What is a DSHS certified continuing education unit (CEU)?
The Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker (CHW) Training and Certification Program must certify the training program, curricula and instructor of a continuing education unit (CEU). After that happens, it is approved as a Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certified CEU.
Community health workers must complete required CEUs to renew their certification. Continuing education is available in person, via distance learning or online depending on the CHW training program offering the course.
DSHS-Certified Training Programs Offering Online Courses
(Click the program name below to jump down to their list of courses.)
Contact the CHW Training Programs for upcoming CEUs in your area. Go to CHW and Instructor Training for a complete list of DSHS certified training programs.
Cardea Services
Cardea Services offers several training courses. All courses are in English and are free.
Questions?
Contact Lori Weber at 512-982-9168 or Lweber@cardeaservices.org
Cardea Services CoursesTitle CEUs Registration
| Treating All Patients with Respect: Cultural Proficiency at the Border and Beyond 1 DSHS-certified CHW CEU (Competency: Knowledge Base) Information and registration
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| Postpartum Depression: How CHWs Can Help 1.5 DSHS-certified CHW CEU (Competency: 1 Knowledge Base and .5 Communication) Information and registration
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| PrEP Counseling for Transgender and Gender Non-Binary (TGNB) Clients 1.5 DSHS-certified CHW CEU (Competency: 1 Knowledge Base and .5 Communication) Information and registration
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| Using a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care with Border Communities 1 DSHS-certified CHW CEU (Competency: Knowledge Base) Information and registration
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| Gender Diversity 101 1 DSHS-certified CHW CEU (Competencies:.5 Knowledge Base and .5 Capacity-Building) Information and registration |
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| STD 101: What You Need to Know 1 DSHS-certified CHW CEU (Competency: Knowledge Base) Information and registration
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| Presentation and Facilitation Skills 2 DSHS-certified CHW and CHW Instructor CEU (Competency: .5 Interpersonal Skills, .5 Capacity Building Skills, 1 Teaching Skills) Information and registration
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Registration | Working with Teens to Prevent Pregnancy: Starting the Conversation 1 DSHS-certified continuing education hour for CHW and CHW Instructors (Competency: .5 Knowledge Base and .5 Communication Skills) Information and registration
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| Talking to Teens About Contraceptives 1 DSHS-certified continuing education hour for CHW and CHW Instructors (Competency: .5 Knowledge base and .5 Communication Skills) Information and registration
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Center for Community Health Development’s National CHW Training Center
Texas A&M School of Public Health
The CCHD's National CHW Training Center offers certification and CEUs online in both English and Spanish.
Questions?
Email chw-training@tamhsc.edu or call 979-436-9360
CCHD’s National CHW Training Center CoursesTitle Cost CEUs Language Registration
| Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Treatment Options Free 6 DSHS-certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Knowledge Base, Communication, Teaching) English and Spanish sections Information and registration
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| Practical Tips for Getting it DONE (Diabetes, Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise) $80 8 DSHS-certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Knowledge Base, Communication, Advocacy) English and Spanish sections Information and registration
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| Preparing CHWs/Promotores to Prevent and Reduce Falls among Older Adults Free 2 DSHS-certified CHW CEUs English Information and registration
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| Healthy Community Food Systems Free to take, $5 for the certified CEU certificate English 1 DSHS-certified CHW CEU (Competency: Knowledge Base) Information and registration
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Five online modules in English and Spanish
Cost: Free
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Tobacco Cessation/ Dejar de Fumar 4.0 DSHS-certified CEUs for CHWs
Cervical Cancer Prevention & Detection/Cáncer Cervical: Prevención y Detección 4.0 DSHS-certified CEUs for CHWs Cervical Cancer Treatment/ Cáncer Cervical: Tratamiento 4.0 DSHS-certified CEUs for CHWs Cervical Cancer Survivorship/ Cáncer Cervical: Supervivencia 4.0 DSHS-certified CEUs for CHWs Cancer Navigation/ Navegación de Cáncer 5.0 DSHS-certified CEUs for CHWs Information and registration |
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Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health
Office of Special Programs
Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health, Office of Special Programs offers several courses. They are all free.
