Community Health Worker Certification Program

What is a Community Health Worker or Promotor(a)?

• Is a trusted member of the community, and has a close understanding of the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, and life experiences of the community served
• Acts as a liaison and provides cultural mediation between healthcare, social services, and the community
• Helps people increase access to needed services and resources
• Builds individual, community, and system capacity through health knowledge and self-sufficiency
• Provides social support, advocacy and clinical research
• Provides services through outreach, patient navigation, community health education and information

Who can become a Community Health Worker?

• Anyone who wants to make an impact in their community
• Anyone who is interested in receiving a certification from the State of Texas
• Anyone who has a; 
  • Texas Residence 
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must pass a criminal background check

What is involved?

Core CHW Training 

• 160-hour interactive course that meets the TX DSHS required eight core competencies for CHWs
• Six-month commitment
• Classes held once per week
• Must have access to technology (ex: laptop, iPad, etc. and reliable internet)
• Apply for Core CHW Training

CHW Apprenticeship Program

• Includes core CHW training
• One-year commitment
• Paid on the job learning
• 40 hrs per week (includes required coursework)
• 2000-2200 hrs total for completion
• Registered through the Department of Labor
• Apply for CHW Apprenticeship Program

Upskilling Opportunities for CHWs

• Public Health Essentials
• Substance Use Disorders
• Transitional Care Coordination
• Mental Health First Aid
• Oral Health 
• Application Coming Soon!

Stipend Availability*

• Some eligibility requirements apply
• Apply for CHW Stipend 

*less course fees & program completion

 

To register or for additional information, please contact:

Monica Garcia, LMSW
CHW Instructor
Phone: 806.743.3020
Email: monica.r.garcia@ttuhsc.edu