Texas Sets 180-Hour CHW/Promotor(a) Curriculum; Training Centers Must Align by Aug. 1, 2026
DSHS's updated CHW core competencies took effect February 1, 2026. Initial certification curricula must now include at least 180 hours, nine modules, and 20 hours for each competency, including the new Evaluation and Research Skills competency.
Existing CHW and instructor certifications are not affected; training centers must have the new module certified by July 31 and use aligned curricula by August 1. The DSHS page does not state that most training is paused statewide.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, February 1). Texas Sets 180-Hour CHW/Promotor(a) Curriculum; Training Centers Must Align by Aug. 1, 2026. Primary source: Texas DSHS — CHW Program. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/tx-chw-certification-180-hours-2026
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