![]() I’ve been blessed with knowledge and understanding of various topics that prior to this training I was totally unaware and ignorant to. The training I’ve embarked on has been nothing less than amazing. Being a community health worker means having the compassion, empathy, and capacity to relate and connect with individuals on a level which makes relationships organic. My role as a community health worker will be to bridge the gap between the population in which we serve, the health care system, and community resources. “My name is Sean Reid and I formally became a CHW because I truly believe that environmental and social factors can have a profound effect on an individual’s overall health. Several of the CHWs spoke of how this training provided them with the skills needed to be a success CHW. The completion of this course brought each graduate one step closer to achieving the new Community Health Worker certification in Virginia. During this participatory and interactive class, students had the opportunity to explore these topics through guided discussions, group activities, and opportunities to reflect on the health issues concerning their communities. On August 29, 2018, Community Health Workers from across Virginia completed a rigorous CHW training course that covered the foundations of health equity, public health knowledge, communication skills, care coordination, teaching & capacity building, health education and promotion, outreach strategies, advocacy, wellness, legal and ethical issues, and data collection and documentation. IPHI is excited to congratulate 19 graduates of the Community Health Workers Core Skills Training facilitated from July – August in Richmond this summer. IPHI Celebrates 19 Graduates of the CHW Core Skills Training ![]()
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