Certification training participant qualifications: 1. Must be a Texas resident aged 16 years or older who can listen, speak, read, and write Mandarin (simplified or traditional Chinese) 2. Citizenship and permanent residence are NOT required (you do not have to be a citizen of the United States or have permanent residence (green card) in order to participate) 3. There are no restrictions on education or background (medical and health-related education is not required) 4. Must be willing to provide cancer-related education and services to Chinese community members 5. Need to have basic computer skills (able to use the Internet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Email) 6. Need to be able to take online courses

Yes, as long as they are a Chinese-speaking resident of the state of Texas, at least 16 years old, and able to take online courses. Please make sure they are also aware of the registration deadline and training program completion deadline.

If you have any questions or concerns about our program, you can contact our research team. Our preferred method of contact is through email (tamuchw@gmail.com).

Although there are over 4,000 officially certified CHWs in Texas, there are only 8 Chinese-speaking CHWs across the state of Texas. This shows that Asian communities have long been ignored by both the United States and Texas governments. As a result, Asian communities have been medically underserved, receiving fewer healthcare education opportunities and services. More information about CHW certification can be found on the Texas Department of State Health Services website: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/chw.aspx.

Please register using the link provided below. We will be doing a preliminary screening to ensure that you are eligible to participate in this training. If you pass the screening, we will send you the training information via email. Registration deadline: Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/y6tbmzm4

The deadline to register is September 30, 2020. If you miss this deadline and would still like to participate in the training program, you may send us an email at tamuchw@gmail.com. Depending on how many spots we have available, we may consider allowing you to participate in the training program.

Computer requirements: Windows 7,8,10, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Leopard, or any newer version Speaker Software: Microsoft Office: The software includes Word and PowerPoint. If you can't buy this software, you can download it from http://www.openoffice.org free OpenOffice, which includes similar products We strongly recommend using Google Chrome as the web browser for this certification training. This browser is relatively secure and provides Internet plug-ins at startup, so you don't need to update them. This course is also available in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari; however, you may need to update your Internet browser.

Our Chinese CHW certification training program is free. Most training programs cost ~$1,000, but if you participate in our program, we will waive this fee for you.

The training is only offered in Mandarin (simplified Chinese). Due to financial constraints, we have only completed the Mandarin (simplified Chinese) version of the training. If we obtain additional funding in the future, we would be more than happy to make the training in Cantonese, traditional Chinese, or other languages.

This is a 160-hour self-paced training program, so it depends on the schedule you decide to set for yourself. The only requirement is that it must be completed by the deadline.

There are 4 things you need to complete-- 1. You must complete all the online modules, online assignments, and online quizzes in the CHW certified training course. 2. You must receive an average grade of at least 60 on the online assignments 3. You must receive an average grade of at least 60 on the post-test quizzes given at the end of each of the 30 modules 4. You must complete a 20-hour internship related to Chinese American health and/or cancer prevention and upload the completed internship form to the training website (we strongly recommend for you to start your internships as early as possible to avoid last minute submissions) We have provided this training to 46 previous trainees. All previous trainees have successfully completed this CHW certification within 3 months. This program is extremely qualified to assist you in your process of becoming a CHW.

Please visit the Texas DSHS website to submit the initial CHW application and learn more about this process: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/chw/CertRequire.aspx

You are encouraged to serve as many Chinese community members as possible. Keep in mind that the Chinese-speaking community members served should reside in Texas, be between the ages of 18 and 75, and should not have any history of cancer. In the three-month online follow-up survey, we will ask you how many community members you have served since the completion of your CHW online certification course. We encourage you to continue serving these community members in the future as a certified CHW.

Your personal information will be kept confidential. Only our research team will have access to your information. Any future publications related to this training program will not reveal your personal information.

You can complete an internship in the following ways: 1. Work as a volunteer with a health agency/social service agency/Chinese American community organization 2. Work with other CHWs 3. Serve a community center, church, hospital, or school 4. Participate as a volunteer in different community activities, such as Houston Chinese Health Week The internship must be related to Chinese American health and/or cancer prevention. Please note that the internship form must be signed by the relevant organizations or individual. Internship forms can be found on the course internship section of the training website. Please upload your completed form to that section. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to keep you safe, please avoid crowds during your internship. Since finding an internship can be difficult and time-consuming, we encourage you to look for internships while taking your CHW online certification course.

If you are struggling to find an available internship, you may contact us at tamuchw@gmail.com. We will try our best to help you finish your internship requirement.

Among the many benefits of participating in this Chinese CHW certification training program are: 1. A better understanding of cancer that is relevant to you and your family 2. An in-depth knowledge of how to prevent cancer 3. Increased awareness of health issues affecting your community 4. Increased knowledge on how to best serve and give back to your community

To show our appreciation for your support of our program: 1. The first 300 participants who complete the online certification training course and fill out both pre-class and post-class questionnaires, will receive a $25 Amazon eGift card. 2. Three months after completing the course, there will be an online follow-up survey. The first 300 participants that complete this survey will also receive a $25 Amazon eGift card.

This training program is supported by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

Yes, our research team owns the copyright to this training program. Please do not share any information from this training program with other individuals without permission.