ORCHWA provides a diverse range of trainings and CEU opportunities.  ORCHWA will provide a certificate of completion for all training.  Submitting documentation to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for CHW certification or CHW certification renewal is the full responsibility of the attendee. Due to the high volume of training participants ORCHWA will be unable to  provide documentation for CEUs after two years from the initial date of training. 

For any questions related to training, CEUs, or certificates please email: workforce@orchwa.org.

Training Requirement Updates

ORAL HEALTH TRAINING

Effective May 13, 2019 all traditional health workers that want to be registered with the state on the OHA Traditional Health Worker Registry, are required to complete Oral Health Training. The Oral Health Training is offered online by OHA as a stand alone training. As of 2019, ORCHWA's CHW Foundational Training includes the required Oral Health Training. 

Suicide Prevention Training

Effective July 1, 2023 all traditional health workers renewing certification with the state of Oregon are required to complete a minimum of 3 continuing education units (CEUs) in suicide prevention. Please contact OHA for additional details on approved suicide prevention trainings. 

ORCHWA Events & Training

We continue to update our training schedule, join our mailing list and follow us on social media to receive notifications of new training opportunities and training registration opening. Recent trainings are listed below and will be updated as details and events are added.  For training and events from 2020-2021, refer to our training calendar archive. Due to COVID, all trainings are currently virtual. 

Training/Events	Date	CEUs	Registration Link	Flyer
2024
Reclaiming Self Care for Community Health Workers	March 12 & 14 (1:00-4:30)	7	Registration Closed
CEW Early Learning & Parent Education Training Series (CEWs Only)	April 18 - June 14 (Thur/Fri 9:00-12:30)	30	Must be Part of CEW Program
CHW Foundational Training	April 30 - June 27 (Tues/Wed/Thur 1:00-4:30)	94.5	Registration Closed	Flyer
ORCHWA Annual Conference	September 5 & 6, 2024	6-9
CHW Supervisor Training	September 10 & 12 (1:00-4:30)	7
Reclaiming Self Care for Community Health Workers	September 25 & 27	7
Community Resilience in Changing Environments	October 9 - October 25 (Wed/Fri 9:00-12:30)	20
CHW Supervisor Training	November 13 & 15th  (9:00-12:30)	7
2023
Reclaiming Self Care for Community Health Workers	February 23 & 24, 2023 (1:00-4:30)	7	Registration Closed	Flyer
Supporting Children and Families in Grief & Loss (CEWs Only) Guest Presenter: Dougy Center	March 14, 2023 (1:30-2:30)	1	Registration Closed
Motivational Interviewing (CEWs Only) Guest Presenter: Boost Oregon	May 9, 2023	1.5	Registration Closed
CHWs Cultivating Food & Housing Justice	May 10 - 26, 2023 (Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-12:00)	20	Registration Closed
Community Resilience in Changing Environments for CHWs	June 5 - 29, 2023 (Tues/Thurs 1:00-4:00)	20	Registration Closed
10th Annual ORCHWA Conference	August 24-25, 2023	7	Registration Closed
Reclaiming Self Care for CHWs	September 18 & 19, 2023	7	Registration Closed	Flyer
CHW Supervisor Training	October 3 & 5, 2023	7	Registration Closed	Flyer
CHW Foundational 90-hour Training (virtual)	November 6 - December 20, 2023 (Monday - Thursday 9:00-1:00)	90	Registration Closed	Flyer
Stay tuned for more trainings, workshops, and events!