chw training

CHW core competencies

Understanding the Core Competencies of Community Health Workers: A Beginner’s Guide

Core competencies for community health workers (CHWs) are the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities they need to do their job well. These competencies are like the building blocks for being great at what they do and successful in their field. Training that focuses on these core competencies helps them develop and improve these important skills …

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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence Training for Community Health Worker Supervisors

Everyone has different motivations, feelings and personal histories. One community health worker (CHW) might connect with clients with enthusiasm and energy. Another might be quiet and listen deeply. Another might find their work triggering and shut down, letting negative feelings get worse all day. That’s why emotional intelligence is so important for CHW supervisors. Every …

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ACEs training for CHWs

Advance your ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Training with These 5 Skills

Advance Your ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Training with These 5 Skills / Blog / By Monique Cuvelier Most employers who work with community health workers (CHWs) know that they’re a tremendous help for supporting people with chronic health conditions, but they’re also valuable for anyone who has experienced violence or trauma. Both adults and children …

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Needs assessment for a CHW program

Needs Assessment for Community Health Worker Programs

Community health worker (CHW) programs can be a valuable resource for improving health outcomes in underserved communities. However, to ensure that training programs for new and experienced CHWs are effective, it’s important to conduct a needs assessment. A needs assessment, or analysis, is an important first step in creating an online training initiative for CHWs. …

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