Community Health Worker (CHW) Recertification

CHW Recertification

Utah State Certified Community Health Workers must renew their certification every two years.

This page includes the information and resources you need to complete your continuing education requirements, track your continuing education units (CEUs), and apply for recertification.

CHW Recertification Requirements

To renew your CHW State Certification, you must complete 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years, with 1 CEU equal to 60 minutes of instruction.

Your 15 total CEUs must meet the following criteria:

At least 10 of your 15 CEUs must come from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/Utah Community Health Workers Association (UCHWA) Approved Training Directory
At least 2 of your 15 CEUs must be focused on ethics
Up to 5 of your 15 CEUs may come from other qualifying trainings you select yourself
Your courses must cover at least 3 CHW core competencies across the 15 units

Final Steps:

You must keep track of your CEUs using the CEU Tracking Form found in the CHW Continuing Education Recertification Resources section below
Submit the documentation for all completed CEUs to UCLAPP
Pay the $25 recertification fee

For more information about which activities qualify and how CEUs are counted, please review the CHW Continuing Education Recertification Resources section below.

Applying for Recertification

Once you have completed your recertification requirements, submit your application through the UCLAPP portal. Before submission, make sure you have completed all 15 required CEUs with the criteria above, your CEU tracking form, and have all your saved certificates of completion from your CEU activities. You will submit your CEU Tracking Form and all supporting documentation with your recertification application.

Apply for Recertification through UCLAPP

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Continuing Education Recertification Resources

DHHS/UCHWA Approved Training Directory

The Approved Training Directory includes training that has already been reviewed and approved for CHW recertification.

At least 10 of your required 15 CEUs must come from training in this directory. You may complete all 15 CEUs using training in this directory.

