Our CHW Training Program is transforming the community health workforce in Florida!
While our CHW Training Program is currently at capacity, we continue to offer top-notch training opportunities to CHWs, aspiring CHWs, public health leaders and others interested in improving outcomes in public health.
With support from HRSA’s CHW Training Program grant, we’ve supported more than 100 CHWs through CHW training, field placement and/or Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), and Florida state CHW certification!
CHWs trained through the program acquire knowledge, skills and expertise to address public health needs of underserved communities, increasing access to care and improving public health emergency response.
The following organizations serve as field placement sites for this program:
Training Opportunities
Ready to build a career that transforms lives and communities … including your own? MHP Salud has multiple training opportunities available throughout the year, from virtual webinars to instructor-led training and even self-paced online learning!
Reach out to us at info@mhpsalud.org to learn more!
We can’t wait to support you on your journey!
Employers, Field Placement, and Apprenticeship Sites
Interested in becoming a field placement site and hosting trained CHWs to gain practice-based learning at your organization?
Requirements to be a field placement site:
- Provide CHW trainees 500 hours of practice-based learning experience in community settings
- Oversee CHWs while giving them the opportunity to practice their skills learned in training and become experienced CHWs
- Participate in regular check-ins with MHP Salud to discuss placements and provide required evaluation metrics
Become a Host for an Apprenticeship
We will be seeking organizations to employ individuals enrolled in a Registered Apprenticeship Program. Contact us now if you are interested in applying to become an apprenticeship site.
For nearly four decades, MHP Salud has supported underserved communities through CHW-led programs.
We have found that the purposeful integration of CHWs at both the grassroots and health systems levels leads to more complete care and better health outcomes. With a growing focus on community-based solutions, improved quality of care, and an emphasis on preventive care and population health, we are confident that CHWs will continue to be a key part of the new direction of healthcare.
MHP Salud has supported over 1,000 organizations in 44 states, including Puerto Rico and the Federated States of Micronesia, with new and existing CHW programs.
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2,960,160.00 with 0% percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
