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. Changes are marked as follows: Strikethrough = removed content. Underline = new content The following amendment was approved on June 11, 2026. Sec. C1.30.200. CHA Re-Entry. If …

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BHA Newsletter Summer 2026

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The Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) and the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) identified a need to establish a standardized process to vet and approve individuals who conduct Biennial Skills Evaluations (BSEs). In response, the Alaska Association of CHAP Directors, the Academic Review Committee, and CHAP Training Centers have collaborated to develop and approve a standardized vetting process for Biennial Skills evaluators. This process was presented to the CHAPCB and formally approved on June 11, 2026. This initiative …

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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 …

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The next Community Health Aide Program Certification Board meeting is scheduled for June 10-11, 2026. Complete applications received by June 1, 2026 will be reviewed for final determination on June 10, 2026. Current CHAPCB forms and links to the electronic application can be access via the “Application Forms” tab, then select your Health Aide discipline (BHA, CHA, DHA) in the left panel. Due to Certification Board meeting activities, requests for Temporary Certification will not be processed from May 15, 2026 …

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2026 BHA Forum

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During the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB) meeting on January 13-14, 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 January 14, 2026 at: www.akchap.org/chapcb/standards-and-procedures. If you would like to learn more about the process …

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The next Community Health Aide Program Certification Board meeting is scheduled for January 13-14, 2026. Complete applications received by January 5, 2026 will be reviewed for final determination on January 13, 2026. Current CHAPCB forms and links to the electronic application can be access via the “Application Forms” tab, then select your Health Aide discipline (BHA, CHA, DHA) in the left panel. Due to Certification Board meeting activities, requests for Temporary Certification will not be processed from December 19, 2025 …

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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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