The Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA) is an authorized training Community Health Worker provider for the state of Virginia. Registration is open to individuals interested in a career in a public health field.

Once you complete this process, you will receive an invitation to attend our orientation session (exceptions apply). This process provides opportunities to learn more about the program's benefits and expectations.

Our curriculum covers seven (7) domains or core competencies approved by the Virginia Department of Health and their authorized entity, the Virginia Certification Board. During our classes, we will cover the following topics:

Community Health Concepts
Service Coordination and System Navigation
Health Promotion and Prevention
Advocacy, Outreach, and Engagement
Communication
Cultural Humility and Responsiveness
Ethical Responsibilities and Professionalism

The first step to becoming a Certified Community Health Worker is to complete an intake. Once your intake is approved, we will provide you with a registration code to officialize your acceptance into our program. Please keep in mind that we offer scholarships and payment plans for those who qualify.

At the end of the training program, you will:

Graduation Certificate
Assistance with technical support: how to navigate the certification process, volunteer or employment opportunities, etc.
FREE Membership to VACHWA
Other (discounts, networking opportunities, and plenty more tangible and intangible resources)

Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) Training