Establishes a certification process for community health workers in Alaska, including qualifications and regulations.

The bill establishes a certification process for community health workers in Alaska. It defines "certified community health worker" and "community health worker," and outlines the scope of practice for certified community health workers. The Department of Health is tasked with adopting regulations regarding certification, including education and training requirements, continuing education, and standards for education and training programs. The bill also allows for reciprocity agreements with other states.

Establishes a certification process for community health workers in Alaska, including qualifications and regulations.

The bill establishes a certification process for community health workers in Alaska. It defines "certified community health worker" and "community health worker," and outlines the scope of practice for certified community health workers. The Department of Health is tasked with adopting regulations regarding certification, including education and training requirements, continuing education, and standards for education and training programs. The bill also allows for reciprocity agreements with other states.