Course
Advancing the Community Health Worker Workforce Through Law and Policy
Self-paced
1.5 credits
Full course description
Description
This training explores how law and policy can be used to strengthen the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce. It highlights evidence-based policy interventions, state-level legislative trends, and best practices for CHW certification and integration into healthcare systems.
Target Audience
This training is designed for policymakers, public health professionals, healthcare administrators, and community health advocates involved in CHW workforce development and policy implementation.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the role and scope of practice of Community Health Workers (CHWs).
- Identify key policy interventions that support CHW workforce development.
- Differentiate between CHW certification and licensure in public health policy.
- Analyze strategies for integrating CHWs into healthcare systems through Medicaid and team-based care models.