Southwest AHEC

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What You Will Learn

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CHW Training Classes & Registration Process
Training Cost
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Tuition includes: 
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  • All course fees and materials

  • CPR/First Aid Certification

  • Adult or Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification

  • 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.

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In-person Training Format

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  • Class schedule are determined prior to the start of each 100-hour training course. For example, classes for the next scheduled course will follow the format: 16 hours/week for 5 weeks + 4 hours/week for the following 4 weeks. For the first 5 weeks classes will be held on M, W, Th, F from 9am-1pm. The remaining 4 weeks classes will be held Wednesdays from 9am-1pm. 

  • Necessary materials for the course are provided at the first class. 

 

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Virtual Training Format

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  • Participants will complete approximately 2-3 hours of pre-work before the first day of training. Pre-work includes: 

    • Sign into Google Classroom and review "Classwork" topics. 

    • Under the Introduction & Overview topic, read Community Health Workers: What do we know about them? article. 

    • Complete the brief quiz on the CHW article

  • Participants will order necessary materials for the course once registration has been confirmed. There will be no additional charges for course materials.

  • The class schedule will follow the same as an in-person training. This is a live, interactive course taught by AHEC CHW trainers. A full agenda will be provided once your registration is finalized.

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Virtual Training IT Requirements

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  • Computer: Windows, Apple desktop or laptop computer OR Mobile Device/Tablet/Surface: iOS, Android, Windows

  • Computer microphone and speakers

    • For the best experience, join the course from a tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Phones are best used as audio backup only.

    • If your computer does not have a microphone and speakers, you can use the dial-in option from your phone for audio.

  • Internal or external HD webcam

  • Internet Connection

    • We recommend an internet connection speed of at least 5 mbps (upload and download). You can test your internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/

 

*The course will be hosted through Zoom. We will provide a how-to guide for those unfamiliar with the platform.

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  • Community Health Worker Introduction

  • Communication, Networking & Conflict

  • Boundaries

  • Personal Safety

  • Building and Maintaining Relationships

  • HIPAA Privacy Rule

  • Health Literacy

 

  • Documentation

  • Chronic Disease

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Preventive Care

  • Benefits Check up

  • Becoming a Healthier You

  • Accident Prevention

  • Opioid Brief Intervention

  • Every Smoker, Every Time

Additional Modules

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • CPR/AED/First Aid

  • Mandated Reporter

  • Cultural Understanding, Anti-racism, & Advocacy

 
Scholarship

Southwest PA AHEC scholarships for the Roots of Health CHW training classes cover the cost of tuition/course fees, class materials, and certifications in CPR/First Aid and Mental Health First Aid. Scholarships are in the amount of $1,500. 

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There are  1  scholarship(s) available for the January 2021 classes. Click the link below to apply for a scholarship.

 

If you are interested in registering for the Roots of Health CHW classes, please visit Southwest PA Community Health Worker Training Registration.

 

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Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center

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