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The Pathways Community HUB Institute (PCHI®) is committed to developing quality educational professionals from within our Pathways Community HUBs (PCHs) and Pathways Agencies (PAs). Our certified instructors are trained to provide a standardized curriculum developed specifically for community health workers (CHWs) who are recognized as a vital part of the Pathways Community HUB Institute Model. The certified instructors are certified to provide the PCHI standardized Community Health Worker (CHW) curriculum in partnership with PCHI through a contractual agreement.
Pathways Community HUB Institute® Model Certification
Community Health Worker Instructor
Steps to Certification
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Complete a baseline assessment of current instructional skills.
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Observe a PCHI Model CHW Training Program virtually and through recordings.
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Participate in the instructor’s program orientation and four sessions about program curriculum.
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Work with PCHI Education Specialists to set instructional goals.
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Demonstrate CHW course instruction using the standardized PCHI Model curriculum.
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Use self-evaluations and Educations Specialists’ feedback to meet instructional goals.
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Learn CHW Practicum guidance and instruction.
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Complete a final assessment of current instructional skills.
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Based upon a final approved teaching competency evaluation, two-year certification will be granted as a PCHI Model Certification - Community Health Worker Instructor.

Submit an application with a curriculum vitae to the PCHI Director of Education, Anne Seifert: annes@pchi-hub.com
Submit an Application
Cost:
$4,000 per instructor.
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A standardized curriculum, built on years of experience with CHWs in the field, and national CHW education standards. The curriculum has instructional delivery options of virtual, in-person, or hybrid approaches. View CHW Core Training Competencies of the Pathways Community HUB and Pathways Agency Certification Process in the PCHI Model.
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A teaching focus on health/medical and/or care coordination content, plus a thorough knowledge of the PCHI Model.
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Enhancement of teaching skills that includes integration of human dimension goals and Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) approaches.
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PCHI instructor materials provided through a virtual learning platform and classroom, including instructional guides, power points, videos, class activities and evaluation tools, and instructional/practice tools such as the PCHI® Model Pathways to Wellness Learning Modules.
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Professional support, feedback, and instructional evaluation during the instructor training and following initial two-year period.
Two-Year Certification Status
The PCHI® Model certification status for CHW Instructors allows those that complete the program to teach exclusively through PCHI using the standardized CHW curriculum for 2 years. At least once every two years, PCHI Model Certified CHW Instructors will be expected to participate in a PCHI Model training program.
Every two years, renewal of PCHI Model Certification – CHW Instructor will be required and include a session on updated information, strategies, and tools.