Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA)

Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA)

MiCHWA offers an array of trainings throughout the year. Below is a list of our trainings currently scheduled for 2025! Please check out our Training Schedule on our website for registration details: https://michwa.org/upcoming-training-certifications/?fbclid=IwAR1lZEe- odWk0zRfQ6gz4ebKBB1uTHjfUgcRI61o2sDkpz0WDsvukjDdujI

Community Health Worker Training Program

The curriculum is designed to train front-line health workers to provide culturally responsive services in Michigan communities. The 166 training hours include 25 hours for independent self-study. Independent self-study ensures that the participants are given sufficient time to work on homework, quizzes, projects, and other assignments. Independent self-study hours may be completed at the participant’s home, work location, or other location.

As part of the 166 training hours, 40 internship hours are required, consisting of field experiences in local agencies where the focus is for the student to apply and integrate theory into practice. CHWs who are currently employed will complete the internship at their place of work.

Tuition varies by certification training programs and is set by the training organizations, not by MiCHWA

Foundations of Behavioral Health Micro-Credential

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Foundations in Behavioral Health is a 64-hour micro-credential that prepares CHWs to bridge gaps in behavioral health care and provide invaluable support to individuals in need. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a certificate for this micro- credential from MiCHWA.

Virtual classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-4:30pm. New courses will be available in the new year! This program is conducted virtually. It is an online synchronous model incorporating learn at your own pace modules as well as face to face Zoom meetings.