Approved CHW Training Programs in Arkansas
Tri County Rural Health Network
419 Cherry Street
Helena, AR 72342
870-338-8900
Program Highlights:
-First Certification Commission approved CHW training program in the state
-6-week virtual training program with synchronous learning activities
-Students may enroll in the training from anywhere in Arkansas
-80 hours of didactic training and 40 hours of supervised fieldwork training
UAMS Community Health & Research
2708 S. 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72762
479.713.8678
Program Highlights:
-Two-week virtual hybrid training program with synchronous and asynchronous learning activities.
-Real-time training support is available in English, Spanish, and Marshallese
-Provides 80 hours of didactic training and 40 hours of guided fieldwork training as part of the traditional training track.
-Offers an apprenticeship program for new CHWs that includes the traditional 80 hours of core competency training and 40 hours of guided fieldwork, and 80 hours of supplemental learning and mentorship from experienced CHWs throughout the year-long program.
-Includes an online CHW supervisor training module for supervisors whose CHWs are participating in UAMS-sponsored CHW programs.
Arkansas Rural Health Partnership
111 North Court Street
Lake Village, AR 71653
https://www.arruralhealth.org/
870-632-7299
Program Highlights:
-Six-to-Ten-week hybrid training of in-person and virtual trainings to accommodate busy schedules
-Consists of 80 didactic training hours (typically, 64 hours provided virtually and 16 hours in-person) with 40 hours of guided fieldwork
-Synchronous and asynchronous learning activities
-Learner support in English and Spanish
-Additional Offerings: Basic Life Support, Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and Medicare training