CHW Adult Certification Program
About The PROGRAM
Elevate your career and expand your professional opportunities with our comprehensive Adult Community Health Worker (CHW) I Certification Program. This program is specifically designed for individuals already working in the healthcare sector or those aspiring to enter the field of community health. Whether you're looking to enhance your current skill set or embark on a meaningful career change, our program provides the ideal foundation.
Delivered in a fully self-paced online format, our CHW Certification Program offers the ultimate flexibility. You can balance your studies with your career responsibilities, making it easier than ever to invest in your professional growth without disrupting your existing commitments. Please note: While the course is self-paced and flexible, access to the online asynchronous training is available for 60 days from the start date. The course is structured with a robust curriculum that covers all essential aspects of the CHW role, including health promotion, patient education, cultural competency, and more.
If you have any questions or are interested in our Adult CHW Certification Program, please contact our Community Health Worker Coordinator at chwinfo@highsierraahec.org.
Why Choose Our PrograM
As an approved training course through the Nevada Certification Board, our program ensures you receive a recognized and valuable certification that can open doors to new career opportunities in healthcare.
We offer both individual enrollment and private cohort training options to suit your preferred learning style. Whether you're joining as an individual or with a group, our supportive online learning environment will guide you every step of the way.
By completing this certification, you’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to support and advocate for communities, making a real difference in the healthcare landscape. Take the next step in advancing your career while gaining the flexibility and support you need to succeed.
If you have any questions or are interested in enrolling in our CHW Certification Program, including private cohort training for community-based organizations or businesses, please contact our Community Health Worker Coordinator at chwinfo@highsierraahec.org.
Comprehensive Core Modules
Our program features 9 core modules, covering essential topics that equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel as a Community Health Worker.
Recognition and Certification
Earn a certification that is recognized and respected in the healthcare community, boosting your career prospects. Additionally, our program is certified by the Nevada Certification Board, ensuring that the training meets high standards and is recognized within the state.
Self-Paced Online Format
Learn at your own pace and on your schedule, making it easy to balance with other commitments.
Please note: While the course is self-paced and flexible, access to the online asynchronous training is available for 60 days from the start date.
Flexible Enrollment Options
Whether you’re an individual learner or representing an organization, we offer enrollment options that fit your specific needs.
FY 24-25 Cohort Training Schedule
Our CHW Certification Program offers multiple training sessions throughout the year to fit your schedule. Whether you're an individual looking to advance your career or an organization seeking private cohort training, we have options to meet your needs.
Don't wait—enroll today to take the next step in your healthcare journey! For more information, contact our Community Health Worker Coordinator at chwinfo@highsierraahec.org.
Oct 1st 2024 to Dec 11th 2024
Jan 2nd 2025 to Mar 14th 2025
April 1st 2025 to June 10th 2025
July 1st 2025 to Sept 10th 2025
Coming Soon
CHW Billing & Coding
We're expanding our curriculum with a brand-new Billing & Coding for CHWs module, proudly sponsored by the MolinaCares Foundation! This upcoming training will equip Community Health Workers with essential skills to navigate billing processes, ensuring sustainable support for CHW services.
Opioid/Substance Use Disorders
We're expanding our curriculum with a brand-new Opioid/Substance Use Disorder module to help CHWs understand what OUD/SUDs are and how they can assist their clients suffering from these conditions. This training will also cover a wide breadth of ethical, social, and cultural considerations in OUD/SUD prevention and treatment.
If you have any questions or are interested in our Adult CHW Certification Program, please contact our Community Health Worker Coordinator at chwinfo@highsierraahec.org.
CHW Adult Traing Curriculum
This module introduces concepts of patient-centered care, interprofessional education (IPE), compassionate communication, cultural humility, empathy, and client communication.
This module introduces concepts of the social determinants of health, health literacy, and a CHW’s role in health literacy.
This module introduces concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, chronic diseases, and the types of prevention.
This module introduces students to the definition of CHWs, roles and responsibilities, and skills that CHWs possess.
This module introduces concepts of healthcare systems, hospital systems, types of patient care, health insurance, barriers in healthcare, public health, upstream perspective, community health, and health policy.
This module introduces concepts of service coordination, client assessments, a CHW’s role in service coordination, and how to create a network of partners.
This module introduces concepts of cultural responsiveness, cultural humility, intersectionality and accountability.
This module introduces concepts of behavior change theories and models, motivational interviewing, and client empowerment.
This module introduces concepts of outreach and personal safety, HIPAA and mandatory reporting, ethics, and boundaries.
This module introduces concepts of insurance basics, the “stages” of insurance, types of insurance, Medicare vs Medicaid, and Nevada specific insurance.