Training Title	Provider	CEU Hours	Competency Area(s)	Ethics (Y/N)	Cost	Notes
Acute Dental Problems	Smiles for Life	1	Communication; Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual & Community Assessment	N	Free (account required)	This course addresses the nature of oral pain, as well as acute dental problems precipitated by oral infections or trauma. Healthcare providers will learn to treat oral pain; accurately assess, treat, and refer patients with oral infections; recognize and triage true dental emergencies; and promote the use of protective equipment to prevent oral injuries.
Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)	DHHS Office of Substance Use and Mental Health	15	All	Y	Free	Fulfills all 15 CEUs; Utah-specific
Changing the Conversation on Obesity: Screening, Diagnosis, and Assessment of Individuals with Obesity	American Diabetes Association	1	Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills	N	Free (account required)	Approved module within the "Changing the Conversation on Obesity" series. Reviews obesity screening, assessment, diagnosis, and monitoring approaches and helps CHWs recognize obesity-related health needs and connect individuals to appropriate care and support services. Complete the module listed in the training title to receive CEU credit.
Changing the Conversation on Obesity: Role of Lifestyle Change in Obesity Management	American Diabetes Association	1	Outreach/Health Promotion; Communication	N	Free (account required)	Approved module within the "Changing the Conversation on Obesity" series. Explores evidence-based lifestyle approaches to obesity management, including nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change strategies. Supports CHWs in promoting healthy behaviors and engaging clients in wellness-focused conversations. Complete the module listed in the training title to receive CEU credit.
Changing the Conversation on Obesity: Advocating for People with Obesity	American Diabetes Association	1	Capacity Building; Relationship Building; Communication; Professional Conduct/Ethics	Y	Free (account required)	Approved module within the "Changing the Conversation on Obesity" series. Examines barriers to obesity care, weight bias, stigma, and strategies for supporting self-advocacy and systems-level change. Helps CHWs promote equitable access to care and advocate for individuals living with obesity. Complete the module listed in the training title to receive CEU credit.
Child Oral Health	Smiles for Life	1	Communication; Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual & Community Assessment	N	Free (account required)	This course addresses prevalence, etiology, and consequences of early childhood caries (ECC). Clinicians will learn to assess risk factors, recognize the various stages of ECC, and counsel patients on preventive techniques. Additionally, this module will discuss common oral developmental issues in children such as teething, eruption hematomas, and non-nutritive sucking.
CHW CoLab: Improving Access and Outcomes for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Through Collaborative Support	South Carolina Area Health Education Program	1	Coordination Skills; Outreach/Health Promotion; Self-Reliance/Capacity Building; Individual & Community Assessment; Relationship Building	N	Free until 10/15/2026	This program will highlight strategies to improve care for perinatal individuals experiencing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Presenters will discuss approaches such as peer support, Peer Recovery Doulas, culturally responsive practices, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Attendees will also explore ways to expand access in rural and underserved communities, with real-world examples of innovative programs currently serving birthing individuals in South Carolina. Do not need to be an AHEC member, just need to create a student profile.
Community Health Worker Case Study Program	American Diabetes Association	1	Relationship building; Coordination Skills; Communication; Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual & Community Assessment	N	Free (account required)	Enhances knowledge of diabetes prevention and management for CHWs, including recognizing key indicators of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, developing personalized care plans, and identifying intervention strategies. Covers eight interactive case studies addressing real-world challenges, such as co-occurring mental health burdens, food insecurity, and youth diabetes complications, alongside downloadable resources and practical checklists.
Community Health Worker Training for Kidney Disease	National Kidney Foundation	1	Relationship Building; Coordination Skills; Communication; Individual and Community Assessment; Professional Conduct/Ethics	Y	Free	Six-course series; CHW-specific focus on kidney disease, need to take at least 3 modules to get 1 CEU
Connecting to Care: Finding Behavioral Health Resources for People With Diabetes	American Diabetes Association	1	Coordination Skills; Individual & Community Assessment; Communication; Relationship Building	N	Free (account required)	Recorded webinar that explores the relationship between behavioral health and diabetes, including psychosocial factors, community resources, and strategies for connecting individuals to appropriate behavioral health services. Supports CHWs in recognizing barriers to care and improving access to behavioral health and community support resources.
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) to Prevent Suicide	Intermountain Health	1	Relationship building; Coordination Skills; Communication; Individual and Community Assessment; Professional Conduct/Ethics	Y	Free	Suicide means restriction counseling; Utah-hosted
