Community Health Worker Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The Ideal Opportunity for Those with a Heart for Helping Others

These online courses are designed to provide a continuing education and professional development opportunity for Community Health Workers (CHWs) who have completed entry-level CHW training. Our CEU courses are approved by Oregon Health Authority for Traditional Health Workers.

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Traditional Health Worker Role & Scope and Communication
Self Paced | Online | 10 CEUs

$200

In this course, the participants will explore the history of the community health worker along with develop a deeper understanding of the various roles of a traditional health worker and the different types of duties and responsibilities each traditional health worker role performs. Participants shall also explore how to work with people from different communities and effective communication strategies, particularly how to communicate when sharing and collecting resources.

Federally Qualified Health Centers and Healthcare Financing
Self Paced | Online | 10 CEUs

$200

In this course, the participants will explore the history of Federally Qualified Health Centers. They will also be introduced to the many ways in which health care is financed, specifically learn more about the differences and similarities between Medicaid and Medicare. Participants will also explore what is intergenerational poverty and the benefits of social service resource locators in supporting patients address some of the contributing factors of intergenerational poverty. 

Barriers and Determinants of Health
Self Paced | Online | 10 CEUs

$200

In this course, the participants will explore the many barriers and determinants of health that make it challenging for community members to access the health care they need. They will also learn how to screen for these barriers and determinants, as well as how technology can be used as a tool in the work they do in addressing some potential barriers.

Referrals and Outreach
Self Paced | Online | 10 CEUs

$200

In this course, the participants will explore how to manage referrals and collaborating with their patient to support them with any concerns they identify. As well as learn how part of supporting patients includes providing some legal advocacy and performing community outreach.

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Upcoming Course Start Dates

10/7/2025

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12/9/2025

2/3/2026

4/7/2026

5/5/2026

6/9/2026

8/18/2026

10/6/2026

11/3/2026

1/19/2027

3/16/2027

Note: Enrollment payment must be received at least four (4) weeks prior to the course start date. For questions, please contact CJ Willett at willettc@ochin.org

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone committed to helping patients and their families gain timely, individualized access to the quality health care and specialized community support services they deserve. It’s designed for students of any background, even those newer to health care.  

Designed to advance your objectives

Our affordable OCHIN+ curriculums are accessible to anyone with desire and aptitude; and our portfolio of training courses continues expanding to reflect the skills and roles in greatest demand. Students of any background can learn from OCHIN’s 20+ years of practice-based insight, our community care and health equity focus, and our robust technology training capabilities. We look beyond traditional educational models to identify and equip tomorrow’s industry professionals today.    

OCHIN+ is the training and workforce development arm of OCHIN. Our courses will continue evolving over time to encompass recruitment, learning, mentoring, training, and job placement. Check back often for the latest updates. 

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