
Community Health Worker Training Program
Community Health Workers* (CHWs) provide an important link to improve the health and well-being of their own neighborhoods. As members of the communities they serve, CHWs are front line public health workers and assist in improving quality of care and breaking down cultural barriers to treatment.
CHW responsibilities may include:
- Serving as a go-between for community members and health/social service agencies
- Helping people access food, shelter and medical care
- Helping community members understand their health conditions and develop ways to improve health and well-being
- Providing basic health services such as monitoring blood pressure or providing first aid
- Making home visits to check on people who are chronically ill, pregnant or elderly (or who have other specific health conditions)
- Helping people sign up for health insurance
- Arranging transportation for medical appointments
The Ohio State University College of Nursing can train you to take your place as a vital member of the health and wellness family. Classes prepare you for certification by the Ohio Board of Nursing as a Community Health Worker.
Community Health Workers bridge the gap between people in need of care and care providers – and, as members of the community they serve, they help build trust and open lines of communication.
For more information, please contact Katie Larabee, larabee.9@osu.edu.
Program Schedule
September 2020 – August 2021
Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (5 – 8 p.m.)
- Summer 2020 Session
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Start Date: June 8, 2020
End Date: August 26, 2020classes will not be held on 7/4/20
Graduation Ceremony: September 3, 2020
- Fall 2020 Session
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Start Date: September 9, 2020
End Date: December 7, 2020classes will not be held on 10/12/20, 11/11/20, 11/25/20, 11/26/20
Graduation Ceremony: December 14, 2020
- Spring 2021 Session
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Start Date: January 11, 2021
End Date: April 1, 2021classes will not be held on 1/18/21
Graduation Ceremony: April 8, 2021
- Summer 2021 Session
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Start Date: May 3, 2021
End Date: July 26, 2021classes will not be held on 5/31/21, 7/5/21
Graduation Ceremony: August 5, 2021
Admission criteria
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a desire to serve others.
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to apply for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information at go.osu.edu/onground.
Tuition Information
Tuition Cost**: $3,250 (includes all required program materials, medical supplies, CPR training, and background check costs)
**Full Tuition Coverage available for those who live in Franklin County, and meet either of the following:
- Below 200% poverty
- Receive Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services Benefits
*A Community Health Worker may go by other titles, including: Community Health Representative, Community Health Advisor, Health Coach, Family Advocate, Health Educator, Liaison, Outreach Worker, Patient Navigator, Public Health Aide, Patient Care Coordinator, Promotores de Salud