Dementia Dialogues	Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health	4	Communication; Individual and Community Assessment; Coordination Skills, Self-Reliance/Capacity Building; Relationship Building	N	Free	Offered online or in-person by a Certified Instructor across the nation and internationally by individuals, communities, agencies, and organizations. The total time to complete this training is 4 hours. Each session requires a timed 80% completion to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Equipping Community Health Workers to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Their Communities	ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS (ASTHO)	1	Outreach/Health Promotion; Communication; Relationship Building; Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills	N	Free (account required)	Introduces CHWs to brain health, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias, with modules on risk reduction, early detection, and caregiver support. Helps CHWs educate communities, recognize early warning signs, support caregivers, and connect individuals to appropriate dementia resources. Participants must complete all three modules and the end-of-course survey to receive a certificate of completion.
Expansive Connections: Integrating Cultural Humility in Public Health Practice	TRAIN Utah	1	Professional Conduct/Ethics; Communication; Relationship Building; Capacity Building	Y	Free (account required)	Develops cultural humility through self-reflection, lifelong learning, bias recognition, effective communication, and equitable public health practice. Supports CHWs in building respectful relationships, addressing power imbalances, and promoting health equity across diverse communities.
Fostering a Culture of Immunization in Your Practice	TRAIN Utah	1	Outreach/Health Promotion; Communication; Relationship Building; Coordination Skills	N	Free (account required)	Equips CHWs with strategies to promote immunizations across the lifespan through effective communication, vaccine education, and culturally responsive conversations with patients, parents, and caregivers. Includes practical resources to improve vaccination confidence and increase immunization rates.
Geriatric Oral Health	Smiles for Life	1	Communication; Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual and Community Assessment	N	Free (account required)	This course addresses the vital role medical clinicians can play in promoting the oral health needs of older adults. Clinicians will learn how to perform a comprehensive oral assessment, identify and manage common geriatric oral conditions, counsel patients on effective preventive measures, and collaborate with dental professionals. Additionally, this module will address the link between oral and systemic health and review common oral side effects of medications.
Health Disparities in Addiction	TRAIN Utah	1	Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual & Community Assessment; Communication; Relationship Building	N	Free (account required)	Reviews substance use disorders, addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and health disparities affecting vulnerable populations. Helps CHWs recognize addiction-related challenges and support equitable access to prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.
Health Literacy Through Plain Language and Teach-back Approaches	Region V Public Health Training Center	1	Communication; Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual and Community Assessment; Professional Conduct/Ethics	Y	$5	Explores how employing health literacy concepts can improve interactions with community members, specifically the teach-back method and plain language.
How do I help my Clients Make Changes to Improve Their Health? An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for CHWs	Cardea Training Center	1	Communication; Relationship Building; Self-Reliance/Capacity Building; Outreach/Health Promotion	N	Free	Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated. At the end of this program, the learner will be able to: Describe 2-3 strategies for helping clients manage their chronic condition(s), demonstrate 1 – 2 counseling skills to help clients adopt healthier behaviors, identify at least 1 resource that you can recommend to help clients strengthen their self-management behaviors.
Intimate Partner Violence	TRAIN Utah	2	Professional Conduct/Ethics; Communication; Relationship Building; Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills	Y	Free (account required)	Introduces best practices for recognizing, screening, and responding to intimate partner violence in healthcare and community settings. Covers respectful communication, trauma-informed approaches, referral strategies, and considerations for LGBTQ populations.
Introduction to Ethics for CHWs	New England Public Health Training Center	1	Professional Conduct/Ethics	Y	Free (account required)	Covers the CHW Code of Ethics, ethical decision-making, and strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas in practice. Certificate awarded upon completion of pre-test, post-test, and course evaluation.
Introduction to HIPAA for CHWs	New England Public Health Training Center	1	Professional Conduct/Ethics; Communication; Relationship Building	Y	Free (account required)	Introductory course covering HiPAA, protected health information, confidentiality, and the role of CHWs in maintaining privacy and trust. Certificate awarded upon completion of pre-test, post-test, and course evaluation.
Introduction to Interviewing for CHWs	New England Public Health Training Center	1	Communication; Relationship Building; Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills	N	Free (account required)	Introduces effective client interviewing techniques for CHWs, including the five stages of the interview process, trust-building strategies, social needs screening, and approaches for identifying client goals and next steps. Covers use of the Accountable Health Communities Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool and best practices for improving interviewing skills. Certificates awarded upon completion of pre-test, post-test, and course evaluation.
