Community Health Worker Short-Term Training is designed to prepare you to be a front-line health worker and to provide culturally responsive services in Michigan communities. A Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a liaison to individuals and families, helping them connect to community services and build confidence in their ability to address health-related issues.
Online (Virtual Instructor Led)
All trainings are 8am - 5pm.
Hybrid (Combination of Virtual Instructor-Led Training and Self-Paced Learning)
All trainings are 8am - 5pm.
November 12 - December 18, 2024
November 12, 13, December 3, 4, 17, 18
December 3, 2024 - January 9, 2025
December 3, 4, 5, January 7, 8, 9
$1,525
Textbooks and training materials are included, and funding is available for qualified individuals through MI Works! to offset some or all training costs. Contact your area agency to find out if you qualify. Federal Financial Aid is not available for this training.
Did you graduate high school in 2023 or after and are interested in a fast track to a great career? You may be eligible to receive up to $4,000 for select trainings at Mid with the Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship!
Eligible trainings include Phlebotomy, CNA, Dental Assistant, and Community Health Worker.
The training was developed in partnership with Everyday Life Consulting LLC to provide the nationally recognized core competency based Community Health Worker training. Instructors use hands-on practice, group activities, demonstrations, role-playing, case studies, and simulations to facilitate content using the popular education model.
The training is comprised of 100 instruction hours and 50 hours applying your knowledge and skills on the job in an externship, and 10 hours of coaching from the instructor.
Students successfully completing the Community Health Worker short-term training will be awarded 1 credit toward HED 289 Public Health Internship in the Associate in Applied Science: Public Health Degree.