Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline health workers who are trusted members of their community. The Community Health Worker program trains students to work in the field of public health, healthcare, and social services. CHWs provide a wide-range of community services including: care coordination, screening, contact tracing, and other care support activities. CHWs may also provide, health education, informal counseling, social support, outreach, and advocacy. CHWs work to address the social determinants of health, and promote health equity and social justice within the community they serve. 

Information Sessions

March 3, 2025	5:00pm - 6:00pm	March 3 virtual meeting link
April 7, 2025	5:00pm - 6:00pm	April 7 virtual meeting link
May 5, 2025	5:00pm - 6:00pm	May 5 virtual meeting link

 

Explore Your Programs Degree/Certificate Options

Community Health Worker Certificate Program Map

 

Apply to the Program

CHW Program Application link

 

Upcoming Events

Register to Attend the California Community Health Worker Symposium  on April 25, 2025

Creating healthier communities through education innovation, and compassionate care at the Chaffey College Chino Community Center

Register to attend

The Community Health Worker Symposium: Creating Healthier Communities Through Education, Innovation, and Compassionate Care, serves as a vital platform to unite industry partners, employers, community groups, and community health workers (CHWs) in advancing the role of CHWs across Southern California. Through a dynamic schedule featuring an expert keynote, discussions on CalAIM benefits, innovative training approaches, and strategies to increase provider utilization, attendees will gain valuable insights into leveraging CHWs for more effective, compassionate, and community-centered care. The event underscores the importance of education, collaboration, and holistic practices, such as a mindfulness sound bath and a CHW panel discussion, to empower CHWs in transforming healthcare systems and fostering healthier, more equitable communities.

Symposium schedule
Welcome Address	9:00am - 9:10am
Keynote	9:10am - 9:55am
Breaking Down the CHW & ECM CalAIM Benefits	9:55am - 10:40am
Innovative Approaches to Training: Community Health Worker Fellowship	10:40am-11:25am
Innovative Approaches in Increasing Provider Utilization: Provider Training Model	11:25am - 12:10pm
Lunch will be provided	12:10pm - 1:10pm
Group Mindfulness & Meditation Sound Bath	1:10pm - 1:15pm
Community Health Worker Insights: Balancing Care for Others and Self	1:15pm - 2:00pm

 

• CHW Pinning Ceremony - Spring 2025 more information to come

 

Community Health Worker Organizations

• National Association of Community Health Workers
• California Association for Community Health Workers
• American Public Health Association: Community Health Workers
• California Department of Healthcare Services: CHW Benefit Policy

 

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