July CHW CoLab: Diary of a Virus	South Carolina Area Health Education Program	1	Self-Reliance/Capacity Building; Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual and Community Assessment; Professional Conduct/Ethics	Y	Free	This learning event explores the history of HIV through the lens of Black and Brown communities, where we finally see ourselves and/or those we love in the story of HIV, using how far we've come as inspiration for how far we can go to end the epidemic. Do not need to be an AHEC member, just need to create a student profile.
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy	American Diabetes Association	1	Outreach/Health Promotion; Communication; Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills	N	Free (account required)	Explores the impact of diabetes on eye health and equips CHWs with strategies to educate clients, promote preventive eye care, and encourage regular comprehensive eye exams. Includes practical communication tools, an eye health action plan, and an eye health toolkit. Certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Maternal Mental Health as a Driver of Maternal Mortality	TRAIN Utah	1	Outreach/Health Promotion; Communication; Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills	N	Free (account required)	Explores maternal mental health as a contributor to maternal mortality and reviews the role of local public health and community partners in prevention, identification, and response. Supports CHWs in recognizing maternal mental health concerns and connecting families to appropriate resources.
Navigating Mental Health Conversations: A Guide for CHWs	Cardea Training Center	2	Communication; Coordination Skills; Relationship Building; Individual and Community Assessment; Outreach/Health Promotion	N	Free	After completing this eLearning course, you will be able to: discuss common mental health conditions, including common myths, explore communication skills to start and continue conversations about mental health, including addressing pushback, and identify local and national resources, and best practices when referring clients.
Opiod Use and Misuse in Women and Girls: Factors, Signs and Next Steps	Cardea Training Center	1	Communication; Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills; Outreach/Health Promotion; Relationship Building	N	Free	Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated. By the end of the training, you will be able to: Discuss how opioid and substance misuse impacts women of all ages, list signs and risk factors for opioid and substance misuse, discuss how to start a conversation about substance use, and explain how and when to make a referral for further assessment.
Outreach Methods and Strategies	New England Public Health Training Center	1	Professional Conduct/Ethics; Communication; Outreach/Health Promotion; Relationship Building; Capacity Building	Y	Free (account required)	Introduces community health outreach principles and strategies for reaching underserved populations. Covers cultural humility, trust-building, professional boundaries, safety considerations, and practical tools for planning and evaluating outreach activities. Certificate awarded upon completion of pre-test, post-test, and course evaluation.
Postpartum Depression: How CHWs Can Help	Cardea Training Center	1	Communication; Individual & Community Assessment; Outreach/Health Promotion	N	Free	At the end of this program CHWs will be able to: identify at least 2 – 3 signs & symptoms of depression, list the risk factors for postpartum depression, describe screening tools for mental health, and list steps CHWs can take to address mental health
Promoting Healthy Choices and Community Changes	Think Cultural Health (HHS)	3	Communication; Self Reliance/Capacity Building; Outreach/Health Promotion; Relationship Building; Individual & Community Assessment	N	Free (requires account)	Teaches community health workers how to promote good health through individual and community level changes. Covers four core units focused on understanding health choices, helping people make healthy decisions, and driving community change. Please note that this free online program does not meet CHW core competency requirements for state certification. Also offered in Spanish.
Raising Awareness and Offering Help for Mental Health and Substance Use	Cardea Training Center	2	Individual & Community Assessment; Self-Reliance/Capacity Building; Relationship Building; Outreach/Health Promotion; Communication; Coordination Skills	N	Free	Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated.At the end of this program, the learner will be able to: Identify at least 2 signs & symptoms of mental illness, describe two ways substance use can be harmful, describe screening tools for mental health and substance use, and list steps CHWs can take to address mental health and substance use with their clients.
Raising Awareness and Offering Help for Mental Health and Substance Use	South Carolina Area Health Education Program	1	Communicication; Individual and Community Assessment; Professional Conduct/Ethics	Y	Free until 12/7/2026	This course is designed for mandated reporters and professionals who have frequent contact with children. When you register, you will be asked what type of certificate you need (Nursing, Social Work, Counseling, General AHEC credit. Do not need to be an AHEC member, just need to create a student profile.
