This page allows Community Health Workers to pay for certification.

For complete information on certification, please visit the Kentucky Community Health Worker Program page at the link below:

https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dpqi/cdpb/Pages/chwp.aspx

Community Health Worker Certification

Applicant Eligibility

• Currently live in Kentucky and/or employed as a CHW in Kentucky
• Legal U.S. resident at least 18 years old
• Demonstrate approved CHW core competencies.
• Submit completed application and certification fee to KYACHW.

Application Tracks

1. Training-based: For CHWs who have completed a CHW training program of at least 40 hours in-class instruction and 40 hours of field work.
2. Experience-based:  For applicants with at least 2,500 hours as a CHW over the past three years.

Application Materials

1. Intent to Apply
2. General Application
3. Color Photo
4. Professional Reference
5. $50 fee paid directly to KYACHW

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