Table 1.

Virtual Training Academy (VTA) task forces.

Task forces	Objectives/tasks
Curriculum task force	• Ensure coordination across modules to maintain consistency in content • Incorporate updates to CDC and CA guidelines • Review evaluation data and CDPH feedback to support systematic update process • Coordinate planning and instructional design • Develop and update asynchronous content • Recommend appropriate division and scheduling of synchronous and asynchronous content
Registration task force	• Report weekly course data on enrollment, completion, demographics, etc. • Send records of completion • Update course registration landing page • Create courses and skill development labs in registration system and Zoom links in Canvas • Provide timely information for course marketing by CDPH • Problem solve access to LMS and Zoom-hosted activities
Facilitator task force	• Hire a workforce of Leads and facilitators to facilitate CI & CT skills labs • Create flexible schedule of facilitators and adapt week-to-week depending on student enrollment • Provide training to new facilitators and identify ongoing training needs
Production task force	• Ensure Leads and facilitators are scheduled and present at live webinars and skill development labs • Ensure readiness and timeliness of educational materials, incorporating revisions and relaying content to LMS team • Manage production of skill development labs, including breakout group assignments
Monitoring & evaluation task force	• Design, implement, and update pre- and post-course tests and surveys • Conduct key informant interviews with those who successfully completed the program • Provide continuous feedback to Curriculum Task Force based on results of surveys • Oversee manuscript writing and development