This cancer family history (CFH) training program is free. CHWs who complete the training will also receive
6 free Texas certified continuing education units (CEUs)!

​If you are interested in our free CFH training and 6 CEUs, please click on the following link to register: ____.

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Who are community health workers (CHWs) and what do they do?

Community health workers (CHWs) are valued and trusted members of the community, who…

• have sufficient knowledge of their clients’ personal background, languages, socioeconomic status, and life experiences,

• provide health related education, social support, and recommendations,

• connect individuals with health care and social services, and

• serve as the bridge between the communities and health care providers.

What can this training program offer community health workers (CHWs)?

Through this CFH training program, CHWs can…

• help reduce cancer rates among their clients and underserved populations,

• increase awareness in cancer genetic testing,

• use CFH to engage in personalized cancer prevention activities, and

• enhance healthy lifestyles in the community.

In addition, Texas certified CHWs will receive 6 state-certified CEUs after the completion of the CFH training!

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​What does it mean to be a certified CHW in the state of Texas?

In order to receive compensation as a CHW in Texas, you must be certified by the Department of State Health Services’ CHW/Promotora Training and Certification Program. You can be certified as a CHW in one of two ways:

• Completing an approved, certified 160-hour competency-based Community Health Worker training program, or

• Documenting at least 1000 cumulative hours of community health work services within the most recent six (6) years.

Please visit http://www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/chw.shtm for more information.