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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association
The Virginia Community Health Worker Association is a nonprofit organization led by passionate public health professionals and community advocates. Founded in 2014, our mission is to serve, develop, and build stronger communities by promoting education, equity, and access in public health.
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Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) Training![]()
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📅 Monday, September 21, 2026 – Friday, November 6, 2026![]()
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (ET)![]()
💻 Virtual![]()
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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA) is an authorized Community Health Worker (CHW) training provider for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Registration is now open for individuals interested in pursuing a rewarding career in public health and community advocacy.![]()
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The first step toward becoming a Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) is to complete an Intake Application.![]()
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Once your intake has been reviewed and approved, you will receive:![]()
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An invitation to attend a required orientation session (exceptions may apply).![]()
A registration code confirming your acceptance into the training program.![]()
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The orientation provides an opportunity to learn more about the program, certification requirements, benefits, and participant expectations.![]()
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Training Curriculum![]()
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Our curriculum is based on the seven (7) core competencies approved by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Certification Board (VCB).![]()
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Participants will receive instruction in the following areas:![]()
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Community Health Concepts![]()
Service Coordination and Systems Navigation![]()
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention![]()
Advocacy, Outreach, and Community Engagement![]()
Communication Skills![]()
Cultural Humility and Responsiveness![]()
Ethical Responsibilities and Professionalism![]()
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Upon Successful Completion, Participants Will Receive:![]()
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✅ Certificate of Completion![]()
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✅ Technical assistance with the Community Health Worker certification process![]()
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✅ Guidance on volunteer and employment opportunities![]()
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✅ FREE One-Year Membership to the Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA)![]()
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✅ Access to professional networking opportunities, member discounts, continuing education resources, and many additional benefits![]()
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Register at chwofva.com/training-hub/ - Scholarships and funding opportunities are available for eligible participants. Orientation is part of the onboarding process. Registering reserves your seat-it does not obligate someone to complete or pay for the program. It simply secures your place while you learn more during orientation.
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