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who is a trusted member of or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a link between services and the community.
CHWs promote access to services, provide health education, support care delivery, and promote advocacy. Research consistently demonstrates that CHWs increase care outcomes and quality of care in rural populations. The training and retention of CHWs is essential for improving healthcare for rural Montanans.
The University of Montana Center for Children, Families and Workforce Development provides free online training for new and existing CHWs to improve their skills.
They also offer 24/7, drop-in learning via eLearning/Tele-Coaching for all community health workers.
The Montana Office of Rural Health (MORH) at Montana State University offers a seven-week course to train CHWs for a clinical setting.
Th course consists of four 15-hour learning modules followed by a 25-hour, on-the-job supervised experience.
The CHW training provides a certificate upon completion.
High school diploma or GED preferred
All trainees must be sponsored by an employer, as 25 hours of supervised experience are required to complete the training.
If needed, completion of a Computer Literacy Assessment & Training.
Employers may have additional requirements (talk to your employer).
$1,500 per participant.
Training fees are due at enrollment.
Scholarships to cover the training cost may be available upon successful completion of the training.
RiverStone Health
Eastern Montana Area Health Education Center
123 South 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406.247.3285
Email: ahec@riverstonehealth.org
