Alabama HB588 establishes the Community Health Worker Certification Act, creating a board to oversee certification, training, and competency.

Alabama HB588, the Community Health Worker Certification Act, creates the Community Health Worker Certification Board to oversee the certification of community health workers. The board will establish a core competency skills framework, including communication, interpersonal skills, and public health knowledge. Training programs will be offered through public K-12 career technical schools, public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education, and other approved providers. Certification is voluntary unless required by employers.

Alabama HB588 establishes the Community Health Worker Certification Act, creating a board to oversee certification, training, and competency.

Alabama HB588, the Community Health Worker Certification Act, creates the Community Health Worker Certification Board to oversee the certification of community health workers. The board will establish a core competency skills framework, including communication, interpersonal skills, and public health knowledge. Training programs will be offered through public K-12 career technical schools, public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education, and other approved providers. Certification is voluntary unless required by employers.