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Applications are open for ������Ƶ’s Community Health Worker Training Program, hosted by the Alliance for Population Health and offered at ������Ƶ Lancaster during Spring Semester 2026. The program runs Jan. 12 through May 2, with applications due by Dec. 12.

The training uses a hybrid model designed for adult learners. Online classes meet synchronously on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Three full in-person class days are held on the Lancaster Campus on Jan. 16, Feb. 13, and March 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The classroom portion includes 100 hours of coursework and skills practice. After finishing the classroom requirements, participants complete 130 supervised field hours in a community setting, which makes graduates eligible to become certified community health workers through the ������Ƶ Board of Nursing.

Community health workers are trusted neighbors who help people navigate care, connect to resources and build healthier lives. The program is offered at no cost.

������Ƶ provides training materials, including textbooks and vital kits, and a limited number of stipends are available for eligible participants. The curriculum covers core skills such as taking vitals, CPR, motivational interviewing and practical problem-solving built on lived experience.

“Bringing this training to our Lancaster Campus reinforces ������Ƶ’s dedication to providing accessible, high-quality education that supports community growth and public service,” said Dr. Martha Kline, interim dean of campus and community relations at ������Ƶ Lancaster. “Programs like this help students create lasting change—benefiting local employers, families and the region as a whole.”

You can learn more about the program here or contact Kerri Shaw at shawk@ohio.edu.