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Michigan CHW Training Certificate - 2024 Winter
Corewell Health West Healthier Communities
Michigan Community Health Worker (MiCHWA) CHW Training Certificate - Virtual
What:
Corewell Health West Healthier Communities is partnering with Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) to provide the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) standardized curriculum for the State of Michigan. Upon completion, the student will receive a certificate from MiCHWA and will become MiCHWA-Certified.
Competencies covered include:
Who should attend:
New and current CHWs that have not received a certificate.
Training pre-requisites:
High school diploma or GED
Good oral and written communication skills
Basic computer skills
If not currently working as a CHW or in a CHW-related role:
Interview with the instructor
Independent internship in a community setting
Dates, Times and Locations:
Virtual Student Orientation
Monday, March 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual invitation will be sent.
Virtual Employer Information Session: Course overview, expectations, and clarifications
Monday, March 4, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Virtual invitation will be sent.
CHW Course Classes
Tuesdays, March 5, 2024 - June 25, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Virtual classes will be held via Microsoft Teams by Corewell Health West Healthier Communities
Graduation
Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration Fee:
Registration fee will depend on grant funding. The MiCHWA CHW Membership/Registry fee of $50 per participant for the first year is included in the registration cost. When training is completed, all participants will have access to the MiCHWA CHW Registry and successful participants will be automatically eligible for MiCHWA CHW Certification.
Payment: Corewell Health Healthier Communities will determine eligibility for grant funds. Those who are not eligible for grant funding, an invoice will be emailed to the supervisor's email address you have entered or your personal email address if not currently employed.
Refund Disclaimer: Full refunds are available until February 26, 2024. Partial refunds of 50% are available until February 28, 2024. Students who attend any portion of the course will NOT be eligible for a refund.
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 26, 2024
Registration Form:
Please fill in your legal first and last name, preferred name, preferred pronouns, and your home address (not work).
Please add the best email and phone to reach you. (Hint: tab or click from field to field - do not hit return)
Questions:
If you have questions, please contact Corewell Health West Healthier Communities at CHWeducation@corewellhealth.org
Michigan Community Health Worker (MiCHWA) CHW Training Certificate - Virtual
What:
Corewell Health West Healthier Communities is partnering with Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) to provide the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) standardized curriculum for the State of Michigan. Upon completion, the student will receive a certificate from MiCHWA and will become MiCHWA-Certified.
Competencies covered include:
- CHW role in public health and health systems
- Legal and ethical responsibilities
- Navigating community resources
- Communication styles and cultural responsiveness
- Teaching and capacity building skills
- Coordination, documentation and reporting
- Healthy lifestyles
- Behavioral health and substance use disorder
Who should attend:
New and current CHWs that have not received a certificate.
Training pre-requisites:
High school diploma or GED
Good oral and written communication skills
Basic computer skills
If not currently working as a CHW or in a CHW-related role:
Interview with the instructor
Independent internship in a community setting
Dates, Times and Locations:
Virtual Student Orientation
Monday, March 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual invitation will be sent.
Virtual Employer Information Session: Course overview, expectations, and clarifications
Monday, March 4, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Virtual invitation will be sent.
CHW Course Classes
Tuesdays, March 5, 2024 - June 25, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Virtual classes will be held via Microsoft Teams by Corewell Health West Healthier Communities
Graduation
Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration Fee:
Registration fee will depend on grant funding. The MiCHWA CHW Membership/Registry fee of $50 per participant for the first year is included in the registration cost. When training is completed, all participants will have access to the MiCHWA CHW Registry and successful participants will be automatically eligible for MiCHWA CHW Certification.
Payment: Corewell Health Healthier Communities will determine eligibility for grant funds. Those who are not eligible for grant funding, an invoice will be emailed to the supervisor's email address you have entered or your personal email address if not currently employed.
Refund Disclaimer: Full refunds are available until February 26, 2024. Partial refunds of 50% are available until February 28, 2024. Students who attend any portion of the course will NOT be eligible for a refund.
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 26, 2024
Registration Form:
Please fill in your legal first and last name, preferred name, preferred pronouns, and your home address (not work).
Please add the best email and phone to reach you. (Hint: tab or click from field to field - do not hit return)
Questions:
If you have questions, please contact Corewell Health West Healthier Communities at CHWeducation@corewellhealth.org
