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Chapter 2: Foundations of Medicaid in Texas
5 Lessons -
Chapter 3: Becoming a Doula or CHW in Texas
5 Lessons -
Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Business
6 Lessons -
Chapter 5: HIPAA & Confidentiality
7 Lessons-
Start5.1.A. HIPAA Compliance: Policies and Procedures for Agencies- HIPAA Foundations & Common Violations
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StartSpecial Section – The 2024 Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack: Lessons for Compliance
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Start5.1.B. HIPAA Compliance: Policies and Procedures for Agencies - Privacy Rule, Staff Policies, and Corrective Actions
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Start5.1.C. HIPAA Compliance: Policies and Procedures for Agencies - Security Rule, Virtual Use & Technology
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Start5.1.D. HIPAA Compliance: Policies and Procedures for Agencies - Breach Notification, Enforcement & Culture of Compliance
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StartResources (Core): HIPAA compliance checklist.
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StartQuiz (Chapter 5)
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Chapter 6: Business Operations
6 Lessons-
StartLesson 6.1 – Building Policies & Procedures for Compliance
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StartLesson 6.2 – Staffing Models
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StartLesson 6.3 – Internal Audits, Quality Improvement, and Risk Management
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StartLesson 6.4 – Supervision & Staff Development
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StartResources (Core): Staffing model chart, budget planning worksheet.
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StartQuiz (Chapter 6)
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Chapter 7: Marketing & Growth
6 Lessons -
Chapter 10: Putting It All Together
6 Lessons-
StartLesson 10.1 – Case Study: Doula Business Launch
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StartLesson 10.2 – Case Study: CHW Business Launch
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StartLesson 10.3 – Sustainability & Future Opportunities
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StartLesson 10.4 – Final Q&A / Call to Action
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StartResources (Core): Sustainability planning checklist, case study workbook.
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StartQuiz (Chapter 10)
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Essential Plan – Core Doula & CHW Owner Training | AEIC
A step-by-step guide to launching, growing, and sustaining your Medicaid-approved practice as a Doula or Community Health Worker in Texas
Course Summary
This self-paced course is designed for aspiring and current Doulas and Community Health Workers (CHWs) business owners who want to build profitable, sustainable businesses while serving Medicaid clients in Texas. You’ll learn how to navigate Medicaid requirements, file state documents, set up your agency, and create a compliant foundation for long-term success. With practical lessons, templates, and insider strategies, you’ll gain the confidence to launch your business, serve clients ethically, and secure consistent reimbursements from Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations.
By the end of this course, you will:
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Understand the structure of Texas Medicaid and how Doulas/CHWs fit in
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Complete all required documentation to establish your agency
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Build systems for compliance, billing, and sustainability
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Learn marketing strategies to reach clients and referral partners
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Develop a profitable service model with clear payment structures
Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your impact, this course equips you with the tools to confidently run your Doula or CHW business in the Medicaid space.
Course Curriculum
Laketria Venzant
Laketria Venzant is the founder and CEO of AEIC Case Management and the driving force behind AEIC Academy.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health and case management, she has guided thousands of families toward stability and better health outcomes, always grounded in social work ethics and evidence-based practice.
Highlights of her career include:
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Global educator – Creator of the popular Case Management 101 course on Udemy, with 450+ students worldwide.
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Texas CPW expertise – Extensive work in Children & Pregnant Women (CPW) services, helping agencies and professionals deliver high-quality, Medicaid-compliant care.
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Community advocate – Known for mentoring professionals and building programs that connect families to essential health and social resources.
“My mission is simple: to advocate, educate, and invoke change—equipping both organizations and individuals to serve families with compassion and excellence.”
This training helped me understand the basics as I had no prior knowledge about the CPW Program. Glad I found this training.
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