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This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.\nA community health worker also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.\nSource: “\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.apha.org/apha-communities/member-sections/community-health-workers/\" \\t \"_blank\" \u0014Community Health Workers.\u0015” (American Public Health Association Member Section, Accessed July 10, 2017)\nCHWs may apply for certification if they meet the outline criteria listed below.\nApplicants may apply for certification through one of two pathways: Completion of a KDHE-approved CHW training, completion of work experience requirements, or Missouri reciprocity pathway. Please choose one option. Each is outlined here:\nEducation Pathway: Applicant must complete the KDHE-approved CHW training program through the Kansas CHW Coalition or certified Kansas CHW education provider. Applicants who are currently certified in Missouri through the Missouri Credentialing Board may submit their CHW-C document(s) as proof of education. No other states’ certifications are currently accepted for this pathway. NOTE: If the applicant is currently certified in another state, please see page 3.\nWork Experience Pathway: Applicant must complete 800 hours over three years plus three letters of recommendation to document work and/or volunteer experience.\nFor a downloadable application, please proceed to the website here: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://kschw.org/certification/\" \u0014https://kschw.org/certification/\u0015 or email us at \u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:cphi@wichita.edu\" \u0014cphi@wichita.edu\u0015.\nKansas CHW Registry\nThe Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition (KCHWC) will maintain a registry of the Kansas Community Health Workers applying for certification, have been granted certification, and have been denied certification. All documents submitted will be maintained by KCHWC and are the property of KCHWC after submission. KCHWC will maintain the confidentiality of all applicants.\nLength of Certification\nCertification will be active for two years. Renewal will be required every two years.\nBackground Check\nIt is the responsibility of the employer to conduct all background and registry checks. KCHWC or WSU CPHI will conduct no background or registry checks.\nAccording to the KCHWC policies and procedures, the following rules apply to those seeking a Kansas CHW certification.\nNo background check, mental health check, or employee disqualification check will be completed as part of this application. Employers will need to complete any required database checks for exclusion from participation in federal programs.\nContact Information\nIf you have questions or concerns about any of the application requirements, please contact the Wichita State University Center for Public Health Initiatives at \u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:cphi@wichita.edu\" \u0014cphi@wichita.edu\u0015 or 316-978-5855.\nContinuing Education\nApplicants will be required to complete 20 contact hours (a.k.a. credit hours) of Continuing Education (CEs) every two years. These hours must be aligned with the Kansas CHW Scope of Practice and/or core competencies as outlined here: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://kschw.org/about/\" \u0014https://kschw.org/about/\u0015.\nAfter the applicant has completed the certification application and it has been reviewed and approved, the certified CHW will re","cbCaigB5tVYtAgZF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigB5tVYtAgZF","docx",90668,8,"English","# Criteria for Community Health Worker Certification\n## CHW Definition and Purpose\n## Certification Pathways\n## Kansas CHW Registry and Confidentiality\n## Certification Period and Renewal\n## Background Check Responsibilities\n## Contact Information\n## Continuing Education Requirements\n## Checklist for CHW Applicants","[{\"question\":\"What are the two pathways to apply for Kansas CHW certification?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants may apply through the Education Pathway (KDHE-approved CHW training) or the Work Experience Pathway (800 hours over three years plus three letters of recommendation).\"},{\"question\":\"How long is Kansas CHW certification valid, and how is renewal handled?\",\"answer\":\"Certification is active for two years, and renewal is required every two years.\"},{\"question\":\"What continuing education hours are required after certification?\",\"answer\":\"Certified CHWs must complete 20 contact hours (credit hours) of continuing education every two years, aligned with Kansas CHW scope of practice and core competencies.\"}]","Criteria for Community Health Worker Certification - Kansas CHW Certification Instructions & Application | DOCX",1788278559]