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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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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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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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)

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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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Our DHAT Class of 2026 has started classes this summer, we are excited to have Riley O’brien (Sponsored by Southcentral Foundation) and Brianna Morrison (Sponsored by Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium) in our program!

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The next Integrated Health Aide Forum is scheduled for Monday, Nov 4 – Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, at 8:00 am daily located at the Egan Center. The Awards Ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 6. The goal at each CHAP Forum is 24 CE hours for CHA/Ps. We hope to see you there!

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