MiCHWA Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate Training Program
- DATES: September 14th-November 4th 2026
- SCHEDULE: Mondays and Wednesdays
- TRAINING ORGANIZATION*: MICHWA
- Orientation: September 1st (time tbd)
The curriculum is designed to train frontline workers to provide culturally responsive services in Michigan communities. The 126 training hours include 25 hours for independent self-study. Independent self-study ensures that the participants are given sufficient time to work on homework, quizzes, projects, and other assignments.
Independent self-study hours may be completed at the participant’s home, work locations, or other locations. To complement the 126 training hours, 40 internship hours (if the participant is not already employed in a CHW role) are required, consisting of field experiences in local agencies where the focus is for the student to apply and integrate theory into practice. CHWs who are currently employed will complete the internship at their place of work.
Book: Foundations for Community Health Workers by Timothy Berthold 3rd Ed
*Please note, the book is NOT included with the course unless indicated otherwise*
CORE COMPETENCIES COVERED:
- CHW Role in Public Health and Health Systems
- Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
- Navigating Community Resources
- Communication Styles and Cultural Responsiveness
- Teaching and Capacity-Building
- Coordination, Documentation, and Reporting
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Behavioral Health, Substance Use & Disorders
*Tuition varies by certification training programs and is set by the training organizations, not by MiCHWA.
