Center of Excellence in Rural Health Programs Kentucky Homeplace CHW Training Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Community Health Worker Training Overview The UK CERH, recognized by the state as the designated community health worker training site, offers CHW training focused on helping medically underserved residents access appropriate health services and providing health education and disease self-management, with emphasis placed on preventive care. The training covers the major health and social problems encountered by Kentuckians. The training includes a 40-hour didactic training. In addition Kentucky Homeplace community health workers also complete an 80-hour practicum (shadowing experienced CHWs) within the three month orientation period. The protocol manual builds upon over 20 years of developing, implementing, and training community health workers. It was developed in consultation with health providers, experience of CHWs and from researching current health information. All participants are required to complete all training modules included in the Community Health Training program. In This Section About Awards and Recognitions CHW Training Contacts Frequently Asked Questions Kentucky Homeplace 25 Year Anniversary Annual Reports Quarterly Reports Training Forms Community Health Worker Interest Form Community Health Worker Training Curriculum Upcoming CHW Training Dates 2023 - February 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health 750 Morton Blvd. Hazard, Kentucky 41701 2023 - June 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health 750 Morton Blvd. Hazard, Kentucky 41701 2023 - August 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health 750 Morton Blvd. Hazard, Kentucky 41701 2023 - December 4, 5, 6, 11 and 12 UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health 750 Morton Blvd. Hazard, Kentucky 41701 Note: These are five-day trainings. For more information, please contact: Michaela Williams, Rural Project Manager (606) 439-3557, ext. 83686 or (855) 859-2374MichaelaWilliams@uky.edu Mace Baker, Kentucky Homeplace Director (606) 439-3557, ext. 83684 or (855) 859-2374mace.baker@uky.edu