Community Health Aide Program
Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/Ps) are the front line of care in more than 170 rural villages. CHA/Ps work within the guidelines of the Alaska Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) in assessing and providing acute, preventive, chronic, and emergent care to residents of their respective communities.
Community Health Aide News and Events
Read the latest updates on Community Health Aide (CHA) trainings, meetings, and statewide initiatives.
CHA News
CHAM Update 9.6
There was a CHAM update on 6/15/2026. Please review the Release Notes to see what has changed! Make sure you see Version 9.6 ATTENTION: You will need to clear your browser history to view and accept the release notes and to see all
Congratulations for completing SIII
Congratulations to Gladys (Ambler), Terri (Mountain Village), Candace (Atka), Rina (South Naknek), and Arabella (Cantwell) for completing Session III training in Anchorage.
New CE available
The News You Can Use on Diabetes, 2nd quarter, is now available on the Distance Learning Network. This issue covers four practical topics for supporting patients with diabetes: Health Aides can earn CE credit while gaining tools to support Alaska
NEW! CHAP Cancer Education (1 CE)
We are excited to announce a new continuing education course developed by the Distance Learning Network (DLN) and CHS Wellness and Prevention. The CE is available in the DLN learning management system. Cancer Education – Foundations for Community Health Aides (1
CHA Events
Learn about the Community Health Aide Program
CHAP Overview for New Providers
The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) was developed in the 1960s to meet the healthcare needs of Alaska Native People living in remote villages.
Click the link below to learn more about this unique program, of which you are now a part.
CHAP Overview for CHAP Directors
This overview is designed specifically for CHAP Directors. It provides a detailed description of the Community Health Aide Program and Basic Training, with an emphasis on the CHAP Director’s responsibilities.
Click the link below to learn more.