Standards & Procedures
The Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards & Procedures (S&P) is the guiding document for Health Aide certification, practice, training, and program oversight in Alaska.
Guiding Document
The Community Health Aide Program Certification Board Standards and Procedures (S&P) is the foundational document that governs all aspects of CHAPCB’s work. It outlines training requirements, certification pathways, and scope of practice. This document ensures consistency, accountability, and quality across all certified programs and providers.
For historical reasons, the term “community health aides” encompasses a range of health aide disciplines and levels of practice.
The CHAPCB S&P serve as the guiding program and certification document and describes the:
- Authority and Scope
- Definitions
- Scope of practice
- Qualifications for certification
- Requirements for training and supervision
- Requirements for training centers
- Suspension and appeals processes
- Board procedures
Amendment Process
To propose an amendments, you may submit the information outlined on the document titled “Proposed Amendment – Cover Sheet” via email to: chapcb@anthc.org
Recent Amendments
June 2026 – CHAPCB Standards and Procedures
During the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) meeting on June 10-11, 2026, the following amendments were made to the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures. Changes are marked as follows: These updates reflect our continued commitment to improving processes and supporting our partners. The application documents will be updated to reflect these changes. You may access a copy of the full CHAPCB Standards and Procedures, as amended June 11, 2026 at: www.akchap.org/chapcb/standards-and-procedures. If you would like to learn more about the process for proposing amendments to CHAPCB Standards and Procedures, please email: chapcb@anthc.org. Sec. B2.20.100. Behavioral Health Aide I Training, Practicum, and Experience
Notice of Amendments to Requirements for Community Health Aide Re-Entry
The Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) has an established process for receiving and considering proposed amendments to the Standards and Procedures (S&P). Through the work of the Alaska Association of CHAP Directors, Academic Review Committee, and CHAP Training Center Managers, the CHAPCB received proposals to amend S&P Section C1.30.200. CHA Re-entry.
October 2025 – CHAPCB Standards & Procedures
During the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) meeting on October 1-2, 2025, the following amendments were made to the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures.
CHAPCB Standards and Procedures
Chapter A: General
Chapter A-1: General Provisions
Chapter A-2: Certification of Behavioral Health Aides, Behavioral Health Practitioners, Community Health Aides, Community Health Practitioners, and Dental Health Aides.
Chapter A-3: Investigations, Discipline, Suspension, or Revocation
Chapter A-4: Hearings, Requests for Reconsideration, and Appeals
Chapter A-5: Transitional and Temporary Certification
Chapter A-6: Board Procedure
Chapter A-7: Amendments
Chapter A-8: Temporary Emergency Guidance
Chapter B: Behavioral Health Aide
Chapter B-1: Behavioral Health Aide Certification and Recertification
- Article 10. Term of Certificate
- Article 20. BHA Initial Qualifications
- Article 30. BHA Recertification and Re-entry
Chapter B-2: Standards for Behavioral Health Aides and Behavioral Health Practitioners
- Article 10. BHA Supervision and Scope of Practice
- Article 20. Behavioral Health Aide and Practitioner Training, Practicum, Experience, and Supervision
- Article 30. BHA/P Competencies: Knowledge and Skills
Chapter B-3: BHA Continuing Education
Chapter B-4: Certification of BHA Training Centers
Chapter B-5: Behavioral Health Aide and Practitioner Curricula
- Article 10. Behavioral Health Aide and Practitioner Curricula
- Article 20. BHA/P Training Curriculum Review and Approval
Chapter B-6: Behavioral Health Academic Review Committee
Chapter C: Community Health Aide/Practioner
Chapter C-1: Community Health Aide and Community Health Practitioner Certification and Recertification
- Article 10. Term of Certificate
- Article 20. CHA Initial Qualifications
- Article 30. CHA Recertification and Re-entry
Chapter C-2: Standards for Community Health Aides and Community Health Practitioners
- Article 10. CHA Supervision and Scope of Practice
- Article 20. Community Health Aide and Practitioner Training and Education Requirements, Competencies
Chapter C-3: CHA Continuing Education
Chapter C-4: Certification of CHA/P Training Centers
- Article 10. Training Programs, Facilities, and Training Staff
- Article 20. Types of CHA/P Training Center Certification and Recertification
- Article 30. Continuing Requirements
- Article 40. CHA/P Training Center Sanctions
Chapter C-5: Certification of CHA/P Training Curriculum and the Alaska Community Health Aide/Practitioner Manual (CHAM)
Chapter C-6: Academic Review Committee
Chapter D: Dental Health Aide
Chapter D-1: Dental Health Aide Certification and Recertification
- Article 10. Term of Certificate
- Article 20. DHA Initial Qualifications
- Article 30. DHA Recertification and Re-entry
- Article 40. Multiple Simultaneous Employers and Change of Employer
Chapter D-2: Standards for Dental Health Aides
- Article 10. DHA Supervision and Scope of Practice Prior to Certification
- Article 20. Dental Health Aide Prerequisites, Education, Preceptorships, Supervision, and Scope of Practice
- Article 30. Skillsets
Chapter D-3: DHA Continuing Education
Chapter D-4: DHA Training Programs
- Article 10. Training Facilities, Staff, Administration, and Curriculum
- Article 20. DHA Training Curriculum