Community Health Worker
Empower Community Impact with Certified Community Health Worker Training
Prepare for one of the fastest-growing public health roles through training aligned with state and national CHW standards. Learn to connect individuals to healthcare, resources, and support systems while advancing health equity.
160 Training Hours
C3-Aligned Curriculum
Hybrid • Internship
OVERVIEW
Program At-a-Glance
DURATION
160 Training Hours
120 Lab/Online • 40 Internship
DELIVERY
Intern + Canvas + Labs
Employer-based practice with on-the-job experience
MASTERY
Competency Based
Communication, advocacy, documentation, and resource navigation
OUTCOME
MDHHS-Approved Certificate
Eligible for CHW Roles in Michigan
CURRICULUM
What You’ll Learn
Foundations of Practice: CHW roles, advocacy, outreach and navigation
Communication & Documentation: Trust building, education and reporting skills
Health Promotion & Coordination: Lifestyle coaching, system navigation, resource linkage
Caring & Compassion: Behavioral health, substance use support and crisis response
Internship: 40 hours of supervised field experience in a community or healthcare setting
Patient Rights & Ethics: Legal responsibilities, professionalism, confidentiality
PROCESS
How It Works
Apply & Enroll
Receive online module access and scheduling for labs and clinical placement.
Complete Online & Lab Training
Engage in 120 hours of classroom, lab, and simulation learning.
Finish a 40 Hour Internship
Apply CHW skills in a real-world public health, healthcare, or community environment.
Earn Your Certificate
Graduate with a CHW Certificate, qualifying for Medicaid-billable CHW roles.
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