Military and Veteran Community Health Worker Certification

This course prepares participants to support the health and well-being of individuals including military service members, veterans, and their families. The course combines Community Health Worker (CHW) core competencies with military cultural competence, emphasizing health education, care coordination, resource navigation, advocacy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health. Upon successful completion, participants will be prepared to serve in healthcare, public health, veteran service organizations, and community-based settings that support military-connected populations.

  • 68 learners

    Enrolled

  • 4 hours

    Video duration

  • 27 hours

    Course duration

  • 4 Ebooks

    Free of charge

    Veterans may face housing or food insecurities: This is an example of how a trained CHW can help:

    • Benefits & Resource Navigation

      Assisting a veteran with enrolling in VA healthcare and connecting them to local housing and food assistance programs.

    What We Offer

    What's included in this online course?

    A step-by-step guide

    VSSN's expertise in serving the Military and Veteran communities will help you become an expert in Community Health Worker core competencies with military cultural competence, emphasizing health education, care coordination, resource navigation, advocacy, trauma-informed care, and behavioral health. 

    Study at your own pace

    You can enroll in this course whenever you want, and study at your own time and pace.

    Unique learning experience

    You will not learn just by watching many hours of videos. We are offering interactive courses with different media and quizzes, to improve your knowledge.

    VSSN Course Design Team

    VSSN Learn is an online education platform operated by the Veterans Supplemental Support Network (VSSN). The team is dedicated to preparing professionals and aspiring leaders to serve military-connected communities. The platform features specialized, accredited training, such as the Pathways: Reentry to Purpose program, which equips justice-involved veterans for careers as Community Health Workers. 
    Patrick Jones - Course author