Curriculum

    Complete the required pathway to earn your Youth CHW credential. Optional tracks earn bonus XP!

    11 C3 Competencies
    8 NHES Standards
    AR Act 435 Aligned
    Scenario-Based
    XP Rewards

    C3 CHW Competencies

    C3-1 Communication SkillsC3-2 Interpersonal & Relationship BuildingC3-3 Service Coordination & NavigationC3-4 Capacity BuildingC3-5 Advocacy SkillsC3-6 Education & FacilitationC3-7 Individual & Community AssessmentC3-8 Outreach SkillsC3-9 Professional Skills & ConductC3-10 Evaluation & ResearchC3-11 Knowledge Base

    AR Health Education Standards (NHES)

    NHES 1 Core ConceptsNHES 2 Analyzing InfluencesNHES 3 Accessing InformationNHES 4 Interpersonal CommunicationNHES 5 Decision MakingNHES 6 Goal SettingNHES 7 Self-ManagementNHES 8 Advocacy
    REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION

    Complete all 4 core tracks below to fulfill Phases 1–3 of your Youth CHW credential. Each module earns full XP toward your certification.

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    CHW Core Competencies

    Required
    Core

    Aligned with C3 Project framework — roles, skills, and qualities of effective community health workers.

    C3-1C3-2C3-3C3-4C3-5C3-8C3-9C3-11NHES 1NHES 3NHES 4NHES 5NHES 6NHES 7NHES 8Act 435
    6 modules
    270 min
    2 scenarios
    4 checks
    800 XP available
    0%
    0/6 completed
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    Motivational Interviewing

    Required
    Core

    Master the art of client-centered conversation using OARS techniques and the Transtheoretical Model.

    C3-1C3-2C3-6NHES 1NHES 4NHES 5NHES 7Act 435
    6 modules
    265 min
    2 scenarios
    4 checks
    775 XP available
    0%
    0/6 completed
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    Health Equity Foundations

    Required
    Core

    Explore structural determinants of health through the lens of Camara Jones, Joycelyn Elders, and County Health Rankings.

    C3-5C3-7C3-10C3-11NHES 1NHES 2NHES 3NHES 5NHES 6NHES 8Act 435
    6 modules
    285 min
    2 scenarios
    4 checks
    675 XP available
    0%
    0/6 completed
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    Ethics & Confidentiality

    Required
    Core

    Professional boundaries, HIPAA basics, informed consent, and ethical decision-making for CHWs.

    C3-9NHES 3NHES 4NHES 5NHES 7Act 435
    4 modules
    150 min
    1 scenarios
    3 checks
    450 XP available
    0%
    0/4 completed

    Standards & Sources