Free Overview Webinar: What Is a Community Health Worker?

A 45-minute on-demand webinar exploring the role of community health workers and how they support individuals and communities.

This free, on-demand session provides a high-level overview of the community health worker role. You’ll learn what CHWs do, where they work, and why they play an important part in improving health, access to services, and community well-being.

This webinar is designed for people who are new to the CHW role or want a general orientation before starting more in-depth training.

What You’ll Learn

How Community Health Workers Support Communities
Learn how CHWs help people connect with health care, social services, and other local resources.

The Role of a Community Health Worker
Explore common responsibilities, professional boundaries, and the skills that help CHWs build trust.

Where CHWs Work
Learn about the different settings where CHWs are employed, including community organizations, health systems, and public health programs.

    Take the Next Step

    After completing this webinar, you may wish to continue with structured training. Our Introduction to Community Health Workers course offers guided content, a knowledge check, and a certificate of completion for organizations onboarding CHWs or similar frontline roles.

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      Sign up to access this free webinar and learn more about the community health worker role.

      This webinar is intended for general information and workforce education. It does not provide professional certification or guaranteed continuing education credit. Individual programs or states may determine how this training may be used for staff development or onboarding.

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