Imagine that person you’ve worked with who seems to have mastered their job. It’s that community health worker (CHW), promotor, or health navigator who seems to know all the community partners, who can cut through red tape, who can connect with coworkers and clients in a meaningful way. It’s that person that everyone just seems …
Careers as community health workers are exploding. If you’re looking for ways to use CHWs or become one, we created this roles and boundaries training as part of our core competencies training in a free webinar.
On March 23rd, we connected live with dozens of CHW program managers, directors and CHWs to talk about CHW roles in different states, the key aspects of CHW jobs, different job titles, and how to run a successful CHW program.
Now we want to bring this valuable information to you. Register online to receive a free replay of CHW Core Competencies – How to train your team as CHWs right in your inbox.
An CHW training plan helps cover training requirements and creates a pathway for building the skills of your community health team.
Read on to learn the best practices for training a CHW team in Core Competencies and beyond.
Everyone’s job is different nowadays. This means community health workers need an updated list of job skills. Everything you thought you knew about jobs for any kind of health worker is up for re-analyzing. That includes how people learn (remotely) to what they learn (cultural competency) and where they use those skills (phone vs. someone’s …
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Online learning and CHW training: Check out the top 10 skills CHWs wanted to learn in 2020.
CHWs have the power to bring health care to underserved communities nationwide. As a CHW, your peers rely on you to get access to the help they need, the resources to improve their life quality, and the tools to improve their health outcomes. Whether you’re looking to start your career as a CHW or are …
CHWs are the frontline health workers assisting those who need it most. With effective training, your team can help bring health to underserved communities. Individuals in underserved populations often struggle to access the medical care needed to live a long, healthy life. Issues like cultural stigma, language barriers, and bureaucracy make health care difficult or …
The best ways to assess the skills and core competencies of CHWs includes a mix of assessment methodologies, and looking at all of them to develop a clearer picture of where healthcare team members need to improve.
