ASU is helping build healthier communities across Arizona through its new Community Health Worker Training Program, offered by the ASU College of Health Solutions.
Community Health Worker Training Program – ASU CareerCatalyst
With support from a $3 million grant from the HRSA – ASU’s goal is to train and support Community Health Workers who serve people in underserved and rural areas across our state.
The program will give students both online learning and real-world experience through on-the-job training, apprenticeships, or internships with community partners.
New learners—those who are not yet CHWs—can receive a $7,500 stipend during the training. Those who go on to complete a 2,000-hour apprenticeship can earn an additional $7,500 as they gain firsthand experience helping others.
This program is launching at an exciting time for Arizona’s CHW workforce. As of April 1, 2023, Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS) began paying for CHW services, meaning Community Health Workers can now be paid for the important work they do helping patients connect to care, manage chronic diseases, and stay healthy.
Community Health Worker Medicaid Reimbursement Begins April 1 – AZ Public Health Association
Now, ASU and the Arizona Partnership for Immunizations – who is collaborating with ASU on the project – wants to hear directly from CHWs about how best to support conversations around vaccines and immunizations.
Many CHWs already talk with clients about vaccines, but misinformation can make those talks difficult. ASU & TAPI want to listen and learn—what’s working, what help is needed, and what tools would make these conversations easier.
To do this, they’re hosting two listening sessions—one in English and one in Spanish—where CHWs can share their experiences and ideas. The goal is to create a simple, easy-to-use toolkit that helps CHWs give accurate, caring information when questions about vaccines come up.
Your voice matters! Register for one of the listening sessions here:
Meeting Registration – 10/30 14:00 – 15:00 – Zoom