Texas A&M Health Science Center CoursesTitle CEUs Language Registration Contact | CHW Helping People with Access and Functional Needs Prepare for Disasters
1 DSHS-certified CEU (Competency: Knowledge Base) English CHW Helping People with Access and Functional Needs Prepare for Disasters Call 979-436-9478 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM or email USACenter@sph.tamhsc.edu |
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| Communicating Risk Messages CEUs: 4 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Capacity Building, Communication, Organization, Teaching) English & Spanish Information and registration Email OSP@srph.tamhsc.edu
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Title CEUs Language Registration Contact | Community Engagement 2 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Capacity Building, Communication, Organization) English & Spanish Information and registration Email OSP@srph.tamhsc.edu |
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| Environmental Health and Children 3 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Capacity Building, Knowledge, Teaching) English & Spanish Information and registration Email OSP@srph.tamhsc.edu
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| Family Preparedness 3 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Capacity Building, Knowledge, Organization, Teaching) English & Spanish Information and registration Email OSP@srph.tamhsc.edu
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| Infection Control CEUs: 3 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Communication, Knowledge, Teaching) English & Spanish Information and registration Email OSP@srph.tamhsc.edu
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| Mental Health and Disasters 4 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competencies: Capacity Building, Knowledge, Teaching) English & Spanish Information and registration Email OSP@srph.tamhsc.edu
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University of Texas School of Public Health
The University of Texas School of Public Health offers several training courses. All courses are in English and are free.
Questions?
Email mch@uth.tmc.edu
University of Texas School of Public Health CoursesTitle CEUs Registration
| Community Leadership
1 DSHS certified CHW CEU (Competency: Knowledge Base) Registration and contact information |
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| Addressing Infant Mortality: Preconception Health 1.5 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competency: Knowledge Base, Teaching) Registration and contact information
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| Cultural Competence & Community Engagement 1.5 DSHS certified CHW CEUs (Competency: Communication, Organization, Interpersonal) Registration and contact information
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| Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 1 DSHS certified CHW CEU (Competencies: Knowledge Base, Teaching) Registration and contact information
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| Delivery and First Hour 1 DSHS CHW CEU (Competencies: Knowledge Base, Teaching) Registration and contact information
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| Better Together 3: Social Support in Prenatal Care 2 DSHS CHW CEUs (Competencies: Communication, Teaching, Organizational, Service Coordination) Registration and contact information
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| Developmental Delays: Fine & Gross Motor Skills 1.5 DSHS CHW CEUs (Competencies: Knowledge Base, Teaching) Registration and contact information
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| Nutrition and Exercise for Mental Wellness 1 DSHS CHW CEU (Competencies: Knowledge Base, Teaching) Registration and contact information
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| Overview of Mental Wellness 2 DSHS CHW CEUs (Competencies: Knowledge Base, Teaching) Registration and contact information
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Texas Health Steps Provider Education
Texas Health Steps offers free online modules. All are provided in English. View their registration information.
Steps for taking the modules:
- Create a Texas Health Steps account.
- Select the “Course” link at the top of the web page.
- In the Course Finder, select Promotor(a)/Community Health Worker Training and Certification Program from the “Accreditation” drop-down box.
- Select “Find” to search for courses that have been approved for CHWs. This will ensure that you will receive the certificate of completion specifically for community health workers/promotores.
- Scroll down to see the DSHS-certified courses.
- Enroll in the course.
- Complete the online pre-test.
- Thoroughly read the content of the module.
- Complete the on-line post-test.
- Complete the evaluation.
- Print the certificate. Save the certificate to send it with your CHW renewal application.
HHSC Early Childhood Intervention
ECI offers a free webinar in English titled, An Introduction to ECI for Community Health Workers
CEUs: 1 DSHS-certified CEU (Competency: Knowledge Base)
Registration: ECI Overview for CHWs
For questions contact, Tammy Miller at 512/776-4326 or tammy.miller@hhsc.state.tx.us
After completing the webinar, send an email to ECI_CEU@hhsc.state.tx.us requesting the survey link. After submiting the survey, you will be able to download your CEU certificate.
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