CHW Opioid Misuse Prevention Specialty Training

Our Opioid Use Disorder Curriculum was co-developed by full time staff within CCHA and development was spearheaded by former CCHA practicum student, Selena Ready DeConti. The curriculum development included an in-depth literature review as well as extensive consultation from Community Health Workers with experience in substance use prevention settings. The finalized curriculum is 10 hours […]

Diabetes Prevention and Management Specialty Track Training

9 am – 11 am, break for lunch: 11 am – 12 pm, 12 – 2 pm This 20-hour training is meant to serve as an introductory or refresher course on key prevention methods and healthy behaviors for diabetes management. This specialty track serves CHWs and other community-facing individuals who want to learn more about […]

Core Competency Training Summer 2022

Monday – Friday, 9 am to 12 pm. Via Zoom.  This training curriculum is rooted in participatory learning techniques and adult learning principles. Training is 161 hours in duration over approximately 6 weeks. Broken down into 3 weeks of facilitated learning, a 2 week break for practicum completion, and 3 more weeks of facilitated learning.   […]

CHW Supervisor Training

Training will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and be held virtually, via Zoom.  The CHW Supervisor Training is designed for individuals who want to gain a better understanding of the CHW Model in order to more effectively support the work of their CHW employees. This training provides supervisors with the opportunity to develop […]

SCCHWA Certification Exam Review Day

Community Health Workers enrolled in the Community Health Worker Institute’s Core Competency Training are invited to join us for a review session in preparation for the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on July 15th. This review session will last from 12:00pm to 1:30pm on July 6th.

PASOs Training for CHW Certification

The 80- hour virtual training sessions are scheduled from July 11th until August 16th, time to be determined. The 80-hour Practicum begins on August 17th and goes until September 16th. The PASOs’ curriculum has been based off the national level C3 Core Competencies’ recommendations which are related to the central roles of CHW’s and the […]

SCCHWA Certification Exam

Community Health Workers enrolled in the Core Competency Training will be administered the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on July 15th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM. The Core Competency Review Day is July 6th from 12:00PM to 1:30PM. The CHW Certification Exam is currently being offered virtually.

Diabetes Prevention & Management Specialty Track Training

August 8th – 12th Monday – Friday from 9 am – 2 pm  9 am – 11 am, break for lunch: 11 am – 12 pm, 12 – 2 pm  This 20-hour training serves as an introductory or refresher course on key diabetes prevention methods, behavior change, and healthy behaviors for diabetes management. This specialty […]

CHW Supervisor Training

Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Via Zoom.  This training curriculum is 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 […]

SCCHWA Certification Exam Review Day

Community Health Workers enrolled in the Community Health Worker Institute’s Core Competency Training are invited to join us for a review session in preparation for the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on September 21st. This review session will last from 12:00pm to 1:30pm on September 14th.

SCCHWA Certification Exam

Community Health Workers enrolled in the Core Competency Training will be administered the South Carolina Community Health Workers Association Certification Exam on September 21st from 12:00PM to 2:00PM. The Core Competency Review Day is September 14th from 12:00PM to 1:30PM. The CHW Certification Exam is currently being offered virtually.