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Maryland ChW CERTIFICATION

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Central maryland ahec CHW TRAINING

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Community Health Worker Training Certification

Maryland Department of Health CHW certification requires the successful completion of 100 hours of didactic training and 40 hours of supervised fieldwork culminating in a comprehensive assessment. Central Maryland AHEC utilizes the Maryland Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) CHW Training program curriculum, supplementing the curriculum with training that reflects relevant regional public health needs.

This certification course is an approved WIOA program. Tuition assistance maybe available for eligible candidates. Please contact a Career Center near you.

  • CMAHEC is a HRSA Funded Area Health Education Center
  • MAHEC CHW Training Institute is the only CHW training program in Maryland that is HRSA authorized and evaluated
  • MAHEC CHW Training Program is the only CHW training program in Maryland partnering with a university and major medical center
  • CMAHEC focuses on culturally relevant health promotion and interventions
  • CMAHEC is a registered Care Transformation Support Vendor

Maryland Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) CHW Training Program is accredited by Maryland Department of Health (No.004-2020-G). Central Maryland AHEC supplements the Maryland curriculum with training that reflects relevant regional public health needs.

For more information about CHW Certification requirements: https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Community-Health-Workers/Pages/Home.aspx

CMAHEC also offers courses in the following:

  • Contact Tracing
  • Emergency Preparedness and Recovery
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Trauma Informed Response
  • Opioid Response Strategies
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management Facilitator Training (Hypertension, Diabetes, Chronic Pain)
  • PEARLS (Depression Screening Program for Seniors to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives)
  • Falls Prevention 
  • Small Group Facilitation Skills
  • Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution

Central Maryland AHEC also provides consulting services for agencies-designing customized CHW programs, program evaluation, and process improvement services.

For additional information contact:  info@centralmarylandahec.org

To learn more, click below and scroll to the bottom of the page to complete the form. You will be contacted by the MAHEC staff.

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In the November 2021 podcast episode, Ms. Blackwell and Ms. Robinson discuss the MAHEC Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program, evolution of the CHW, and role of CHWs in addressing Social Determinants of Health, among other topics. The podcast is live and can be accessed by clicking on any of the following links: Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts.

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