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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 

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Alaska Native Family-Based, Financial  Incentives Intervention for Smoking Cessation The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Mayo Clinic are working together. We wish to learn ways to help Alaska Native people who smoke quit with help from family. To join in this research study you must:• Be an Alaska Native or American Indian person• Be 21 years or older• Currently smoke cigarettesThose who join this study will look over the materials we would like to use in the study. We …

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Issue highlights: CHA/P Re-Entry and Biennial Skills, October 2021 and January 2022 Certifications, CHAPCB Member Update, Linda Curda Retirement, CHAM Update, Dental Health Therapist Practitioner, BHA Curriculum Revision and Colorectal Screening

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Issue highlights: June 2021 Certifications COVID-19 Information Resources CHAP Redesigned Website 2021 DHAT Graduation Board Member Updates Behavioral Health Update Summary of Board Actions

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Issue highlights: February 2020 Certifications Certification Extensions Board Membership ANTHC CHAP Medical Director Weekly COVID-19 Meeting

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Highlights in this issue include: 2019 Behavioral Health Aide Forum September 2019 CHAPCB Certifications eCHAM Updates Metric Conversion

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