Community Health Worker

Program Details

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Time Commitment: 4 months
Schedule: Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course Sections: CHLT
Tuition: $2395 (includes textbooks)
Course Type: Online

 

Coming Soon! This program prepares students to work as Texas State Certified Community Health Workers (CHWs) for local/state public health agencies, non-profit and commercial individual and family services, and outpatient/inpatient health care organizations. Emphasis is on health education, health promotion, community health research, advocacy, nutrition and developing relationships with vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. Coursework in this program is intended to develop and enhance the skills of community health workers and provide state certification as a CHW. This course offers a comprehensive learning experience totaling 160 hours.

Certification/Licensure: Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion and may be qualified to sit for the Community Health Worker Certification exam offered through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Semester Schedule
Semester Start Date Orientation Registration Period
Fall 2025
 TBD TBD TBD
  • Be a Texas Resident
  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Drivers License/State ID and Social Security card


Please Remember

  • At registration, you must make an initial payment on the payment plan, pay in full, or provide proof of funding.
  • Non-payment will result in being dropped from the program.
Registration Steps
1. Complete the WCE Short Form

Complete the Workforce & Continuing Education short form.

WCE Short Form
2. Complete a FAFSA Application
If you would like to apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant, which covers 50% of the program's tuition, please complete a free FAFSA application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
3. Submit Required Documents

Email the following documents to wce@templecollege.edu.

  1. Valid Driver's License / State ID
  2. SSN Card
  3. High School Diploma or Equivalent / College Transcripts
3. Register for the Program
4. Pay for the Program

Payment is required within 24 hours of registration to secure your spot in the program. Students who do not meet the payment deadline will be removed from the program. Students may reregister when they are ready to make a payment.

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Additional Information

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively through various modes, demonstrating cultural competence.
  • Build and maintain trusting relationships with individuals and communities.
  • Assist clients in navigating healthcare systems and connecting with resources.
  • Empower individuals and communities to increase their health knowledge and skills.
  • Advocate for the health and wellbeing of clients through policy influence.
  • Provide health education and facilitate group/community workshops.
  • Conduct assessments to identify health needs and resources.
  • Engage communities through outreach activities and inform them about health services and programs.

For detailed information, please refer to the Texas CHW Competencies document.

Community Health Workers, on average, earn $43,620 annually in Texas with the top 10% of workers earning $58,850 or more (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023).
Payment Options
Payment Plan

$2395 + $30 one-time payment plan fee


Payment Plan Schedule

  • Due at Registration: $628.75 (includes $30 fee)
  • 1st Month after Registration: $598.75
  • 2nd Month after Registration: $598.75
  • 3rd Month after Registration: $598.75


Cash payments cannot be used to set up payment plans; payment plans are set up online through the payment portal. Checking and routing information is preferred. Credit and debit card payments are accepted but additional fees apply.

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Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG)

Eligible students may receive financial aid for 50% of the tuition provided funding is available.

Requirements
DYD Scholarship Students may be eligible for the Direct Your Destiny (DYD) Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Scholarship. For more information: https://www.templecollege.edu/workforce/ael/career-pathways
Workforce Solutions Students may qualify for the Education and Training Grant through Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. For more information: https://workforcesolutionsctx.com/training-and-education/
VA Education Benefits Please get in touch with Magen McCauley at 254.298.8310 or email her at magen.mccauley@templecollege.edu for questions about using your GI Bill (Chapter 33) or DEA (Chapter 35) benefits to pay for this program’s tuition.
Hazlewood If you have questions about using your Hazlewood benefits to pay for this program’s tuition, please contact Kelly Czapnik at 254.298.8320 or email her at kelly.czapnik@templecollege.edu.
Tuition Waiver

The Texas State College Tuition Waiver program exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees at state-supported colleges or universities for foster youth currently or formerly in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and for those adopted from DFPS.

If you qualify for this program and are interested in attending Temple College, contact Misty Reid at 254-298-8335 or misty.reid@templecollege.edu.

FAQs

We will accept positive titer test (blood test) results in lieu of vaccines. Reach out to your healthcare provider or clinic to request for a titer test order.
No, Pell Grants and federal student aid cannot be used to pay for our continuing education programs. We strongly encourage students to complete their FAFSA, and apply for the Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG).

The Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas residents with financial need in covering the costs of higher education at public colleges and universities in Texas. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. If approved, TPEG will cover 50% of the tuition for eligible WCE programs.

Eligible Programs

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Community Health Worker
  • CompTIA A+ Computer Technician
  • CompTIA ITF+ IT Fundamentals
  • EKG Technician
  • Medical Coding
  • Non-Certified Radiologic Technician
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Project Management for Information Technology
  • SHRM Certification Prep
  • Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally recognized to record satisfactory completion of certain approved occupationally related programs. Generally one CEU is awarded for each 10 contact hours of instruction included in a specified continuing education program or activity. Successful completion is grade and attendance-based. Eighty percent attendance is required for most classes, but some require 100 percent attendance. Individuals who register for and successfully complete our courses are awarded CEUs.
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