Community Health Worker Training Program
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center’s CHW Training Program, accredited by the Maryland Department of Health, offers training and certification for those interested in becoming a Community Health Worker (CHW). The 10-week training includes 100 hours of online and in-person sessions, followed by a 40-hour in person practicum.
Ongoing since 2011, the Lay Health Educator Program (LHEP) is designed to improve community member awareness and understanding of specific health concerns and resources that are impacting local neighborhoods and regions. Physicians teach community members of these health topics and issues through interactive teaching modules, with knowledge assessments performed weekly to assure teaching objectives are being fulfilled. At the end of the 6 to 12 week long program, these community members graduate and are certified as Lay Health Educators. Upon graduating, they are encouraged to implement health projects and initiatives in their respective communities and organizations.
Our Community Calls are for the Community and their respective health needs. Starting since the early days of the pandemic in an effort to provide trusted health information and resources, Community Calls has continued to tackle public health concerns and issues. Taped with a live virtual audience of community leaders and individuals, we cover what’s going on locally in Baltimore City and provide guidance on health concerns, from cancer screenings to the latest on COVID to social needs that impact health. Because when the community calls, we are here to answer.
