Certified Community Health Worker
BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Community Health Workers (CHWs) help bridge the gap between healthcare systems and the communities they serve. The Certified Community Health Worker Program by MESH Coalition prepares participants with practical, real-world skills to support individuals, families, and communities across a variety of healthcare and community settings.
Healthcare doesn't stop at the clinic door.
CHWs help people navigate services, understand health information, overcome barriers, connect with resources, and build trust within their communities.
Participants will develop skills in:
Communication & Relationship Building
Service Coordination & Resource Navigation
Advocacy & Outreach
Health Education & Facilitation
Individual & Community Assessment
Capacity Building
Cultural Humility & Community Engagement
Professional Boundaries, Ethics & Scope of Practice
Documentation, Communication & Care Coordination
Practical tools for working with clients and communities
Equip your workforce with the skills to connect, educate, advocate, and navigate.
DESIGNED FOR TODAY'S COMMUNITY
Whether you work in:
Healthcare • Public Health • Emergency Preparedness • Behavioral Health • Social Services • Community-Based Organizations • Healthcare Coalitions…
the CHW skill set can strengthen your organization's ability to connect with the people and communities you serve.
10-Week, Self-Paced Program
Earn your Certified Community Health Worker credential with a self-paced 50-hour program designed to fit your schedule. Just 1 hour a day can take you from enrollment to Certified Community Health Worker in 10 weeks.
Expectations
1. Complete all course modules and required activities
2. Attend a virtual CHW success check-in meeting
3. Complete a mock client phone interview
4. Pass the 75-question final exam
Continuing Education
Community Health Workers are expected to continue building their knowledge and skills after completing their initial training.
To maintain your CHW certification, you must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education each year.