CHW State Certification
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What is CHW State Certification?
CHW state certification was established by a bill (R380-350. Community Health Worker Certification). This bill provides the state certification and outlines certification requirements. As you consider becoming a state certified CHW, please review the requirements. State certification is completely voluntary; it is not required to work as a CHW in Utah. Some employers, however, may require state certification to work as a CHW in their organization.
How to become a State Certified Community Health Worker?
To become a State Certified CHW, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Complete the Utah Core Skills Training program
- Verify 300 hours of work experience serving communities
- Submit an application with required documentation
- Agree to abide by national and state standards of practice and ethics for community health workers
- Pay the $50.00 application fee
Step-by-Step Guide
You will need to provide a copy of your Utah Core Skills Training certificate of completion as part of your CHW State Certification portfolio. Additionally, during the CHW State Certification application process, you'll be asked to submit your Core Skills Certificate Number.
II. Develop a CHW State Certification Portfolio
You will be asked to submit a portfolio along with your application to verify 300 hours of community service work experience. This portfolio will include a total of five different documents.
III. Submit an CHW State Certification application
Click here to start the application process. For any questions or issues regarding the application platform (e.g. document uploads), please email chwcert@utah.gov for assistance.
IV. Pay the $50.00 application fee
Please wait 2 working days before creating your Utah ID account and completing your payment. Click on the following links to create your Utah ID account and pay for your application.
Required documentation to verify community involvement
To verify the 300 hours of community involvement, you must submit a portfolio with your application. The following documents make up the portfolio and are required for CHW State Certification. Please submit these documents in PDF format. When saving your PDF files, enter your full name in the 'File Name' field provided and click 'Save' to include your full name in the file name.
- Cover letter
- Certificate of Completion of the Utah Core Skills Training Program
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Two (2) additional items of the following approved documents
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- A summary sheet of research projects
- A list and description of publications, presentations, reports, or projects authored by the applicant
- A statement of professional experience by the applicant
- A list of achievements and awards received by the applicant
- A recent performance evaluation
Documents Examples & Templates
If you encounter any difficulties while using any of the examples or templates, please reach out to us at info@uchwa.org for prompt support and assistance, thank you.
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ResumeList Item 1
Please download this template and provide detailed information about your professional experiences and employment history. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name'
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Cover LetterList Item 2
Please write a brief one to three paragraph letter answering the sections below; this document should include the applicant’s full name and current contact information. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name'
- Introduction: Please introduce yourself and explain your reasons for pursuing CHW State Certification. Describe the documents included as part of your CHW State Certification Portfolio.
- What skills and qualities make you a strong CHW candidate? Please emphasize any previous work, volunteer experiences, personal experiences, or education related to community health, healthcare, or social services. Explain how these experiences have contributed to the development of Core CHW Competencies
- Why do you want to become state-certified? Describe how getting CHW State Certification will aid you in reaching your future personal and professional goals.
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Three Letters of RecommendationList Item 3
Please submit three letters of recommendation, each should be no longer than one page, and include the reference's contact information, signature, and date. These letters can be from your current or past experiences as a student, volunteer, or employee. They may come from supervisors, teachers, mentors, colleagues, professional contacts, religious leaders, and others. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name'
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Summary Sheet of Research ProjectsList Item 4
Please download this template and provide details of up to two research projects in which you participated or conducted within the last five years. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name'
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List and Description of Publications, Presentations, Reports, or Projects
Please download this template and provide details of up to two publications, presentations, reports, or projects in which you participated or conducted within the last five years. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name'
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Statement of professional experience
Please write a brief essay describing your journey into the community health worker field. Showcase how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this role. Your essay should encompass one to three well-structured paragraphs, each underlining your experiences, skills, and achievements. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name'
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List of Achievements and Awards
Please download this template and provide details of up to two achievements and awards earned as a student, volunteer, or employee within the last five years. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name
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Recent Performance Evaluation
Please submit a recent professional performance evaluation, conducted by a current or former supervisor who has assessed your professional performance as an employee, contractor, and/or volunteer within the last three years. Kindly submit this document in PDF format and include your full name as part of the 'File Name'
