Community Health Worker Certification Training—Cohort 1 January 2027
Using principles and practices of popular education, you will share and learn about the roles of CHWs as well as a range of topics relevant to the work of CHWs. By the end, you will have a big-picture understanding of community and public health and the ways you can have a positive impact on individual, family, and community health and wellness.
Community Health Workers (CHW) are members of the communities they serve and work in team environments. They build trusting relationships with community members, local social service agencies, and healthcare providers. The CHW workforce models and promotes health equity for communities.
This online course consists of 20 online, 4.25-hour sessions every other Thursday and Friday morning from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm.
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Community Advocacy
- Public Health
- Outreach
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Connect with other professionals
*Upon completion of this training, participants will qualify for certification as a Community Health Worker and 90 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) through the Office of Equity and Inclusion at the State of Oregon. NEON CHW CEUs are reciprocal to MHACBO credits.
*Participants are required to attend all sessions to qualify for certification.
Cost: $1,500
Cohort 1 - 2027 Training Dates:
8:45 am to 1:00 pm PST
- Jan. 14, 15, 28, 29
- Feb. 11, 12, 25, 26
- Mar. 11, 12, 25, 26
- Apr. 8, 9, 22, 23
- May 6, 7, 20, 21
*Please Note: All registration information is necessary. A separate enrollment form link will be sent out in your registration email. This is information that is needed by the State of Oregon and is required to be completed.
*A camera and a mic are required to attend this training.
Contact Kinda Cable at kcable@neonoregon.org for:
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Invoice payments
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Check payments
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Assistance with the registration form
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Multiple registrations
Flexible Fair Refund Policy
Registrations canceled 14 or more days before the training start date are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 14 days of the start date (up to the day before class) are eligible for either a 50% refund or a full credit toward a future training of equal value. Credits must be used within six (6) months.
No refunds, credits, or substitutions are permitted once the class has started.
Participant substitutions may be requested up to one day prior to the start of class, subject to approval.
Refunds for Stripe payments are subject to applicable processing fees. If NEON cancels a training course, participants may choose a full refund or full credit, with no processing fees deducted.
By completing your registration, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.
If you would like to request a waiver to this policy, please contact us at kcable@neonoregon.org. Waivers are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
We’re committed to making your training experience smooth, supportive, and stress‑free.
