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The Community Health Worker Certification Course provides prospective workers with the essential knowledge, skills, and resources needed to serve as a bridge between health services, social support, and the community. Participants learn to promote equitable access to resources, address diverse health needs, and provide outreach, education, informal counseling, and advocacy.

To achieve this workforce training certificate, complete the following courses:
> HTH-5000 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE
> HTH-5200 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER I
> HTH-5210 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER II
> HTH-5220 COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PRACTICUM

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Continuing Education Certificate: Maryland Community Health Worker

Contact Thayer, Laura - 301-934-7581

Classes: 3

Classes to Complete: 3  

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Certificates Price:  

$1,367.00


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Infectious Disease - Professional Development for CHWs

HTH-6120

Class ID: 11951

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM; starting 5/16/2026, ending 5/16/2026

Start date: 05/16/26

End date: 05/16/26

Instructor : Anthony Hutcherson 

Location : La Plata, La Plata Campus: Community Education (CE) Building Location : 
  La Plata, La Plata Campus: Community Education (CE) Building.

Please read: Students must be 18 years or older.

Instructional Method: Face-to-Face

Tuition and Fees: $65.00

Available 2/11/2026

Introduction to Healthcare

HTH-5000

Class ID: 11244

Schedule : Multiple Class Schedules:   Web-Based: Online 24/7; 24 sessions starting 5/26/2026, ending 6/18/2026. 
   Face-to-Face: Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; 8 sessions starting 5/26/2026, ending 6/18/2026. <

Start date: 05/26/26

End date: 06/18/26

Instructor : Corissa Figueredo 

Location : Leonardtown, Leonardtown Campus: Classroom Bldg. B Location : 
  Leonardtown, Leonardtown Campus: Classroom Bldg. B.

Please read: This class has required hours that meet in ...More

Instructional Method: Face-to-Face, Web-Based

Tuition and Fees: $625.00

Available 2/11/2026

Chronic Diseases and Asthma - Professional Development for CHWs

HTH-6100

Class ID: 11950

Schedule : Weekly - Tue, Wed 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM; 2 sessions; starting 6/9/2026, ending 6/10/2026

Start date: 06/09/26

End date: 06/10/26

Instructor : Anthony Hutcherson 

Location : La Plata, La Plata Campus: Community Education (CE) Building Location : 
  La Plata, La Plata Campus: Community Education (CE) Building.

Please read: Students must be 18 years or older.

Instructional Method: Face-to-Face

Tuition and Fees: $85.00

Available 2/11/2026
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