Community Health Worker Training | CHW Certification

Course Description:

Community health workers (CHWs) are trusted, frontline advocates who build bridges between individuals, families, and health care systems, helping people access care, understand health information, and make meaningful changes that improve quality of life. This immersive hybrid training experience blends online learning with face-to-face sessions and guided service projects to help you gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills required to thrive as a CHW.

Led by Dr. John Kraemer, you’ll dive deep into essential public health topics such as community engagement, advocacy, chronic disease supports, client-centered counseling, health equity, care coordination, and outreach strategies. Guided discussions, real-world scenarios, and collaborative learning activities make this more than a course, it’s a transformational experience that prepares you to make a measurable impact in the lives of others.

Format: Hybrid (Face-to-Face + Online)

Schedule: Begins March 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM — Meets weekly on Tuesday evenings through June 23, 2026

Instructor: Dr. John Kraemer

Location: Mixed online classroom and designated in-person sessions

Audience: Aspiring community health workers, nonprofit staff, public health advocates, and people who serve community populations

Duration: Multi-week program (meets weekly March–June)

Delivery: Hybrid learning experience

Registration Fee:

• Free for the first 20 registrants thanks to funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

• $999 after that

What’s Included:

• Hybrid instruction with both online modules and in-person gatherings

• Practical service learning application (60 hours of externa hours required)

• Instruction from a seasoned public health expert

• Skills training aligned with Missouri CHW core competencies

• Preparation to apply for Missouri CHW certification

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role and impact of community health workers within public health and community systems

• Apply culturally sensitive communication skills to support diverse populations

• Coordinate care and assist clients in navigating health and social services

• Use client-centered counseling strategies to support behavior change and wellbeing

• Conduct community outreach and engagement with ethical and evidence-informed methods

• Demonstrate core competencies in health education, advocacy, and resource linkage

• Prepare to pursue CHW credentialing aligned with state standards