Training and Certifications

The Community Health Worker Tier 1 Foundational Training prepares learners for certification as community health workers (CHWs) in the state of Kentucky. 

Our Trauma-Informed FlourishCare curriculum explores and applies all core competencies.

• Communication
• Use of public health concepts and approaches
• Organizational and community outreach
• Advocacy and community capacity building
• Care coordination and system navigation
• Health coaching
• Documentation, reporting and outcome management
• Legal, ethical and professional conduct

Community health work is a growing field of work, and our trauma-informed lens of training prepares learners to integrate community health work into any team for holistic care of all served. 

Requirements

Eligibility

• Must have experience with trauma or substance use disorder
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must live or work in Kentucky

Technology Requirements

Because all sessions are held virtually, participants are expected to have the following:

• Computer or laptop with a webcam and microphone
• Reliable internet access

Cost

Community Health Worker Tier One

$1,000 training fee

Contact Us

Natalie Gober
Program Manager
natalie.vickous@louisville.edu

This curriculum is approved by the Kentucky Department for Public Health Office of Community Health Workers to provide Foundational (Tier 1) training for community health workers.

The Geriatric Specialization Certificate in Care of Older Adults provides certified community health workers training in the skills necessary for supporting older adults across health care and community settings.

Participants gain expertise in age-friendly care and the 4Ms framework through interactive learning, reflection and applied discussion.

Training Format

Part I—Online Learning

• 11 hours of self-paced online modules
• Reflection activities and skills practice
• Must be completed by the day before the live workshop

Part II—Live Workshop

• Interactive hybrid workshop
• Attend in person or virtually

Requirements

• Completion of online pre-work
• Attendance at the full live workshop session

Cost

$250

Contact us

Sophia Banks
Program Coordinator
sophia.banks@louisville.edu

This geriatric specialization training curriculum is approved by the Kentucky Department for Public Health Office of Community Health Workers to provide training for community health workers.