Community Health Worker Certification Program

Cleveland State University's Community Health Worker program, offered since 2016, is certified by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The program is appropriate for anyone interested in an entry-level position in health care who would like to make a difference in the health of their community.

This program is a rigorous combination of 15 classroom sessions and 130 service hours in the community

Program summary:

• Saturday classes, 9am to 3pm on CSU Main Campus (some sessions may be held online)
• CPR and Vital Signs training (Saturdays)
• 130 service hours outside of class sessions

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Requirements for admission and consideration for scholarship funding

Completed application and essay (300 word minimum)

At least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED certificate

Background Check 

Copy of State ID and Proof of Medical/Health Insurance

ALL Health Data documentation, background check, and other required documents must be submitted before the program begins

Submit your application and essay at any time for upcoming cohorts.  

Check out the application steps.

 What is a Community Health Worker?

To complete the program, participants must attend all classroom sessions (including homework assignments, textbook readings, and engagement in class discussion and activities), complete CPR and Vital Signs Trainings (included in the program), and complete 130 service hours in the community.

After the participant has completed all the requirements of the CSU Community Health Worker Program, they will then submit their application (Form A) to the Ohio Board of Nursing with the $39 fee to become certified as a Community Health Worker in the State of Ohio.

Clean background check required within one year of application for certification with the Ohio Board of Nursing

Check out the application steps.

Parking information

Parking is not included and is $10 per day on the CSU campus

More information about parking at CSU including maps

Questions? Email cenursing@csuohio.edu

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