Technical Assistance

Customized Technical Assistance for CHW Programs

The Zee Turner Center offers expert technical assistance (TA) to organizations, agencies, and health systems aiming to build, expand, or strengthen their CHW workforce initiatives.

Our technical assistance services include:

Program Development and Implementation

  • Designing CHW programs tailored to organizational and community needs
  • Supporting CHW workforce integration into care teams
  • Creating workflows and protocols to maximize CHW impact

Workforce Development Support

  • Assistance with CHW recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies
  • Supervisory training for managers of CHWs
  • Professional development planning for CHW staff

Certification and Accreditation Guidance

  • Helping organizations and CHWs understand state certification requirements
  • Advising on training standards and curriculum development
  • Setting measurable goals for CHW programs
  • Data collection strategies and outcome measurement
  • Continuous quality improvement planning

Specialized Consultation Areas

  • Health Equity Initiatives
  • Chronic Disease Management Programs
  • Maternal and Child Health Outreach
  • Behavioral Health Support

CHW Core Skills Competency Training: IPHI offers a 120-hour CHW Core Competency Training accredited in both Maryland and Virginia, which can lead to certification in either jurisdiction. The well-structured curriculum and training experience covers essential topics such as health promotion, disease prevention, and advocacy. Practical skills are honed through real-world scenarios, ensuring CHW graduates are well-prepared for the challenges they may face. 

Individuals who are interested in becoming CHWs, or existing CHWs interested in becoming certified in Maryland or Virginia can apply to our CHW Academy to access the core training for free.