Training Program Approval

The AzCHOW Training Program Approval Process focuses on the Core Competencies of a CHW and determines whether a training program provides the information and skills necessary to ensure an effective and standardized workforce.

AzCHOW is accepting applications for training program approval. Organizations that are approved by AzCHOW as CHW Training Programs will be accepted by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) as approved training programs for CHW Voluntary Certification.  Please read through the Training Program Approval Application and Guidelines for more information, and email us at info@azchow.org when you are ready to begin the Training Program Approval process. 

On this page you will find resources to help your organization prepare for CHW Training Program Approval, including:

• Training Program Review Guidelines
• A Step by Step Guide to Training Program Approval
• Materials and webinar recordings to help your organization prepare the application

Organizations are highly encouraged to take advantage of free technical assistance provided by the Arizona Prevention Research Center in partnership with AzCHOW and ADHS. We can help you understand the application requirements to ensure a smooth review process and evaluate your materials to provide suggestions and technical support to strengthen your application. Please email Kathryn Tucker Ortiz y Pino at kmtucker@arizona.edu to learn more about the technical assistance we can provide.