Which program provides training and certification of community health workers to expand access to healthcare services?

Which program provides training and certification of community health workers to expand access to healthcare services?

• A. Community Health Workers Training
• B. Nursing Expansion Grant Program - DOL
• C. CalFresh Employment & Training
• D. Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives

Answer: (A)

Training and certifying community health workers builds a workforce that can connect underserved populations with care, explain health information in plain terms, and help people navigate services and the healthcare system. This program is specifically designed to provide that training and credentialing, which directly expands access to healthcare by increasing the number of qualified CHWs who can work in clinics, community organizations, and outreach efforts. The other programs focus on different aims: expanding nursing staff, providing employment training for CalFresh participants, or improving K-16 education partnerships, none of which center on CHW training and certification.

Training and certifying community health workers builds a workforce that can connect underserved populations with care, explain health information in plain terms, and help people navigate services and the healthcare system. This program is specifically designed to provide that training and credentialing, which directly expands access to healthcare by increasing the number of qualified CHWs who can work in clinics, community organizations, and outreach efforts. The other programs focus on different aims: expanding nursing staff, providing employment training for CalFresh participants, or improving K-16 education partnerships, none of which center on CHW training and certification.