Course
Support for Community Health Worker Leadership in Determining Workforce Standards for Training and Credentialing Training
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training focuses on the essential roles and contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in improving public health. It also examines the policies supporting CHWs, their training and credentialing standards, and the importance of CHWs leading these initiatives to address cultural and linguistic barriers.
Target Audience
Public health professionals, policymakers, healthcare administrators, and educators interested in workforce development and community health.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify the primary roles and responsibilities of Community Health Workers.
- Explain the significance of the Medicaid rule change in 2013 for CHWs.
- Understand why CHWs should lead the development of training and credentialing standards.
- Recognize the nonclinical skills CHWs bring to community outreach and health improvement.