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CHW Upskilling
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Upskilling provides training programs and development opportunities that expand an employee's abilities and minimize skill gaps. Upskilling focuses on improving current employees' skill sets, usually through training, so they can advance in their jobs and find different roles and opportunities within the company.
CHW Upskilling Opportunities
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Listed below are examples of upskill trainings which are now available to CHWs.  Each training is set up differently in terms of credit hours, training styles, trainee requirements, and when the program is offered. If there is a particular kind of upskilling you would like and it isn’t listed- contact us- we may be able to help you find it!
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If you are interested in any of the upskill trainings, send an email to CHWsupport@ipha.com. In the subject line, type in the name of the training.
Medical Assistant
Dental Assistant
Mental Health First Aid Adult/Youth Lifestyle Coach – Diabetes Prevention Program Asthma – COPD – Live Well Breathe Well
Pharmacy Tech
Medical Lab Assistant
Alzheimer’s Navigation
Parkinson’s Navigation
American Sign Language