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Throughout this program, you will learn the essential concepts and skills needed to function as a Community Health Worker (CHW) to become a vital bridge between healthcare, social services, and the people in your community who need them most. After completion, you will receive the credit hours necessary to apply for CHW licensure in Oregon. This program is ideal for anyone committed to helping patients and their families gain timely, individualized access to the quality health care and specialized community support services they deserve. It’s designed for students of any background, even those newer to health care.
Note: This program includes both online classroom training and on-site hands-on internship/externship training.
**Selection for participation in the training program is NOT guaranteed. Applying or being referred to apply does NOT guarantee acceptance, as participation is subject to HRSA enrollment guidelines.**
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CHW Training Program Description: Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital and unique role in linking diverse and underserved populations to health and social service systems. Community Health Workers will primarily be working out in the community with specific target populations. CHW's will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies to improve patient care and outcomes. Community health workers (CHWs) have a close understanding of the community they serve. This trusting relationship enables them to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Community health workers also build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. The CHW duties include, but are not limited to:
OCHIN Workforce Development Equal Opportunity Statement: OCHIN is an equal opportunity educational provider committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination for all members of the OCHIN community, including learners, team members, and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. OCHIN is committed to making decisions for program entry, training, and educational opportunities based on individual qualifications and abilities. We actively seek to attract learners and team members from diverse backgrounds and affirmatively support equal access and opportunity for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, special disabled veterans, and other covered veterans, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We strive to create an inclusive learning environment that fosters the success of every individual and reflects the diverse communities we serve.
OCHIN Workforce Development Health Screenings and Immunization Requirements: To ensure the safety of our learners, partners, and communities, OCHIN requires all program participants—including those attending remote and in-person training, internships, and externships—to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by state and federal public health officials. Participants must provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to program acceptance. Additionally, for on-site internships and externships, participants must provide proof of meeting the immunization requirements specific to the host site prior to acceptance into the program. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, vaccinations for influenza, hepatitis B, and MMR. Requests for exemptions based on medical or religious grounds will be reviewed and must comply with applicable laws and site-specific policies. Please note that many sites require participants to complete tuberculosis (Tb) testing and drug screening before beginning their placement. Participants are responsible for ensuring that all required health screenings are completed by the site’s deadline to avoid delays in program participation. OCHIN is committed to working collaboratively with program participants and host sites to ensure compliance with these health and safety requirements while maintaining respect for individual beliefs and circumstances.
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