FREE Basics · Community Health Workers10 things to know about community health workers.
Ten short cards. One thing to try from each. A 10-question check and a Category Qwest board to play. Free for everyone, no sign-up.
Takes about 20 minutes. Works on any phone, tablet or computer.
Your progress
One card at a time.
Read the card, then do the "Try this." Tap I tried this to earn 5 coins. Use the arrow keys to flip cards.
Read Thing 5 twice. Knowing what CHWs do not do is what makes clinics and clients trust them.
10 questions. One per thing.
Pick an answer to see if you got it. Each right answer earns 10 coins. Score 8 or more to earn the Basics badge.
Pick a square. Answer. Score.
Five categories from the 10 Things and the first CHW Pro units. Get three right in a row for a streak bonus.
Become a community health worker.
CHW Pro turns these 10 things into a career: 160 training hours in 12 units aligned to the C3 national standard, the CHW Qwest, unit exams, a final exam and the My Healthy IDEAS capstone. Add the optional 130-hour practicum log. A training certificate, not a state certification.
- CHW Pro (160 hrs): $495
- Includes all of Digital Health Navigator Pro
- Single unit eBooks $9.99
- Schools, CTE and agencies: ask about group licenses
Welcome from Coach Lucy and Dr. Rob
Welcome. You may already be the person your neighbors call when they need help. Community health workers turn that trust into a profession.
These 10 things show what CHWs do, where they work and where the role ends. Try one thing from each card, then test yourself on the board.
When you are ready, CHW Pro gives you the full training, step by step. We are cheering for you.
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Good to know
Is it really free?
Yes. The 10 Things cards, the eBook, the quick check and the Category Qwest board are free for everyone, with no sign-up.
Where are my coins saved?
On this device, in your browser. Sign in to the FFH Academy to bank coins to your locker.
Does this make me a certified CHW?
No. The Basics are a free introduction. CHW Pro is a 160-hour training program; certification rules depend on your state.
What comes after the Basics?
Digital Health Navigator Pro, then CHW Foundations or CHW Pro. See the full ladder.