A CHW is a frontline public health
worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This
trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary
between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to
services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. A
community health worker also builds individual and community capacity by
increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community
education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.
Price: $350 with additional fees to apply
CHWs also help:
Reduce Cost- Community health workers (CHWs) help patients prevent costly medical expenses by supporting self-management and coaching patients in disease prevention.
Improve Care- Community health workers (CHWs) help patients adhere to provider recommendations by connecting them to community-based resources.
Advance Quality- Community health workers (CHWs) help to reduce educational, cultural, and language barriers between patients and healthcare providers which is vital to quality care.
If this career interests you please complete this registration form. There is a limited number of seats for each class. The course is virtual and the dates listed are only for the virtual class meetings. The remainder of the classes are self-paced online.
If you have any questions or concerns please email me at
kerrmt@uindy.eduThank you,
Monique Kerr
Program Coordinator
MICI-AHEC
University of Indianapolis