Certified Community Health Worker Certificate
What is a Community Health Worker (CHW)?
A CHW is a trusted community member or healthcare worker who helps individuals navigate healthcare and social services, provides culturally appropriate health education, and advocates for individual and community health.
What is the CHW Training?
The training fulfills the 75-hour educational requirement set by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) for individuals seeking the Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) credential. It addresses eight core competencies:
- Community Health Concepts.
- Advocacy and Capacity Building.
- Care Coordination.
- Health Literacy and Education.
- Safety and Self-Care.
- Cultural Competency.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
- Ethical Responsibilities and Professionalism.
Key components of the training include participating in simulations in the state-of-the-art Duey Immersive Learning Center and developing skills to implement mindfulness practices in your work.
What is the Format of the CHW Training?
The 14-week training consists of online asynchronous modules and 4 in-person sessions. Transportation is provided. There is no cost to participate.
For questions and/or to partner with WCU in providing a CHW Training email chwtraining@wcupa.edu.
