DPH CHW Core Competency Training
Community Health Worker (CHW) Core Competency Training is a certified curriculum offered by the Delaware Division of Public Health at no cost in partnership with the CHW Association of Delaware and the Institute for Public Health Innovation.
Who should attend this free training?
- Current CHWs, Health Ambassadors & Advocates, and Peer Support Specialists who work in
community or clinical settings such as social services, physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals,
and/or public health agencies. - Anyone seeking a way to enter the medical or public health field.
- Those interested in supporting their community’s health.
What will you learn at this training?
- The Role of the CHW
- Data Collection Methods and Tools
- CHW Legal and Ethical Issues
- Health Education and Prevention
- Outreach and Advocacy
- Disease Management (including Chronic Disease, HIV, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and Behavior Change)
Training Schedule: 2024
Please contact Kenya Alston at kenya.alston@delaware.gov for questions and registration.
New Castle County click HERE
Kent County click HERE
Sussex County click HERE
