UTA Community Health Worker Training Center
“A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served.”
“Serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.”
– American Public Health Association
Source: CHW Core Consensus Project
Training Provided
Continuing Education for CHWs and CHW Instructors (English & Spanish)
CHW Certification (English)
For UTA students – Offered during the Fall & Spring semesters
For Non-UTA students (coming soon)
Competencies Covered During Certification Training
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Service Coordination Skills
Capacity Building
Advocacy Skills
Teaching Skills
Communication Skills
Knowledge Based On Specific Mental Health Issues
EMPOWER Mental Health Training
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Texas CHW Program Office
The Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotor(a) Training and Certification Program provides leadership to enhance the development and implementation of statewide training and certification standards.
