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Admission to the certificate program occurs three times each year – fall, spring, and summer semesters. The application process will remain open year-round, and each applicant will be associated with the next available cohort. Students may be added to a waitlist or admitted to the next available cohort with an open seat.

We are an approved program by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Applicants qualified for admission must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Be a United States Citizen or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States
  • Demonstrate commitment to improving access for underserved communities- Applicants currently living in West Dayton/Trotwood will be considered with the highest priority.

*Students accepted into the program must maintain all admission requirements from the time of acceptance until their program start date.

*Students must complete 130 hours of a community-based practicum as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing for state certification. Kettering College assists students to identify and complete the required community-based practicum with local hospitals, healthcare providers, and nonprofit organizations. Students may not miss more than 5 days of class to be eligible for certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Community Health Worker Application

APPLY TODAY FOR CHW PROGRAM

To Apply:

  • Click on this link and enter an email and password to create your application login.
  • Once you are logged into the application portal, select “Community Health Work Certification” as your application level.
  • Fill out all questions and click “submit.”

If you have any questions throughout the application process please reach out to admissions@kc.edu and we would be happy to assist you with the application.

  • Application Process

    • APPLICATION PROCESS

      • Eligible applications will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis
      • Applicants will be asked to write a short paragraph on “Why I want to be a Community Health Worker”
      • Applicants may be required to have a phone or video interview as a part of the admission process
      • Applications for the fall 2023 semester open June 1 and close August 1, 2023 – see application deadlines below for future semesters.
      • The Fall 2023 offer of admissions will be sent no later than August 15, 2023.
      • Those who qualify for admission but are not admitted for the Fall semester will be automatically considered for the Spring semester of 2024.
      • This resource is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,847,399.00 with $0 from nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

  • Deadlines

    • SPRING ADMISSION DEADLINES

      Applications are due by October 31

      · Applications received after October are considered for program admission to fill any available spots after initial offers of admission have been made.

      · The Kettering College offer of admission is communicated by the end of November. An admitted student has 10 business days from the offer date to either accept or decline the offer of admission.

      · Proof of high school diploma or GED is due by mid-December.

      · Students added to the wait list may receive notification of the admission decision by mid-November and have 10 business days to accept or decline.

      · See College website and/or Program handbook for specific deadlines

    • SUMMER ADMISSION DEADLINES

      Applications are due by February 28

      · Applications received after February are considered for program admission to fill any available spots after initial offers of admission have been made.

      · The Kettering College offer of admission is communicated by the end of March. An admitted student has 10 business days from the offer date to either accept or decline the offer of admission.

      · Proof of high school diploma or GED is due by mid-April.

      · Students added to the wait list may receive notification of the admission decision by mid-April and have 10 business days to accept or decline.

      · See College website and/or Program handbook for specific deadlines

      Students must complete Community Health Worker Certificate Program application on college website. This application will include the required information from the applicant to stay compliant with HRSA requirements.

    • FALL ADMISSION DEADLINES

      Applications are due by August 1

      • Eligible applications will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis
      • Applications open June 1 and close August 1 – see application deadlines below for future semesters.
      • The Fall offer of admissions will be sent no later than August 15, 2023.
      • Those who qualify for admission but are not admitted for the Fall semester will be automatically considered for the Spring semester.
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