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
FORMAT
Hybrid Learning with:
Online Modules Labs/Simulation Internship
TOTAL TRAINING HOURS
160 Hours
(120-Hours Lab/Classroom & 40-Hours Clinical)
Hybrid • 40-Hr Internship
MDHHS-Approved
Course At-a-Glance
MASTERY STANDARD
Competency in communication, advocacy, documentation, and resource navigation
Completion of internship
OUTCOME
MDHHS-approved CHW Certificate
Eligible for Medicaid-reimbursable CHW roles in Michigan
What You’ll Learn
Foundations of CHW Practice — roles, advocacy, outreach, navigation
Communication & Documentation — trust building, education, and reporting skills
Caring & Compassion — behavioral health, substance use support, crisis response
Health Promotion & Coordination — lifestyle coaching, system navigation, resource linkage
Client Rights & Ethics — legal responsibilities, professionalism, confidentiality
Internship — 40 hours of supervised field experience in a community or healthcare setting
How It Works
Apply & Enroll
Receive online course access and internship placement guidance.Complete Online + Lab Coursework
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 an MDHHS-approved CHW Certificate, qualifying for Medicaid-billable CHW roles.
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Train for a meaningful career supporting individuals, families, and communities with the ESHP Training Academy.