Best Practices for Community Health Worker (CHW) Practice-Based Learning Placements

Posted on: June 11, 2026 | Last Updated: June 11, 2026

Practice-based learning placements connect CHW classroom training with supervised, real-world experience. When thoughtfully designed, they strengthen learner skills, support workforce development, and improve team-based care.

This resource organizes the draft guidance into a simple approach health centers can use to plan, host, and improve placements.