Maryland AHEC Training Community Health Worker Program
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CHW Training in Western Maryland

AHEC West’s CHW program is designed for the workforce serving Western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Hybrid delivery with live evening sessions and self-paced coursework, taught by practitioners with deep regional experience.

🏅 MDH Accredited 💻 Hybrid Format
100
Classroom Hours
40
Practicum Hours
9
Core Competencies

Fall 2026 Cohort

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Dates
August 17 – September 21, 2026
No class September 7 (Labor Day)
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Schedule
Mon / Wed / Fri
5:00 – 8:00 PM
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Format
Hybrid
Live virtual sessions + self-paced online
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Tuition
$1,400
Payment plans available
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Contact
Joy Taylor, Program Director
301-777-9150
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About the Program

Training built for where you’ll actually work.

AHEC West’s CHW program is designed from the ground up for the workforce serving rural and small-town communities across Western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Whether you’re starting your career or adding a credential to your current role, this program gives you the tools, certification, and network to make a measurable difference in your community.

✓ 100 hours of live classroom instruction
✓ 40-hour supervised field practicum
✓ 9 Maryland Department of Health core competencies
✓ Regionally relevant curriculum for Appalachian communities
✓ Payment plans and employer-sponsored options available

AHEC West at a Glance

Location 39 Baltimore Street, Suite 201, Cumberland, MD 21502
Service Area Garrett, Allegany, Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties (MD) & Mineral County (WV)
Phone 301-777-9150
Email info@ahecwest.org
Website ahecwest.org
Established 1976 — celebrating 50 years

Ready to Get Started?

Register for the Fall 2026 cohort. Classes begin August 17.

Register Now →