Northeast
Community Health Worker Training Program
The Northeast PA AHEC offers the accredited CHW training program. This program is designed to provide the core competencies needed for work in community-based, inpatient or other healthcare settings. Once training is complete, CHWs are eligible to apply for credentialing through the state of Pennsylvania.
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Community Health Worker Introduction & History
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Communication, Networking & Conflict
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Boundaries
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Personal Safety
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Building and Maintaining Relationships
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HIPAA Privacy Rule
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Health Literacy
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Documentation​
Additional Modules
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Mental Health First Aid
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CPR/AED/First Aid
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Mandated Reporter
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Harm Reduction
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Chronic Disease
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Motivational Interviewing
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Preventive Care
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Benefits Check up
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Becoming a Healthier You
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Accident Prevention
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Opioid Brief Intervention
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Every Smoker, Every Time
What will you learn?
Program Costs
COURSE REGION
Northeast
COURSE OFFERED
75-Hour CHW Course
COURSE FORMAT
In-Person, Virtual,
or Hybrid
PROGRAM COST
Program Fee $1,500
Ask about our funding!
Tuition Covers?
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All course fees and materials
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CPR/First Aid Certification
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Mental Health First Aid Certification
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Joining the CHW Collaborative Community for ongoing education and support
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**Payment guidelines are provided when your registration is accepted for the course. Payment is not required at the time of application, but is required to reserve your spot in a training session once your application has been accepted.
In-Person Training
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Course times and site will be determined prior to the start of the program
Virtual Training
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Live courses will take place via Zoom or Webex
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Course times will be determined prior to the start of the program
Hybrid
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A mix between in-person and virtual training may take place depending on the demand and location of participants
Virtual IT Requirements
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Computer OR tablet ​
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Internet connection
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Internal or External Video Camera, speakers, and/or headphones​
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*Courses taught virtual or hybrid will have a how-to guide on using Zoom or Webex.
Community Health Worker Information Sessions
FREE Information sessions are provided to give an overview of the CHW training classes and provides time to answer questions that arise. During this time we will:
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Discuss the accredited training program designed to provide the core competencies needed for work in community based and inpatient settings
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outline the process for state certification as a CHW in Pennsylvania
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plenty of time for Q & A's
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Info sessions are meant to be a two-way conversation. While we hope to impart some info around the CHW training program, we equally want this to be a time and opportunity to touch on what you feel is important for your neighborhood and community, and how a CHW can help bridge the gaps and address health disparities you maybe noticing.
Regional Partners
Get in Touch
Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health
164 Scranton Carbondale Hwy
Archbald, PA 18403
570-209-9644
Pennsylvania AHEC
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