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2023 PCHI CHW Training Programs
Developed exclusively for CHWs who are employed by a care coordination organization that is contracted with a certified or application-approved Pathways Community HUB (PCH) or Pathways Agency (PA). An 80-hour virtual class and 80-hour CHW Practicum (skill practice) are required for completion of the program. [Exception - Ohio: 100 in-class hours/130 CHW Practicum hours are provided to meet Ohio CHW certification requirements.] ($3000 per person).
MAY 17 - JUNE 30
Orientation for CHWs and Supervisors
Wednesday, May 17, 1-4 PM (ET) (12-3 CT/11-2 MT; 10-1 PT)
Thursday - Friday, May 18-19
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, May 22-26, 11-5 (ET); 10 - 4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
Tuesday - Friday, May 30 - June 2
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 1st instructor meeting
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, June 5-9, 9-5 (ET); 10 - 4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
Monday - Friday, June 12-16
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 2nd instructor meeting
Tuesday - Friday, June 20-23
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, June 26-30, 9-5 (ET); 10-4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
JULY 19 – SEPTEMBER 1
Orientation for CHWs and Supervisors
Wednesday, July 19, 1-4 PM (ET) (12-3 CT/11-2 MT; 10-1 PT)
Thursday - Friday, July 20-21
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, July 24-28, 11-5 (ET); 10 - 4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
Monday - Friday, July 31- August 4
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 1st instructor meeting
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, August 7-11, 9-5 (ET); 10 - 4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
Monday - Friday, August 14-18
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 2nd instructor meeting
Monday - Friday, August 21-25
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, August 28 - September 1, 9-5 (ET); 10-4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
SEPTEMBER 13 – OCTOBER 27, 2023
Orientation for CHWs and Supervisors
Wednesday, September 13, 1-4 PM (ET) (12-3 CT/11-2 MT; 10-1 PT)
Thursday - Friday, September 14-15
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, September 18-22, 11-5 (ET); 10 - 4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
Monday - Friday, September 25-29
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 1st instructor meeting
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, October 2-6, 9-5 (ET); 10 - 4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
Tuesday - Friday, October 9-13
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 2nd instructor meeting
Monday - Friday, October 16-20
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, October 23-27, 9-5 (ET); 10-4 (CT); 9-3 (MT); 8-2 (PT)
MARCH 1- APRIL 14
Program Orientation for CHWs & Supervisors
Wednesday, March 1, 1-4 PM (ET)
Thursday - Friday, March 2-3
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, March 6-10, 9-5 (ET)
Monday - Friday, March 13-17
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 1st instructor meeting
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, March 27-31, 9-5 (ET)
Monday - Friday, March 27-31
Work days (Practicum) hours; schedule 2nd instructor meeting
Monday - Friday, April 3-7
Work days (Practicum) hours
CHW Virtual Class
Monday - Friday, April 10-14, 9-5 (ET)
The PCHI CHW Training Program is not a cookie-cutter CHW program. Our niche is CHW training specifically designed to implement the PCHI Model. Students must be affiliated with a Pathways Community HUB or Pathways Agency in the PCHI Model Certification process. Competencies parallel community health worker/care coordinator standards required as part of achieving and maintaining PCHI Model Certification and align with The Community Health Worker Core Consensus (C3) Project https://www.c3project.org/resources . The standard competency areas include:
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PCHI Model (20 hours) - 21 Pathways, Demographic, Visit and Progress Forms, and research-based Learning Modules
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CHW Profession, History & Roles (2 hours)
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Communication and Interpersonal Skills (8 hours)
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Relationship-Building and Teaching (10 hours)
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Outreach, Service Coordination, and Navigation Skills (6 hours)
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Capacity-Building and Advocacy (4 hours)
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Professional Skills and Conduct (12 hours)
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Knowledge Base (18 hours) in Health and Social Service
Community Health Worker Training
The 80-hour class can be completed virtually through the Blackboard-PCHI learning platform, in person, or in a hybrid format. It is accompanied by an 80-hour community-based practice at a Care Coordination Agency (CCA).
Our experienced instructional team teaches essential care coordination skills within the context of the Pathways Community HUB Institute Model, using the updated 21 Pathways and newest Visit and Progress forms. PCHI uses true-to-life case studies and exclusive disease education, both in video format, that challenges trainees to develop problem-solving skills related to care coordination. Students also complete an 80-hour practicum that can be completed on-the-job working for care coordination agency affiliated with a Pathways Community HUB. PCHI CHW graduates are more than ready to engage their participants and efficiently coordinate their health and social care using the PCHI Model.
The live, virtual, or hybrid program involves two components that typically occurs simultaneously:
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Foundational Skills and Roles for the Community Health Worker (80 hours) addresses CHW core competencies in health, community resources, care coordination, advocacy, health education, lifespan development, and basic CHW skills.
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CHW Practicum (community-based practical experience) includes 80 hours of care coordination experience under the guidance of a PCHI instructor and direct program supervisor at a PCH agency.
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