Community Health Worker Training Program

  • 31 Jul 2017 7:19 AM
    Message # 5003660
    Deleted user

    The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW), through the Idaho Statewide Healthcare Innovation Plan (SHIP), is implementing a Community Health Worker (CHW) training program in collaboration with Idaho State University. Two training opportunities begin next month:

    • Live online, Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 PM (MST) for 13 weeks beginning August 23, 2017
    • In-person at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood, Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:30 PM (PST) for 13 weeks beginning August 22, 2017

    There is no cost to participate in either training course for individuals accepted into the program. The application and registration period is open and space is available in both courses!

    For more information and the course application:

    1.      To learn more about CHW training, visit: http://www2.isu.edu/idiem/chw.shtml

    2.      For CHW course information, additional details, and contact information: http://cetrain.isu.edu/enrollment/course/community-health-worker/

    3.      Individuals must apply and receive a registration code from IDHW to participate in either CHW courses at no cost. Please visit the SHIP CHW website for the participation application: http://ship.idaho.gov/WorkGroups/CommunityHealthWorkers/tabid/3054/Default.aspx. A complete application includes two parts, an application completed by the training participant and one by the employer or community sponsoring organization.

    4.      After receiving email with registration instructions and a registration code from IDHW, register for the course at ISU: http://cetrain.isu.edu/enrollment/course/community-health-worker/#enroll

    Please feel free to share with your project partners and stakeholders.


    Last modified: 31 Jul 2017 1:09 PM | Deleted user

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