A community health worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. In this course, you will be guided by our expert instructors on strategies to enhance your CHW skills. Topics include CHW scope of practice, how to respond to ethical challenges you may encounter on the job, inreach and outreach, presentation skills and community assessment and advocacy.

This course includes required prework (about 6 hours) plus 2 days of in-person instruction.

Ideal for

Patient Navigators, Community Health Workers, Care Coordinators, Promoters de Salud.

Cost

Free.

What to Expect

This course includes required prework (about 6 hours) plus 2 days of in-person instruction.

2 In-person Sessions

• Day 1: August 19, 2025 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM MT).
• Day 2: August 20, 2025 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM MT).

Location

Anythink Library Huron St
9417 Huron St.
Thornton, CO 80260

Course Access

The course prework will be available once you register. You may go in and out of this prework to complete at your own pace. It is required to be complete before attending the in-person portion of the course. Please reach out to Gardenia Najera with prework questions: gardenia.najera@cuanschutz.edu

Successful Completion

To earn a Certificate of Completion, you must complete the following:

• Complete the course prework
• Attend both in-person days
• Complete 80% of assignments
• Deliver Health Presentation assignment

Learning Objectives

1. Identify what lies inside and outside of a CHW’s scope of practice.
2. Respond to common ethical challenges you may encounter as a CHW.
3. Identify ways to provide linguistically and culturally relevant services.
4. Identify cultural mediation strategies.
5. Describe elements of a community outreach plan.
6. Create and deliver a health presentation.
7. Describe strategies for community health assessments.

Length of Learning Opportunity

Online Prework + 2 days in person

Primary Competency

Communication Skills.

Looking to take your training even further?

This course is one of four instructor-led classes that make up the Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Pathway, a comprehensive bundle designed to equip you with the essential skills to become a credentialed CHW in Colorado. If you're considering a broader learning experience, the full pathway offers:

• 4 instructor-led courses
• discounted bundle price: $1,500 (save $500)
• additional required self-paced courses at no extra cost
• the option to attend the courses online or in-person
• foundational skills in health navigation, care coordination, motivational interviewing, and CHW fundamentals

Completing the full pathway qualifies you to take the state of Colorado assessment and be listed as a credentialed CHW in Colorado. If that’s part of your goal, you can explore the full details:

Community Health Worker Training Pathway

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

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