WHAT

Gain the skills & core competencies to work as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or in other roles under the umbrella of Community Health, e.g.

  Patient Navigator, Health Assister, Recovery Coach, Outreach Worker, Home Visitor, Patient Advisor, Patient Advocate. 

This 9-week course is offered through combined virtual interactive classroom and independent off-line study, with self-paced homework.

Course Topics: 

• Effective communication
• Care coordination
• CHW role, scope, and ethics
• Motivational Interviewing (MI) 
  
• Setting boundaries
• Equity and advocacy
• Client-centered practice
• Social Determinants of Health

WHEN

Class Meeting Dates & Times

Wednesdays @ 9 AM - 3:30 PM on the following dates: 

• Sept: 21 & 28
• Oct: 5*, 12*, 19 & 26
• Nov: 2, 9 & 16
  
  (*Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training takes place on Oct. 5 & 12)

REQUIREMENTS

• Attend: 9 total virtual class sessions, including two-day MI Training (MI training dates on Oct 5 & 12 are mandatory for succesful completion of course)
• Complete assigned readings and assignments between scheduled classes
• Must have computer/internet access, ability to use Zoom, and be 18 or older 

REGISTRATION FEE

• Registration: $1150 
  
  
• Scholarships are currently available! Request a scholarship on the registration form by selecting the Full Scholarship payment option
  
  
• Region 7 IDN:  Members of IDN-7 member organizations attend free

FUNDING SUPPORT

The preparation of this document was financed under a Contract with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of New Hampshire and/or such other funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Carolyn Schofield: 

cschofield@NCHCNH.org or (603)259-4809

REGISTRATION

• Register by September 21!
  
  
• Please DO NOT use the 'add to calendar' feature on the registration page; training dates reflected on your calendar will not be accurate.