Community Health Worker Training
Welcome to Umemba Health Academy, a virtual campus for Community Health Workers (CHWs), CHW Instructors, and other frontline public health professionals.
Workforce Readiness and Career Development for Community Health Workers
Customized Training Solutions
Grow your career!
Start learning at Umemba Health Academy.
Certification, continuing education, career coaching and more!
Certification Courses
Community Health Worker Certification Course
16-week hybrid course
$ 1,000.00 USD
CHW Instructor Certification Course
16-week hybrid course
$ 1,500.00 USD
CHW Training and Certification for Organizations
Customizable training solutions
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For Organizations
CHW Refresher Training
10 Continuing Education Hours
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CHW Workshop Series
Professional Development for CHWs
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Skill-building Workshops for CHWs
Upskilling, Reskilling, Newskilling
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For Community Health Workers
CHW Information Session
An introduction and overview of the CHW profession
$ 0.00 USD
Career Readiness Course for CHWs
How to search for, apply to, interview for, and advance in a CHW position
$ 15.00 USD
Career Coaching Services for CHWs
Preparation for the next stage in your CHW career
$ 75.00 USD
For CHW Trainers & Instructors
Learn how to train your CHW students and keep them engaged. Learn how to develop interactive and effective training programs. Learn how to start your very own CHW Training Academy with our signature "Teach it! Write it! Build it!" workshops.
CHW Instructor Information
Session
An introduction and overview of the profession
$ 0.00 USD
Train-the-CHW Trainer Online Course
Get started training CHWs with a self-paced, on-demand course.
$ 100.00 USD
Train-the-CHW Trainer
Workshop
Get a step-by-step blueprint to help you get started training CHWs.
$197.00 USD
Curriculum Development Workshop
Focus on what students learn and how they learn it
$ 197.00 USD
Virtual-Instructor Led Training Workshop
Effectively engage your learners in the virtual environment
$ 197.00 USD
Start Your CHW Training Academy Workshop
The step-by-step process to help you go further, faster. Now features a full day of implementation!
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Digital Products
Train-the-CHW Trainer Workbook
$ 40.00 USD
Curriculum Development Checklist
$ 0.00 USD
Virtual Facilitation Checklist
$0.00 USD
CHW Academy Start-Up Checklist
$ 0.00 USD
CHW Swag
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Elevate Your Skillset
Download the CHW Self-Assessment and Career Plan to assess your current skill level and create a professional development plan that is relevant to your career goals and aspirations.
Why Learn With us?
World-Class Instructors
UHA instructors are Certified CHWs and CHW Instructors with specialized education and expertise.
Highly Rated Courses
Revelent, high-quality, professional development and continuing education courses, both live and on-demand.
Convenient & Accessible
Access courses from any device, any time, and at your convenience.
Online Community
Connect with students from around the world who are just like you. (Available with Certification Courses only).
Grow your career!
Start learning at Umemba Health Academy.
Certification, continuing education, career coaching and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Umemba Health an approved provider for Continuing Education credits?
Yes! Umemba Health is a Texas DSHS-approved provider of CHW and CHW Instructor certification and continuing education. (Certificate #64, Expiration 2/2025). Our courses and trainings may also qualify for Category II CECH for Certified Health Education Specialists and towards AAMA continuing education hours for Medical Assistants.
I don't live in Texas, can I still participate in your training programs?
Yes! Our programs are virtual and can be taken from any U.S. state, even overseas!
How long will I have access to the courses and workshops
Unless otherwise specified, you will have 30-day access to all courses and course content.
What languages are the courses offered in?
All courses and workshops are offered in English only at this time. We will begin offering Spanish workshops and trainings in Summer of 2023.
Are group rates available?
Yes, group rates are available for 10 or more particpants on most of our workshops. Please email [email protected] for more information or use the contact us tab to get in touch.
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