The McKesson Institute of Community & Health is an approved provider of certification and continuing education for community health workers.
The McKesson Institute of Community & Health provides a 10-week, 160-hour certification course for Community Health Workers (CHWs) through a blended learning approach, combining live virtual sessions with self-paced online modules. This course, based on core competencies like communication, advocacy and teaching skills, aims to enhance patient care, support community connections, and create career advancement opportunities for CHWs.
The McKesson Institute for Community & Health, an approved provider of certification and continuing education, was created to improve and expand healthcare access. In 2022, we introduced the Community Health Worker (CHW) discipline and now offer certified training and ongoing education for CHWs, supporting their crucial role in our communities.
CHWs are trusted members of the communities they serve, often acting as liaisons between healthcare providers and the community. They help to increase health knowledge through activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.
The CHW certification course focuses on health access and clinical integration. It uses a blended learning approach, combining live virtual group sessions with self-paced, on-demand individual lessons. This online training format offers participants greater flexibility. The self-paced modules ensure consistency and repetition of content, allowing learners to review the material as many times as needed and progress at their own speed.
The CHW certification course is based on the following core competencies*:
*Core competency requirements vary by state – listed are required by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
