Community Health Worker Fundamentals

Available in-person and online

2 Day Hybrid Course (online prework + 2 days in-person) OR
8 weeks online with Live Learning Sessions

A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to service as a liaison or link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural responsiveness of service delivery.

Topics covered in this course include:

• CHW Scope of Practice
• CHW ethics
• Cultural mediation
• Outreach, inreach and network weaving
• Community education and facilitation

To receive a certificate of completion, you must attend and actively participate in the full program of training and complete 80% of assignments and live learning sessions. Basic computer skills required.