Build Skills You Can Use in the Real World
ABOUT
Health Education Council’s 80-hour Community Health Worker (CHW) Training program can help you turn your passion for helping others and strengthening your community into practical skills for a meaningful career in health and human services. Community Health Workers are trusted connectors. You can help individuals and families navigate health care and social service systems, overcome barriers, access resources, build confidence, and make informed decisions that support healthier lives and stronger communities.
HEC’s training is grounded in the nationally recognized National C3 Council Community Health Worker Roles and Competencies, providing you with a strong foundation for working with individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
You’ll learn strengths-based, person-centered approaches that help people identify their goals, navigate complex systems, connect with resources, overcome barriers, and take an active role in their health and well-being. Whether you already work in health or human services or are looking for a new career that allows you to serve your community, CHW training can help you build skills that matter.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
During the 80-hour training, you’ll develop practical skills in
• Community outreach and engagement
• Communication and relationship building
• Health education and facilitation
• Care coordination and resource navigation
• Advocacy for individuals and communities
• Self-management coaching and social support
• Cultural responsiveness
• Trauma-informed approaches
• Conflict de-escalation
• Confidentiality practices
• Professional documentation
• Public health and social determinants of health
For more information about the program, please contact facilitator Vanessa Vazquez at vvazquez@healthedcouncil.org
TRAINING LANGUAGES
The training is offered in English.
TRAINING MODALITY
HEC's program is being offered in person at the Health Education Council Wellness Hub located at 7617 Alma Vista Way, Suite C, Sacramento, CA 95831
TRAINING DATES - In-person attendance is required
January 4th-8th & 11th-15th
Sessions take place from 8:00am-4:00pm with a lunch break. All participants are required to be in the Wellness Hub and prepared for the session by 8:00am each morning.
Note - The January 6th session will take place at Molina Healthcare located at 6071 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95823
COST OF THE PROGRAM
$1,200 (Payment plans are available)
Training Cost, Employer Support & Scheduling
The base cost for the program is $1,200, but we encourage people currently employed to first check with their employer to determine if there is financial support available for staff training:
- Many organizations can cover training costs or reimburse them when the training is relevant to your role.
- In many cases, employees are permitted to complete training during work hours, so long as it is aligned with job responsibilities.
- Before you register, please confirm with your employer whether any funding or time-off support is available.
A limited number of 50% tuition scholarships are also available for participants who need financial assistance. If you indicate interest, our team will follow up by sending you a brief scholarship application, which includes proof of household income to be considered.
TRAINING ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for this course, an individual must:
- be an adult (18-year-old or older) person.
- want to support others through the same experience.
- be committed to strengthening their public skills and knowledge.
- have a high school diploma or equivalent.
TRAINING REGISTRATION
Individuals interested in registering in the training program should complete the registration form below.
