Training and Supporting Community Health Workers and Promotores: Lessons for California and Other States


The Center for Health Care Strategies led a comprehensive scan of training and certification approaches for Community Health Workers and Promotores (CHW/P). This resulting report outlines a set of training and professional recognition considerations for sustaining a robust CHW/P workforce. While the report shares specific considerations for California, these lessons are also applicable in other states.

The Center for Health Care Strategies led a comprehensive scan of training and certification approaches for Community Health Workers and Promotores (CHW/P). This resulting report outlines a set of training and professional recognition considerations for sustaining a robust CHW/P workforce. While the report shares specific considerations for California, these lessons are also applicable in other states.