The CCHW designation is an entry-level credential for front-line health workers who, by virtue of their trusted status in the community, serve as a liaison, link and intermediary between health services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
Examples of job titles that are considered to be Community Health Worker positions include but are not limited to Promotores(as) de Salud; Community Health Educator; Health Communicator; Outreach Worker; or Health Advocate.
Applicants in need of financial assistance may contact the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition for assistance. For English-speaking applicants, please call 850-888-2495 or Interesados que hablen español, pueden llamar al 305-243-8433.
The CCHW requires a minimum of a high school diploma, general equivalency degree or higher.
Documents
Please carefully review all of the credential documents before applying for certification.
Policy
Mandatory Forms
- CCHW Work Experience Verification Form
- CCHW Professional Recommendation for Certification Form
- CCHW Training Verification Form
- CCHW On-the-Job Supervision Form
Test Preparation
How to Apply
- If you don’t already have one, create an online account.
- Create an electronic application for certification (from your online account).
- Complete all required fields of information.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the certification fee.
- Provide mandatory forms to eligible people to complete and submit to FCB on your behalf.
Key Information
- You can expect to be contacted by your FCB Certification Specialist within 30 days of submitting your online application and fee payment.
- The credential is awarded after all requirements have been submitted and approved.