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Certification & Re-certification
Initial Certification
Pennsylvania Certification Board Requirements for Community Health Worker Certification:
(For more in depth information on the requirements please review the downloadable application below.)
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Education/Training: 75 total hours of education from a PCB accredited CHW training provider gained within the last five years.
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Work Experience: One year of full-time volunteer or paid employment -- or -- 2000 hours of part-time of volunteer or paid employment as a Community Health Worker or job title with similar responsibilities.
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Current Volunteer/Job Description: Copy of current Community Health Worker volunteer/job description, obtained from current organization, and which must be signed by both the applicant and their immediate supervisor.
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One-The-Job Supervision: 60 hours of on-the-job supervision of qualifying work experience specific to the domains.
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Each of these requirements are explained in more detail on the certification application. You can also create an account with the PCB and apply for certification online
Re-certification
Certified Community Health Workers (CCHW) are required to complete 30 hours of continuing education relevant to community health, including 3 hours in ethics every two years. The recertification schedule is every two years from your initial certification date or most recent recertification date.
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The fee for recertification is $75.
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Recertification is completed online at the PCB website.