Community Health Worker Short-Term Training is designed to prepare you to be a front-line health worker and to provide culturally responsive services in Michigan communities. A Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a liaison to individuals and families, helping them connect to community services and build confidence in their ability to address health-related issues.

TRAINING DATES

Online, Virtual Instructor Led

All trainings are 8am - 5pm.

  • April 3 - May 9, 2024
    • Days | Tuesday & Wednesday
  • May 15 - June 20, 2024
    • Days | Wednesday & Thursday
  • June 11 - July 17, 2024
    • Days | Tuesday & Wednesday
  • August 7 - September 12, 2024
    • Days | Wednesday & Thursday
  • September 3 - October 9, 2024
    • Days | Tuesday & Wednesday
  • October 9 - November 14, 2024
    • Days | Wednesday & Thursday
  • November 12 - December 18, 2024
    • Days | Tuesday & Wednesday

Hybrid, Combination of Virtual Instructor Led training and self-paced learning

All trainings are 8am - 5pm.

April 3 - May 9, 2024

  • April 3, 4, 24, 25, May 8, 9

May 15 - June 20, 2024

  • May 15, 16, June 5, 6, 19, 20

June 11 - July 17, 2024

  • June 11, 12, July 2, 3, 16, 17

August 7 - September 12, 2024

  • August 7, 8, 28, 29, September 11, 12

September 3 - October 9, 2024

  • September 3, 4, 24, 25, October 8, 9

October 9 - November 14, 2024

  • October 9, 10, 30, 31, November 12, 14

November 12 - December 18, 2024

  • November 12, 13, December 3, 4, 17, 18

December 3, 2024 - January 9, 2025

  • December 3, 4, 5, January 7, 8, 9

Training Cost

$1,525

Textbooks and training materials are included, and funding is available for qualified individuals through MI Works! to offset some or all training costs. Contact your area agency to find out if you qualify. Federal Financial Aid is not available for this training.

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The training was developed in partnership with Everyday Life Consulting LLC to provide the nationally recognized core competency based Community Health Worker training. Instructors use hands-on practice, group activities, demonstrations, role-playing, case studies, and simulations to facilitate content using the popular education model.

The training is comprised of 100 instruction hours and 50 hours applying your knowledge and skills on the job in an externship, and 10 hours of coaching from the instructor.

Training Topics

  • CHW Core Competencies
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal and Relationship Building Skills
  • Service Coordination and Navigation Skills
  • Capacity Building Skills
  • Advocacy Skills
  • Education and Facilitation Skills
  • Individual and Community Assessment Skills
  • Outreach Skills
  • Professional Skills and Conduct
  • Evaluation and Research Skills
  • Knowledge Base (includes Mental Health First Aide, A.C.E.s, D.E.I.)

Students successfully completing the Community Health Worker short-term training will be awarded 1 credit toward HED 289 Public Health Internship in the Associate in Applied Science: Public Health Degree.

CHW JOB LOCATIONS

  • Hospitals
  • Health Departments
  • Schools
  • Community Action Agencies
  • Community focused organizations

CHW COMMON JOB TITLES

  • Community Health Worker
  • Health Navigator
  • Family Support
  • Community Outreach
  • Care Coordinator
  • Peer Support
  • Paraprofessional
  • Life/Success Coach
  • Adult Case Manager
  • Community Social Worker
CONTACT
Harrison Campus Technical Education Center
CONTACT
Mt. Pleasant Campus Morey Technical Education Center