Two new continuing education courses are now available on the Distance Learning Network—perfect for refreshing your knowledge and earning CE credit! Influenza Update 2025–2026 (2 CE) Every flu season brings new questions. This course helps you: Vaccines 101: Introduction, Administration, and Special Considerations (2 CE) Build a strong foundation in immunization practices. Learn about: https://anthc.remote-learner.net
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. Changes are marked as follows: Sec. A1.20.010. Definitions. 14. “BLS” means Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers/Professionals certification, which must include certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) techniques based upon training equivalent to that required for completion of a CPR course certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Sec. B2.20.200. Behavioral Health Aide …
The ANTHC BHA Department is proud to present the very first edition of our new quarterly newsletter!
Over the past several months, CHAPCB has undertaken a comprehensive revision of the Standards and Procedures. This project aimed to reorganize the content by Health Aide discipline while incorporating amendments through the standard amendment process. We now invite all involved parties to thoroughly review the updated materials. Your careful attention is essential, as all partners share the responsibility of staying informed and aligned with these Standards and Procedures. Your review is vital to our collective success. We encourage everyone to engage …
Health Aides you are invited you to participate in an important usability evaluation of new HIV, PrEP, and Harm Reduction flip book modules designed specifically for Native communities. They are designed to support the work of Community Health Educators, CHRs, Health Aides, Peer Navigators, and Public Health Nurses in a variety of formats—from interactive flip books to adaptable PowerPoint presentations. You can access the information by clicking on each link below and lastly complete the survey. The evaluation includes four …
November 3-6, 2025. ANTHC’s Integrated Health Aide Forum will be held at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center—the same location as the forum in 2024. We are excited to give you a glimpse of what we currently have as presenters for our CHAP Forum. The topics we currently have are: The list will grow to a total of 23 to 24 presenters as we get closer to the date. We are expecting registration to start on August 1st, …
There was a CHAM update on April 14. Please make sure to review the Release Notes to see what has changed! Make sure you see Version 9.4 ATTENTION: You will need to clear your browser history to view and accept the release notes and to see all new content. If you are using the iCHAM
If you know of any CHA/Ps who have gone above and beyond and deserve to be recognized, please take the time to fill out this form. Once submitted, it will be reviewed and posted on the akchap.org website and the ANTHC CHAP Facebook group. Statewide – Alaska CHA/P Spotlight
Listen to Host Dr. Anne Zink and her guests, two Community Health Aides for the Eastern Aleutian Tribes, Joe McMillan and Melinda Johnson, discuss rural health care in Alaska. AK Public Media: Community Health Aides | Line One
Congratulations to Karen and Marilyn (BBAHC) for completing biennial skills!
Congratulations to Ag’ya (Manokotak), Rehanna (Aleknagik), Caelan (BBAHC Itinerant), Betsy (Klawock), and Jennifer (Noatak) for completing Session III!
During the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) meeting on January 15, 2025 the following amendments were made to the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures. Sec. 2.40.100. BHA I Training, Practicum, and Experience Requirements (page 43) Sec. 2.40.200. BHA II Training, Practicum, and Experience Requirements (page 45) Sec. 2.40.300 BHA III Training, Practicum, and Experience Requirements (page 46) Sec. 2.40.100 BHP Training, Practicum, and Experience Requirements (page 47) The application documents have been updated to reflect these changes. You may …
We’d like to congratulate our 2024 DHA Star Awardees! Rising Star: Hannah Dobson, PDHA II (Haines, AK) Shining Star: Erik Linduska, DHAT (Kodiak, AK) North Star: Conan Murat, DHATP (Bethel, AK)
Lucy, was the first Community Health Aide instructor at the ANTHC CHAP training center.Today is her last day working as an instructor here at ANTHC CHAP. We will miss you Lucy and we thank you for all you have done paving the way for the other CHP instructors and teaching the many community health aides all over our big state. You are an inspiration, furthering your education and we wish you the best in your new path in life!
Congratulations to Kate and Mick who got an award for outstanding service and to Rosie for receiving the length of service award (41 years) from the Indian Health Service! Thank you all for serving the people of our great big state of Alaska!
CHA/Ps from across the state: Please help the CHAM revision team by completing the short CHA/P Input to CHAM Survey by either clicking on the following link or copying/pasting in Chrome or pointing your phone at the QR code and clicking on the yellow box that pops up.
Here is the downloadable CHAP Forum Agenda. Click the link at the bottom to download.
BHAs will be gathering on November 4-6, 2024 to be a part of the Integrated Health Aide Forum held in Anchorage, AK at the Egan Center. See the draft BHA Forum Agenda here.
During the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) meeting on October 10-11, 2024 the following amendments were made to the CHAPCB Standards and Procedures. Sec. 2.20.110 CHA I Competencies. (page 19)A certified community health aide I must successfully demonstrate and maintain…(c) satisfactory performance in the following skills:(4) performance and interpretation of the following lab tests and procedures:(F) urine pregnancy test Sec. 2.20.110 CHA I Competencies. (page 20)A certified community health aide I must successfully demonstrate and maintain…(c) satisfactory performance …
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Congratulations to Sarah and Kimasook (both from Noorvik) on completing your Re-Entries! They will be back in the workforce as Community Health Aides.
A heartfelt thank you to the Community Health Aides all over Alaska! Your tireless dedication and unwavering support for our communities, whether during the day, after hours, on weekends or middle of the night, do not go unnoticed. Your efforts are critical for the health and survival of our people. We deeply appreciate your time, compassion, and commitment. Thank you for all that you do! We are celebrating Community Health Aide Appreciation Day!
The next Community Health Aide Program Certification Board meeting is scheduled for October 10-11, 2024. Complete applications received by September 30, 2024 will be reviewed for final determination on October 10, 2024. Due to Certification Board meeting activities, requests for Temporary Certification will not be processed from September 30, 2024 through October 25, 2024. Submit questions and applications by email to: chapcb@anthc.org
Kate Manyoky, PA/CHAP Instructor, Outstanding Service Medal.Rose Cysewski, Senior Office Assistant, 41 years of service.Mick Bakker, PA/CHAP Instructor, Outstanding Service Medal. They contribute so much to CHAP, they are a pleasure to work with and we appreciate their service, congratulations!