Community Health Worker Core Competency Training

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MSDH's Office of Community Health Workers (OCHW) offers a free 160-hour Core Competency Course comprising 80 hours of classroom work and 80 hours of an approved practicum.

The CHW Core Competency course from MSDH or another approved training provider is required to join the Community Health Worker registry.

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Approved Training Providers

CHW Core Competency training is also offered by these providers:

Last reviewed on Apr 9, 2024 request edits
Mississippi State Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Dr Jackson, MS 39216 866‑HLTHY4U Contact and information

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