Authors: Bita Arbab Kash, Marlynn Lee May, Ming Tai-Seale
This paper analyzes trends and various approaches to professional development in U.S. community health worker training and certification programs using a national survey of these training programs. Three trends were identified from the national survey results and data collection: (1) schooling at the community college level—provides career advancement opportunities; (2) on-the-job training—improves standards of care, CHW income, and retention; and (3) certification at the state level—recognizes the work of CHWs, and facilitates Medicaid reimbursement for CHW services. CHWs are a skilled healthcare workforce that can be utilized in the future to improve healthcare access to underserved populations in the U.S.
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Resource Topic: Accreditation/Certification, Community Health Workers/Volunteers
Resource Type: Journal articles
Year: 2006
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
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