AHEC West Learning Academy

Training & Education

AHEC West offers accredited, professional training for Community Health Workers and Certified Peer Recovery Specialists across Western Maryland. Our programs meet you where you are — live virtual instruction, flexible scheduling, and direct pathways to state certification.

Access course portal at training.ahecwest.org

OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS

Workforce Development

Community Health Worker Training

Maryland's state-approved CHW certification program — 100 hours of live and virtual training plus a 40-hour practicum, preparing frontline health workers to serve communities across Western Maryland and beyond.

MDH Accredited Virtual Classroom 100 Hrs + 40-Hr Practicum Fall 2026 Cohort
Certification
Maryland Dept. of Health · Program No. 004-2020-G
Who It's For
Anyone 18+ with a high school diploma or GED who wants to serve their community
Trained to Date
3,000+ CHWs statewide
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Recovery & Wellness

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training

MABPCB-approved training for individuals who have lived experience with recovery and want to support others on their journey — earning state certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist.

MABPCB Approved Virtual 50 Hours Initial Training Fall 2026
Certification
Maryland Addictions & Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board
Who It's For
Individuals in recovery who want to support others professionally
Next Cohort
Fall 2026 — dates being finalized. Save your spot to be notified first.
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UPCOMING TRAINING

Open for Registration

Community Health Worker Training
Aug 17 – Sep 21, 2026
Open
Mon, Wed & Fri · 5:00–8:00 PM · Virtual via Zoom · $1,400 · No class Sep 7
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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training
Fall 2026 — Dates TBD
Coming Soon
Schedule being finalized · Virtual · Fee TBA
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Questions about scheduling or eligibility? Contact Joy Taylor, Program Director, at jtaylor@ahecwest.org.

AHEC West Learning Academy
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