Overview The Community Health Worker Professional Skills Training utilizes a blended learning approach featuring on-demand training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and live virtual components. It is designed to provide preservice preparation of CWHs and to advance the development of professionals currently working as CHWs or in related roles. CHW Professional Skills Training meets all…
There are eight brief modules in this course: Each module has specific objectives and a brief assessment. The assessments will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in each module. Those completing each module and assessment successfully (average scores 75% or above) will earn a certificate of competence in basic…
Background We are pleased to offer this training series for community health workers (CHWs) and others in front line, client-facing roles. This series will advance knowledge and understanding by taking a deeper dive into chronic conditions and health disparities that have been identified in Iowa and often impact the populations served. Many of these topics…
The Public Health Training for Community Health Workers series provides a comprehensive introduction to public health, covering its core functions and essential services. Designed for CHWs and other front-line health workers, this training equips you with essential public health knowledge and the resources and programs available to support individuals and communities.
Overview Are you currently working as a CHW or in a similar health related field and would like additional training? The goal of this training is to educate CHWs and other front-line health workers to equip them with foundational community and youth mental health knowledge and available resources to utilize when working with individuals. This is a free, online training that…
Overview This training offers community health workers (CHWs) a basic understanding of what Medicare is and how it works. It is provided by the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at the State of Iowa Insurance Division. SHIIP provides free Medicare counseling for Iowans and is supported by federal funds from the Administration for Community…
The CHW Specialized Trainings are designed to build on foundational Community Health Worker knowledge and skills, offering deeper learning in focused areas of practice. These trainings support CHWs in strengthening their ability to respond to complex needs using person-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approaches. These specialized trainings are intended for Community Health Workers who have already…
Overview This course offers training for those responsible for supervision and oversight of the work of community health workers (CHWs). There are eight modules in this course. Each section has specific objectives. Intended Audience Some employees responsible for supervising CHWs have never served in the role. Further, it is not uncommon for employees to be…