CHW Core Skills Competency Training
The Zee Turner Center for Community Health Workers (CHW) “CHW Core Skill Competency Training” incorporates adult learning methods and addresses the diverse needs of learners. The curriculum is based on national core competency training best practices and aligns with the CHW core competencies and scopes of practice developed by the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia CHW advisory groups.
The Zee Turner Center (ZTC) for CHW Workforce Development provides an accessible and comprehensive training program specifically designed to prepare Community Health Workers (CHWs). This program is based on proven adult learning methods to effectively meet the diverse needs of learners.
Our flagship offering, the CHW Core Skills Competency Training, is a dynamic, hands-on program. It minimizes traditional lecture-style (didactic) teaching and instead focuses on full adult participatory methods, including team-building exercises, role-plays, Dyad (pair) work, and group interaction, as well as CHW-led “teach-backs” and presentations.
The ZTC training model also ensures that the program:
- Fosters a truly participatory, interactive, and hands-on learning environment.
- Values and incorporates CHWs’ prior experience and existing knowledge.
- Provides opportunities for CHWs to gain ongoing support and professional development throughout their careers.
CHW Training Content includes:
- 112 hours of core skills competency instructional virtual or hybrid training
- A minimum of 40 hours of field practicum (shadowing experienced CHWs)
- Access to continuing education (8 hrs./month)*
Training Modules :
- Human Rights, Equity & Perspective Transformation
- Communication
- Public Health Knowledge
- Introduction to The CHW Role: CHW History, Roles, Skills, Tasks
- CHW Legal and Ethical Issues
- Data Collection and Medical Records
- Teaching and Capacity Building Skills & Clinical Practice
- Health Education and Prevention
- Outreach and Advocacy
- Resource Identification and Organization.
What Makes Our CHW Training Program Different?
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES: We offer day and evening/weekend training schedules
- ACCREDITED: Meets Maryland MDH CHW Certification, Virginia CHW Certification, and Michigan’s CHW Certification requirements.
- CHW INSTRUCTORS: Experienced CHWs as trainers to deliver fun, informative, and interactive training.
- CHW APPROVED: Curriculum was reviewed by a technical assistance group of CHWs, CHW employers, and other stakeholders and advocates.
Are you a good candidate to become a Community Health Worker?
This CHW training course is ideal for someone:
- 18 years of age or older
- Has a high school diploma or GED (No specific work experience or degree is required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign national with permanent resident status.
- Can commit to 112 hours of training over 10 weeks (including a 40-hour internship after the instructional training).
- Aspiring community health workers seeking certification
- Anyone with lived experiences who is passionate about improving community health and wellness
If you need assistance or have any questions, please email: [email protected]