CHW Training and Curriculum Development
It is important to incorporate high quality professional development opportunities in the plan to expand the CHW Workforce
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the CHWI CHW Supervisor Training curriculum delivered?
The Community Health Worker Supervisor Training Curriculum is delivered utilizing participatory learning techniques and adult learning principles. This training is 10 hours in total. Facilitation of this training is typically offered via Zoom, Monday – Friday in 2 hr sessions.
What are the benefits of the CHWI Supervisor Training?
The training serves as an experiential learning opportunity that allows participants to hear from other CHW supervisors, discover CHW supervision best practices, how to establish team workflow, CHW caseloads, and more!
How do I apply for CHW Supervisor Training?
If you are interested in signing up for general admission CHW Supervisor Training, please apply here. Cohorts are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. Individuals receiving grant funding or previously established agreements will receive priority seating upon registering.
What are the attendance requirements for training?
In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend at least 80% of facilitated learning sessions. Attendance requirements for virtually facilitated learning include having your camera on, participating in class discussions, and not working or being distracted (i.e, answering phones, working, driving, etc.)
For CHW Supervisor training, participants must be in attendance for at least 8 hrs. If participants miss more than the allotted 2 hrs, they may request to join the next available cohort to complete their training.
When will the next CHW Supervisor training be offered?
Training is offered on a quarterly basis. Please visit our Current Trainings page to view the current training schedule.
If there is an urgent demand for a large number of CHWs to be trained outside of the quarterly schedule, please reach out to CCHA staff, and, contingent upon training team capacity, CCHA may be able to accommodate your request.
If your preferred cohort has reached capacity, we recommend filling out the registration form with your next preferred dates in order to reserve your seat on the waiting list.
What is the Standard Price of CHW Supervisor training?
Training is priced at $500.00 per participant.
Scholarships and financial assistance are vetted on a case-by-case basis. For questions regarding training costs and scholarship opportunities, please contact the CHWI Training Team at CHWInstitute@gmail.com
How many people are in a training cohort?
Cohorts ideally contain 8-16 participants. Our cohort capacity is 20 participants.
Who is the ideal point of contact for CHW Supervisor Training?
M. Greg Green is the Center for Community Health Alignment Training Manager. All training related inquiries can be directed to Greg via phone (803) 673-4610 or email mgreggreen@sc.edu or CHWInstitute@gmail.com