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
2025
Reclaiming Self Care for Community Health Workers	January 22 & 24, 2025 (12:30-4:00pm)	7
CHW Mental Health Training	February 11 - 20, 2025 (Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9:00am - 12:30pm)	20
CHW Mental Health Training	March 12 - 21, 2025 (Wed/Thurs/Fri, 12:30 - 4:00pm)	20
CHWs Supporting Reproductive Health, Abortion Access, and Gender Affirming Care	April 8 - 17, 2025 (Tues/Wed/Thurs, 12:30 - 4:00pm)	20
CHWs Supporting Reproductive Health, Abortion Access, and Gender Affirming Care	April 28 - 30, 2025 (9:00am - 5:00pm)	20
CHW Foundational Training	May 20 - July 10, 2025 (Tues/Wed/Thur, 9:00am-12:30pm) No training 6/19 & 7/4	94
ORCHWA Annual Conference	TBD
CHW Supervisor Training	September 10 & 12, 2025 (12:30 - 4:30pm)	7
Reclaiming Self Care for Community Health Workers	September 23 & 25, 2025 (9:00am - 12:30pm)	7
CHW Foundational Training	October 27 - December 11, 2025 (Mon - Thurs, 12:30-4:00pm) No training on 11/11, 27 & 28	94
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	up to 9.75	Registration Closed
CHW Supervisor Training	September 10 & 12 (1:00-4:30)	7	Registration Closed
Reclaiming Self Care for Community Health Workers	October 14 & 16 (9:00-12:30)	7	Registration Closed
CHW Supervisor Training	November 13 & 15th  (9:00-12:30)	7	Register Here
Community Resilience in Changing Environments	December 3 - 5 & 10 - 12 (9:00am - 12:00pm)	20	Register Here	Flyer
Stay tuned for more trainings, workshops, and events!