Oregon Health Authority
Office of Equity and Inclusion - Chapter 950
Division 60
TRADITIONAL HEALTH WORKERS
950-060-0020
Community Health Worker, Peer Wellness Specialist, Personal Health Navigator Certification Requirements
(1) To be certified as a community health worker, peer wellness specialist, or personal health navigator, an individual shall:
(a) Complete all required training offered by an Authority approved 80-hour training program for that individual’s traditional health worker (THW) type;
(b) Complete an Authority approved oral health training;
(c) Complete all application requirements to be in the state registry;
(d) Complete the Authority certification process; and
(e) Be successfully accepted into the state registry.
(2) Individuals who hold national or non-Oregon state certification and are in good standing with their certifying body may be granted reciprocity or receive equivalent credit for previously completed training. The Authority shall determine the criteria for reciprocity and equivalent credit.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665
Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635
History:
DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0310, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023
DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018
DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16
DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13
DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14