Resilience in Uncertain Times	Creighton University	1	Self Reliance/Capacity Building	N	Free	Resilience, or the ability to recover quickly from adversity, is a valuable trait. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a whole new set of challenges for everyone from healthcare workers to teachers to parents. Many may find it hard to bounce back right now, but it is possible to improve your personal resilience, even in uncertain times. Topics include: What is resiliency, chronic stress, connectedness, stillness, gratitude and generosity, and wholeness. Six 10 minute video clips.
Self-Management for Chronic Conditions: Helping Clients to Help Themselves	Cardea Training Center	2	Coordination Skills; Communication; Self Reliance/Capacity Building; Individual and Community Assessment	N	Free (account required)	Once registered, you must complete the course within 150 days, or you will be deactivated. At the end of this program, the learner will be able to:Describe 2-3 strategies for helping clients manage their chronic condition(s).Demonstrate 1 – 2 counseling skills to help clients adopt healthier behaviors.Identify at least 1 resource that you can recommend to help clients strengthen their self-management behaviors.
STI 101: Basics of Sexually Transmitted Diseases	Cardea Training Center	2	Outreach/Health Promotion; Coordination Skills; Individual and Community Assessment; Self-Reliance/Capacity Building	N	Free	By the end of this online training, you will be able to: List common STIs, explain what happens when STIs are not treated, discuss what to do if someone thinks they may have an STI, explain how to help your community lower its risk for STIs
Telehealth Implementation	South Carolina Area Health Education Program	2	Coordination Skills; Self-Reliance/Capacity Building; Outreach/Health Promotion; Individual and Community Assessment	N	Free until 9/15/2026	Participants will learn about the process of implementing and sustaining telehealth services in their organization, with a special focus on implementing telehealth services with rural and underserved populations. This course includes a post-test and evaluation, and course content was reviewed and revised in April 2025. Do not need to be an AHEC member, just need to create a student profile.
Trauma-Informed care in Healthcare Services	Cardea Training Center	2	Relationship Building; Individual and Community Assessment; Professional Conduct/Ethics; Coordination Skills, Communication; Self-Reliance/Capacity Building	Y	Free	By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Describe types of trauma and trauma’s effect on the brain, discuss the impact of trauma on behavior and health outcomes, describe how the six principles of trauma-informed care could lead to better client experiences during clinic visits, discuss individual and organizational protective factors that can prevent vicarious trauma in staff
Trauma-Informed Conversations	New England Public Health Training Center	1	Professional Conduct/Ethics; Relationship Building; Communication; Facilitation of Services	Y	Free (account required)	Introduces trauma-informed communication strategies through a CHW lens, focusing on building safety, trust, empowerment, and resilience while avoiding retraumatization. Covers trauma responses, reflective listening, boundaries, and practical techniques to support compassionate, client-centered conversations. Certificate awarded upon completion of pre-test, post-test, and course evaluation.
Quality Improvement for Community Health Workers	American Diabetes Association	3	Capacity Building; Coordination Skills; Communication; Facilitation of Services	N	Free (account required)	Introduces quality improvement principles and tools for Community Health Workers, including goal setting, process mapping, root cause analysis, solution implementation, and team-based improvement strategies. Supports CHWs in contributing to organizational quality improvement efforts and enhancing care for individuals with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Participants must complete all three modules to receive a certificate of completion.
Women's Health: Gestational Diabetes	American Diabetes Association	2	Outreach/Health Promotion; Communication; Individual & Community Assessment; Coordination Skills	N	Free (account required)	Introduces CHWs to gestational diabetes prevention and management, including screening, treatment, blood glucose monitoring, health equity, and culturally responsive client education. Supports CHWs in educating pregnant individuals, promoting healthy pregnancy outcomes, and connecting clients with appropriate diabetes care resources. Participants must complete all four modules to receive a certificate of completion.

Use the CEU Tracking Form to keep track of your completed CEUs throughout your recertification cycle. Keep this form updated as you complete trainings. You will submit your completed tracking form and supporting documentation when you apply for recertification. UCLAPP does not store or track individual CEUs as you complete them. You are responsible for keeping your CEU records and documentation until you are ready to submit your recertification application.

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Need Help?

Do you have questions about CHW State Certification or Recertification? Do you need help understanding your CEU requirements, using the UCLAPP portal, or completing your recertification application? Please contact the Utah DHHS Office of Health Equity at the email below or join our Recertification Office Hours.

Contact: [email protected]

CHW Recertification Office Hours:

Monday, November 9 at 1pm: https://meet.google.com/yiq-szfn-ypz
Tuesday, November 17 at 6pm: https://meet.google.com/pmp-cqxr-wah
Monday, November 23 at 8am: https://meet.google.com/qop-fsos-thz
Thursday, December 3 at 11:30am: https://meet.google.com/vnx-rhbi-ofm
Wednesday, December 9 at 4pm: https://meet.google.com/yzn-grym-oej
Friday, December 18 at 10am: https://meet.google.com/zmu-pcxf-tzv
Tuesday, December 22 at 2:00pm: https://meet.google.com/qgi-pkmj-duo