Community Health Workers Training Program

Application Process and Instructions

Organizations interested in offering approved community health worker training programs must complete and submit an application to the Community Health Worker Advisory Board (CHWAB), indicating all program requirements have been met.

Follow these steps to complete the application process:

Download and complete the application. Please complete sections 1-5 in the application, including any necessary attachments indicated in sections 6-9.

An electronic copy of the completed application (fillable pdf) and all supporting documents must be submitted through the CHWAB online portal. 

If an application is incomplete, CHWAB will send written notice requesting that additional materials and specifying the date on which the additional materials must be submitted.

 

The $300 non-refundable application fee must be submitted within five days of the submitting the application in the form of a personal check, money order or cashier's check. Please make checks payable to State of CT Treasurer and mail to:

Office of Health Strategy
Community Health Worker Advisory Board 
450 Capitol Avenue MS#51OHS
Hartford, CT 06134

 

The completed application must be submitted at least 90 days in advance of the first expected class day. The CHWAB may take up to 120 days to review an application.

If CHWAB determines that all training program requirements are sufficiently met, CHWAB will send written notice of approval. If the CHWAB determines that training program requirements are not met or are no longer being met, CHWAB may deny, suspend or revoke training program approval.
 
The CHWAB may conduct site visits of training programs, either before approving a training program or at any time during the three-year approval period.
CHWAB will keep a copy of your application and all submitted course materials on file.

Please refer to the FAQs for the the detailed review process.

 

Community Health Worker Training Related Resources

Community Health Worker Training Vendor Application 

Access and download the application to apply for the Community Health Worker (CHW) training program.

Community Health Worker Vendor Portal 

Access the Community Health Worker Training Vendor Portal.

CHW Training Vendor Application Process 

Here's to expect during the application process.

Community Health Worker Approved Training Programs 

View a list of approved community health worker training vendors

Community Health Worker Training Frequently Asked Questions 

View a list of frequently asked questions regarding training vendor applications. For additional questions please send an email to OHS@ct.gov

Community Health Worker Advisory Body 

Visit the Community Health Worker's Advisory Body page.