enter your information multiple times. Additionally, we’re introducing features to help you easily access materials from our trainings, past attendance records and print certificates of completion.
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How to Get Set Up the First Time:
- Check Your Status: If you have attended more than two courses, we have automatically added you to our database. To check if you are already set up, click the password reset button and try to send a reset request to your email.
- Register: If you are new to the MPHTC or if your email is not found, click the "Register" button.
- Verify Your Email: After registering, a link will be sent to your email to verify your login. Need Help? If you do not receive the automated email, please contact Kathrene Conway at Kathrene.Conway@umontana.edu, and she will manually send you the verification link.
- Choose Course: Once logged in, register for your specific course.
- Get Calendar File: Once you register, the calendar file will be emailed. If you don't receive it, you can login to the portal and download it from under the course title on left hand side of the dashboard.
Upcoming Trainings and Learning Opportunities
Public Health Grant Management 101: Implementation, Monitoring, and Compliance
This second session of the Public Health Grant Management 101 series focuses on practical
implementation and compliance, including monitoring expenditures, tracking deliverables,
maintaining documentation, and preparing for audits. Grounded in 2 CFR 200, the training
emphasizes internal controls, records retention, and proactive risk management tailored to local
and tribal public health practice. It is recommended that participants have attended the
Foundations session or view the training recording prior to attending this session.
Trainers: Sara E. Miller and Montelle M. Tamez, Otowi Group
Date: 5/28/26
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Register: MPHTC Portal
Mental Health Crisis Response Series
In recognition of May's Mental Health Awareness Month, the Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development has teamed up with the Montana Public Health Training Center to bring a two-part learning series on mental health crisis response to our audiences.
May 14: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Supporting Youth at Risk of Suicide
Speaker: Kelly Holmes, PhD
4:00-5:30pm
May 28: Prevention and Assessment of Suicide in Pediatric Populations
Speakers: Kara Belfer, PsyD and Lauren Stone PsyD
4:00-5:30pm
Register Online.
*Please note: this training registration is available at the link above, not through the MPHTC portal.
The Science of the Positive: Exploring the Positive Community Norms Framework
The Science of the Positive (SOTP) framework examines how positive influences shape individual and collective experiences. One of the key applications of the SOTP is the Positive Community Norms (PCN) framework, which focuses on growing accurate perceptions of norms to increase health and reduce risks.
These frameworks complement traditional prevention strategies by prioritizing opportunities that foster meaningful, effective, and empowering experiences, which is why the University of Montana Technical Assistance Center (UM-TAC) has teamed up with the Montana Institute to bring a two-part training series on the Positive Community Norms (PCN) Framework to public health and prevention leaders in Montana.
Part 1:
Trainer: Dr. Jeff Linkenbach
Date: 6/9/26
Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM MT
Location: Zoom
Register: MPHTC Portal
Stay tuned for details on Part 2!
Recently Held Trainings
Recent Trainings sponsored by MT DPHHS Public Health System Improvement Office
Grant Management 101: Foundations for Local and Tribal Subrecipients - 5/7/2026
Recruitment Strategies for Montana Public Health Departments - 4/2/2026
Building Trust in Public Health: Addressing Misinformation - 2/5/2026
Holistic Leadership: Leading Through Uncertainty - 10/15/25
Public Health Data 1: Data Analysis and Visualization Tools & Techniques - 12/11/2024
Public Health Data 2: Using Data as a Communication Tool - 2/26/25
Public Health Laws & Policies and Engaging Boards of Health - 2/13/25
Recruitment Strategies for Montana Public Health Departments - 1/23/25
Recent Trainings sponsored by Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center
The Role of Public Health in Addressing Climate Change - 6/19/25
Public Health Grant Writing 101 - 5/28/25
Future Forecast: The Public Health Department's Outlook Over the Next Four Years - 5/21/25
Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Headache: What AI Means for Public Health - 3/14/25
Making Friends with Excel: Your Fast & Easy Guide to Navigating Spreadsheets - 2/21/25
Wellness Trainings
Click here to access the Wellness Trainings page.
Other Recent Trainings
Bridging the Gap: Delivering Equitable Health Services with People with Disabilities
Visit Bridging the Gap to access the recordings and associated resources from this training series held in November and December, 2025.
More Trainings Available On Our YouTube Channel
Additional recordings can be viewed on our YouTube channel.
Personalized Training
Is there a training that your organization needs that isn't currently offered? Perhaps you have suggestions for a training that would serve the needs of fellow public health professionals? We can help with that! The Montana Public Health Training Center can help identify subject matter experts who can provide trainings to meet your group's specific needs. Reach out via the contact form below and we will get in touch to discuss more!