Founding Partner

Texas AHEC East, DFW Region played a key role in the establishment of the DFW-CHW Association as a 501(c)3 organization in 2015.  Since then, AHEC continues to be a proud partner,  ally, and sponsor of the association.

Thank you, AHEC for your dedication and commitment to the CHW workforce in the DFW metroplex. 

Upcoming Courses for 2025

Are you interested in participating in the upcoming CHW certification course hosted by Texas AHEC East - DFW Region? 

January 27, 2025

CHW Certification Online Course - Spanish and English

NDSHS-Certified Training program: National Community Health Worker Training Center (NCHWTC)

Course Title: CHW Certification Course / Curso de Certificatión para Promotores

Instructors: Paula Saldana (CHWI #159)

Date: January 27, 2025 - April 21, 2025

Time: English course meets virtually Mondays from 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Spanish Course meets virtually Tuesdays from 5:30PM to 7PM

Method: Virtual by Zoom Location: Online / en línea Number of hours: 160 CHW hours covering all 8 core competencies / 160 horas de CHW que cubren las 8 competencias básicas

Cost: $750 Language: Available in English and Spanish

Spanish Registration

February 10, 2025

CHW Certification Online Course

DSHS-Certified Training Program: Allure Alliance, Inc.

Course Instructor: Dr. Sharita Ambrose

Start Date: Feb 10, 2025
End Date: May 4, 2025

Time: Zoom sessions Wednesday 7 pm-9 pm
Method: Online/Distance Learning

Number of Hours: 160, covering all 8 CHW core competencies

Cost: $750 Scholarships and payment plan available

Language: English


Contact information for questions: Email Dr. Sharita Ambrose to [email protected] 

January 30, 2025

CHW Certification Courses

DSHS -Certified Training Program: UH Community Health Workers Initiative

Title: CHW Certification

Course Instructor(s): Cara Shokler, Nohora Ramirez, Alejandro Quijano and Davonna Trimble

Start Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
End Date: Friday, May 8, 2025

Method: Virtual and in person

Address for English in person: 4410 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051

Number of Hours: 160 hours for CHW certification covering all 8 CHW core competencies

Cost: $750 (complete registration to apply for financial assistance)

Language: English and Spanish

Contact: [email protected]