Training for Community Health Workers
Many rural programs offer or support hands-on training for community health workers (CHWs). Trainings may address a range of topics, including soft skills, technical skills, and specific health topics. Trainings may help CHWs to meet licensure or certification requirements, which vary by state.
Various local and regional entities may offer CHW trainings. Examples of entities that may provide CHW training include CHW organizations or associations, state and local public health agencies, service provider individuals and organizations, community-based organizations, health advocacy groups, and academic institutions.
This section provides information on: