Community Health Alignment

Lupus Specialty Track Training
2023-12-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
We have received an opportunity from the American College of Rheumatology to host a training about lupus, a chronic disease that disproportionately affects women and racial/ethnic minorities. This training will be offered virtually over a course of 6 hours, with a 1 hour break for lunch. Register for this training to learn about the signs and symptoms of lupus, lupus health disparities, and lupus clinical trials and clinical trials disparities. As well as obtain skills to increase lupus awareness and support clients with potential and diagnosed lupus, & self-management strategies. This training will be facilitated in English, however, handouts for clients and community members are available in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.
To register for this training, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/Xj3Ckweb7eWsg28m7. For questions and concerns, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWinstitute@gmail.com.

CHW Supervisor Training - POSTPONED
2024-01-16 13:00 - 2024-01-19 15:00 | Zoom
Due to low registration rate, this cohort will be rescheduled for a later date. Registrants will be contacted as soon as the dates are available.
This training curriculum is made for those overseeing Community Health Workers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the role CHWs serve in their communities, address common challenges, and maximize opportunities. Participants will gain tools to effectively support the work of the CHWs they supervise. Please visit our Supervisor FAQ page for more information. To register for this training please follow this link.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this training, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWInstitute@gmail.com

Winter 2024 CHW Core Competency Training - In Person @ MUSC Charleston
2024-01-22 09:00 - 2024-03-04 16:00 | MUSC Charleston, 1 Poston Rd., Charleston, SC, 29407, United States
This training will be held in person at MUSC Charleston, Monday – Thursday. 9 am – 4 pm. (1 hr break for lunch)
Learners will be equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin work as a Community Health Worker. Participants who complete all phases of training are eligible to sit for the SC CHW Certification Exam administered by the SC CHW Association. This training curriculum is rooted in participatory learning techniques and emphasizes skills and competencies following the C3 Project Core Competencies of CHWs.
Training is comprised of 161 hours over approximately 6 weeks. Broken down into 3 weeks of facilitated learning (January 22 – February 9), a 3-week break for practicum completion (February 12 – March 1). Participants will return to facilitated learning for a final community presentation and exam review on March 4th.
For more information and for sliding scale pricing, please visit our CHW Core Competency FAQ page. If you have any further questions, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWinstitute@gmail.com.
To register for this training, please complete the application form.

Winter 2024 CHW Core Competency Training – Virtual
2024-02-26 09:00 - 2024-04-30 12:00 | Zoom
Please note, this cohort is at maximum capacity. There are only 20 seats available for each cohort.
This training will be held virtually, Monday – Friday. 9 am – 12 pm (EST). Learners will be equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin work as a Community Health Worker. Participants who complete all phases of training are eligible to sit for the SC CHW Certification Exam administered by the SC CHW Association. This training curriculum is rooted in participatory learning techniques and emphasizes skills and competencies following the C3 Project Core Competencies of CHWs.
Training is comprised of 161 hours over approximately 6 weeks. Broken down into 5 weeks of facilitated learning (February 26 – March 29) and a 4-week break for practicum completion (April 1 – April 26). Participants will return to facilitated learning for a final community presentation on April 29th and a CHW Exam review session on April 30th.
For more information and for sliding scale pricing, please visit our CHW Core Competency FAQ page. If you have any further questions, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWinstitute@gmail.com.

SCCHWA CHW Certification Exam
2024-03-11 10:00 - 13:00 | SC
Community Health Workers enrolled in the Core Competency Training will be administered the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on March 11th, 2024 from 10:30 am – 1 pm (EST), with an FAQ zoom session starting at 10:00 am (EST). The Core Competency Review Day is March 4th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

CHW Supervisor Training
2024-03-20 13:00 - 2024-03-22 16:00 | Zoom
Facilitated Wednesday – Friday. 1 pm – 4 pm (EST) via Zoom. Standard pricing: $500.
This training curriculum is made for those overseeing Community Health Workers who want to gain a deeper understanding of the role CHWs serve in their communities, address common challenges, and maximize opportunities. Participants will gain tools to effectively support the work of the CHWs they supervise. Please visit our Supervisor FAQ page for more information. To register for this training please follow this link.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this training, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWInstitute@gmail.com

Oral Health Specialty Training - Spartanburg, SC
2024-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Spartanburg, SC, Spartanburg, United States
Developed in partnership with DHEC Department of Oral Health & SC Oral Health Coalition. Based on Smiles for Life curriculum, this training includes child oral health, adult oral health, geriatric oral health, and oral health during pregnancy. Learn how CHWs successfully address the oral health needs of the state and the needs of their participants.
Standard cost: $10.00. To register for this training, please complete the following application form: CHW Oral Health Training April 5, 2024 (touchnet.net)
Training venue: Benjamin E. Mays Family Center 850 Sunny Acres Rd. Pacolet, SC 29372. This training will be held from 9 am – 4 pm with a 1 hr break for lunch.

Oral Health Specialty Training - Columbia, SC
2024-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Spartanburg, SC, Spartanburg, United States
Developed in partnership with DHEC Department of Oral Health & SC Oral Health Coalition. Based on Smiles for Life curriculum, this training includes child oral health, adult oral health, geriatric oral health, and oral health during pregnancy. Learn how CHWs successfully address the oral health needs of the state and the needs of their participants.
Standard cost: $10.00. To register for this training, please complete the following registration form: CHW Oral Health Training April 11, 2024 (touchnet.net)
Training venue: SC Thrive. 120 Research Dr. Columbia, SC 29203. This training will be facilitated from 9 am – 4 pm with a 1 hr break for lunch.

Spring 2024 CHW Core Competency Training - Virtual
2024-04-22 09:00 - 2024-06-18 12:00 | Zoom
Please note, this April 22nd – June 18th cohort is at maximum capacity. There are only 20 seats available for each cohort.
This training will be held virtually, Monday – Friday. 9 am – 12 pm (EST). Learners will be equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin work as a Community Health Worker. Participants who complete all phases of training are eligible to sit for the SC CHW Certification Exam administered by the SC CHW Association. This training curriculum is rooted in participatory learning techniques and emphasizes skills and competencies following the C3 Project Core Competencies of CHWs. Training is comprised of 161 hours over approximately 6 weeks. Broken down into 3 weeks of facilitated learning (April 22 – May 24), a 3-week break for practicum completion (May 27 – June 14). Participants will return to facilitated learning for a final community presentation on June 17th and CHW Exam review session on June 18th.
For more information and for sliding scale pricing, please visit our CHW Core Competency FAQ page. If you have any further questions, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWinstitute@gmail.com.

Perinatal CHW Workshop - Hybrid Sandhills Region
2024-05-06 09:00 - 2024-05-23 16:00 | SC
The Perinatal CHW Workshop is a 30-hour interactive course that complements the CHW Core Competency Training with specific information and skills for working with families during the perinatal period (preconception, pregnancy, and up to the infant’s 2nd birthday). The workshop covers Life Course health, reproductive life planning, contraceptive counseling, stages of pregnancy and labor, developmental milestones, infant safety, and building CHW skills for the perinatal period.The Perinatal CHW Workshop is a 30-hour interactive course that complements the CHW Core Competency Training with specific information and skills for working with families during the perinatal period (preconception, pregnancy, and up to the infant’s 2nd birthday). The workshop covers Life Course health, reproductive life planning, contraceptive counseling, stages of pregnancy and labor, developmental milestones, infant safety, and building CHW skills for the perinatal period.
This training is broken down into 6 modules, 3 facilitated in person, 3 virtually facilitated. The 3 in-person training session will be held on May 6th, May 13th, & May 20th from 9 am – 4 pm (EST) with a 1 hr break for lunch. The 3 virtual sessions will be held on May 9th, May 16th, & May 23rd from 1 pm – 4 pm (EST).
Registration will be available via our online marketplace soon!
For questions or more information regarding this training, please contact Sarah Covington Kolb, Perinatal Programs Manager, at sc77@mailbox.sc.edu.

SCCHWA CHW Certification Exam
2024-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | SC
Community Health Workers enrolled in the Core Competency Training will be administered the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on May 6th, 2024 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (EST), with an FAQ zoom session starting at 10:00 am (EST). The Core Competency Review Day is April 30th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

SCCHWA CHW Certification Exam
2024-06-24 10:00 - 14:00 | SC
Community Health Workers enrolled in the Core Competency Training will be administered the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on June 24th, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm (EST), with an FAQ zoom session starting at 10:00 am (EST). The Core Competency Review Day is June 18th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

CHW Supervisor Training
2024-07-10 13:00 - 2024-07-12 16:00 | Zoom
Virtually facilitated via zoom from July 10th – 12th, 2024. Price: standard $75, $50 for organizations making less than 200k annually, $30 for self-pay and/or independent CHWs.

CHWI’s CHW Supervisor Training is designed for CHWs, healthcare & public health professionals looking to gain a better understanding of the CHW Model in order to be more effective CHW supervisors (not to be confused with a training for individuals to learn how to supervise). This training is open to anyone looking to advance their career through CHW management or supervision. CHWs and allies are welcome! To register for this training, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/E42qF6vbnbnrt91PA
If you have any questions regarding registration or training, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWinstitute@gmail.com

Summer 2024 CHW Core Competency Training - Darlington Lee Adult Education Center
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-08-26 16:00 | Darlington Lee Adult Education Center, 123 E College St, Bishopville, SC, 29010, United States
This training will be held in-person at the Darlington Lee Adult Education Center, Monday – Friday. 9 am – 4 pm (EST) with a 1 hour break for lunch.
Learners will be equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin work as a Community Health Worker. Participants who complete all phases of training are eligible to sit for the SC CHW Certification Exam administered by the SC CHW Association. This training curriculum is rooted in participatory learning techniques and emphasizes skills and competencies following the C3 Project Core Competencies of CHWs.
Training is comprised of 161 hours over approximately 6 weeks. Broken down into 3 weeks of facilitated learning (July 15 – August 2), a 3-week break for practicum completion (August 5 – August 23). Participants will return to facilitated learning for a final community presentation and exam review on August 26th.
For more information and for sliding scale pricing, please visit our CHW Core Competency FAQ page. If you have any further questions, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWinstitute@gmail.com.
To register for this training, please follow this link.

CHWs in Telehealth Specialty Training
2024-07-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Bees Ferry West Ashley Community Room B, 3035 Sanders Rd., Charleston, SC, 29414, United States
By the end of this training, learners will be able to leverage their skills as CHWs to increase trust and utilization of telehealth among their participants. Training topics covered include foundations of telehealth, CHW contribution to the expansion of telehealth services, rapport-building skills, methods to increase telehealth utilization, supporting participants’ digital literacy, as well as available telehealth resources.

Tuesday, July 30th from 10 am – 2 pm (EST). To register and pay for this training, please complete the following form: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6738.

SCCHWA CHW Certification Exam
2024-08-28 10:00 - 14:00 | SC
Community Health Workers enrolled in the Core Competency Training will be administered the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on August 28th, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm (EST), with an FAQ zoom session starting at 10:00 am (EST). The Core Competency Review Day is August 26th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Fall 2024 CHW Core Competency Training - Virtual - FULL
2024-09-16 09:00 - 2024-11-19 12:00 | Zoom
Please note: this cohort is at maximum capacity.
This training will be held virtually, Monday – Friday. 9 am – 12 pm (EST).
Learners will be equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin work as a Community Health Worker. Participants who complete all phases of training are eligible to sit for the SC CHW Certification Exam administered by the SC CHW Association. This training curriculum is rooted in participatory learning techniques and emphasizes skills and competencies following the C3 Project Core Competencies of CHWs.
Training is comprised of 161 hours over approximately 9 weeks. Broken down into 5 weeks of facilitated learning (September 16 – October 18), a 3-week break for practicum completion (October 21 – November 15). Participants will return to facilitated learning for a final community presentation on November 18th and CHW Exam review session on November 19th.
For more information and for sliding scale pricing, please visit our CHW Core Competency FAQ page.

Health & Racial Equity Specialty Training - Virtual
2024-10-21 09:00 - 2024-10-25 13:00 | Zoom
This training opportunity is made possible by Johnson & Johnson’s Our Race to Health Equity Campaign. This 20 hr training covers topics such as: equity, privilege, & inclusion; past & present policies that maintain health inequities; as well as learning how to create opportunities to impact & sustain systemic change through partnerships.
This training will be facilitated via Zoom from Monday, October 21st – Friday, October 25th from 9 am – 1 pm (EST). To register for this training, please visit our online marketplace: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6713

SCCHWA CHW Certification Exam
2024-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | SC
Community Health Workers enrolled in the Core Competency Training will be administered the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on November 6th, 2024 from 10 am – 2 pm (EST), with an FAQ zoom session starting at 10:00 am (EST). The Core Competency Review Day is November 4th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

CHWs in Telehealth Specialty Training - FULL
2024-11-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join our comprehensive Telehealth Training designed specifically for Community Health Workers (CHWs). This interactive program will equip you with essential skills to effectively promote and utilize telehealth services, fostering greater trust and engagement among your participants. By the end of this training, learners will be able to leverage their skills as CHWs to increase trust and utilization of telehealth among their participants. Training topics covered include foundations of telehealth, CHW contribution to the expansion of telehealth services, rapport-building skills, methods to increase telehealth utilization, supporting participants’ digital literacy, as well as available telehealth resources.

Training will be facilitated virtually, via Zoom, on Friday November 15th, from 1 pm – 5 pm (EST). Cost to attend: $10. Register here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6738
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CCHA Training Team at CHWItraining@mailbox.sc.edu.

Health & Racial Equity Specialty Training - Virtual - FULL
2024-11-18 09:00 - 2024-11-22 13:00 | Zoom
Please note, this cohort is at maximum capacity.
This training opportunity is made possible by Johnson & Johnson’s Our Race to Health Equity Campaign. This 20 hr training covers topics such as: equity, privilege, & inclusion; past & present policies that maintain health inequities; as well as learning how to create opportunities to impact & sustain systemic change through partnerships.
This training will be held virtually, via Zoom, on November 18th – 22nd from 9 am – 1 pm (EST). Cost to attend: $20. Link to register: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6713. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CCHA Training Team at CHWItraining@mailbox.sc.edu.

CHW Core Competency Training - SC CHW Certification Training
2025-04-23 13:00 - 2025-06-25 16:00 | Zoom
The Community Health Worker Core Competency Training Curriculum provides participants with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin work as a Community Health Worker (CHW) and provides an avenue to certification eligibility. After all phases of training have been completed, training participants will be prepared to sit for the South Carolina Community Health Worker Exam (administered by the South Carolina Community Health Worker Association.
All learners must attend 80% of training to be eligible to sit for the state exam.
The Center for Community Health Alignment does not administer the exam.
If exam accommodations are needed, please let your facilitators know as soon as possible.
The standard cost for training is $1,850.00 for CHWs employed by agencies making more than 200k annually. There is a discounted price of $1,050.00 for CHWs employed by organizations with budgets less than $200,000 annually. For independent, or self-pay CHWs, there is a discounted price of $450.00.
If you need a reduced price, please contact the training manager, M. Greg Green at mgreggreen@sc.edu.
Application form: https://redcap.research.sc.edu/surveys/?s=RWPL739N7NHH7R7F. Please note, applying for the course does not guarantee acceptance. Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.

Lupus Training for CHWs
2025-05-08 13:00 - 2025-05-09 16:00 | Zoom
Developed by the American College of Rheumatology for CHWs, this is a training about lupus, a chronic disease that disproportionately affects women and racial/ethnic minorities. This 6 hr training is facilitated in English, however, handouts for clients and community members are available in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.
Thursday, May 8th – Friday, May 9th, from 1 pm – 4 pm (EST) via Zoom.
To register for this training please visit our online marketplace: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=7255

Health & Racial Equity Training
2025-06-23 09:00 - 2025-06-27 13:00 | Zoom
This training opportunity is made possible by Johnson & Johnson’s Our Race to Health Equity Campaign. This 20-hr training covers topics such as: equity, privilege, & inclusion; past & present policies that maintain health inequities; as well as learning how to create opportunities to impact & sustain systemic change through partnerships.
This course is approved for SC CHW Specialty Track Continuing Education Units.
Monday, June 23rd – Friday, June 27th from 9 am to 1 pm (EST) via Zoom.
To register for this course, please visit our online marketplace: https://secure.touchnet.net/C21544_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6713
