Table 1.

Theoretical Framework with Detailed Curriculum for Category 1 Community Health Worker Training¹⁶

Session	Title	Learning objectives	Competency domain	Format	Content	CEUs d	Additional assignments e
1	How CHWs Advocate	Discuss your interests Define CHW List roles of CHWs	Assessment	In-person	Community partners CHW role examples State CHW certification requirements	1	Ensure internet connection and device connectivity
2	The Importance of CHW Advocacy	Review CHW value and roles Describe telehealth logistics	Diversity and Inclusion Communication	Tele	CHW definitions Cultural sensitivity and disparities Making referrals Supporting CHWs Practicing with telehealth	1	Chapter 1, 2
3	Outreach:Working in Health care	Recognize care gaps Define HIPAA and PHI Identify ways to recruit patients	Disease Prevention and Management	Tele	System vs. provider vs. patient-related gaps Applying HIPAA and PHI to daily work Participation is voluntary	1	Chapter 3, 4
4	Outreach-Site Set-up	Increase awareness about eligibility Discuss clinic policies and procedures	Professional Practice	Tele	Clinic eligibility Medication eligibility Specific site logistics for set-up	1	Chapters 5, 6
5	Outreach Real-world Issues	Identify needs in Maslow's pyramid Decipher emergent vs. non-emergent situations Recognize learning styles	Community Health Practice	Tele	Details of Maslow's pyramid Triaging emergencies Building trust Stages of changes Auditory, visual, tactile learners	1	Chapters 7, 8 Evaluation Post-test

^a Category 1 CHWs have training in health outreach and advocacy, work in community organizations, and focus on outreach and awareness.

^b Category 2 CHWs have training in chronic conditions, work in primary care clinics/community organizations, and focus on access to care and community relationships.

^c Category 3 CHWs have disease-specific training, work in community clinics, and focus on access and disease-specific interventions.

^d Texas Department of State Health Services Continuing Education Units.

^e Reading assignments from Tomando Control de Salud.²⁰

CHW, Community Health Worker; HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; PHI, Protected Health Information.