Temple University Harrisburg Community Health Worker Training Program (VIRTUAL): This live-virtual with some self-paced asynchronous, 14 week ,non-credit course is designed to provide the core competencies needed for work in community-based care. While the actual functions of Community Health Workers may vary by size and type of practice, healthcare specialty, or patient needs, all Community Health Workers must possess fundamental competencies to be successful in the role of working with patients towards the overarching goal of increasing appropriate utilization of health care services, particularly among under-served populations. Successful completion of this program will equip the participant with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to better meet the needs of clients and patients they serve, and prepare them for a variety of jobs in the community health field. 

Completing this course positions you to fulfill the 75 hour education requirement for the Pennsylvania State Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) credential through Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) ! Applications are always open for the upcoming spring or fall semesters. Enrollment will open about three months before each program start date. Approved applicants are invited to enroll to secure their seat.

Classes are held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9PM EST/EDT.

SPRING 2025 COHORT CLOSES APRIL 22ND.
FALL 2025 COHORT will run from Tuesday, August 26th through Thursday, December 2nd

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW.

ENROLLMENT for Fall 2025 WILL BE OPEN MAY 1ST THROUGH AUGUST 8TH.

More information about this program can be found on the  course page here: HBGCE0144:  Community Health Worker Training Program. Those with approved applications will be invited to enroll.  You must enroll to secure your seat after receiving notice of an approved application.  If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact Program Manager, Diamond Poyer, MEd, CMC: diamond.poyer@temple.edu.