KOCHW
Get Certified!
The Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers (KOCHW) serves as the official governing authority for Community Health Worker certification in Kentucky. KOCHW issues certification to individuals who meet established requirements, including successful demonstration of the eight core competencies through qualified training programs or documented work experience.
Certifications
Renewal October 1-31
Legislative Required Courses only have to be completed once and not repeated each year.
KOCHW Certification & KYACHW Membership
- State certification for Community Health Workers
- Certification # will begin with KCC
- Required for official recognition as Kentucky Certified CHW
- Used for continuing education and recertification
- Fees are paid when applying or recertifying
- Official state process through Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers.
KOCHW certifies you and KYACHW offers networking to support your CHW journey. Both organizations work closely together, but they are not the same. many CHW’s choose to be part of both. KYACHW membership is open to everyone- certification is not required. We welcome certified CHW’s, students, future chw’s and supporters alike.