Training
CHW Training Programs in South Dakota
The following CHW Training Programs are offered in South Dakota. For organizations seeking reimbursement for CHW services, it is important to confirm that a training program is approved by the payer source prior to an individual beginning a training program. Additional training programs are available, but may not always align with reimbursement for CHW services, depending on the payer source.
Full CHW Training Programs

Lake Area Technical College
Community Healthcare Worker Training Program
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Associates Degree

Indian Health Service
Community Health Representative Training Program
- Basic Training (web-based)
- Advanced Training (web-based)
- Specialized Training (onsite)
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Specified Training Programs

Family Spirit®
Home Visiting Program

National Diabetes Prevention Program
Lifestyle Coach Training
Kayla Magee

Better Choices, Better Health® SD
Lay Leader Training
Additional Training Programs
Training Programs Eligible for Medicaid Reimbursement
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Agency Addendum to the South Dakota Medicaid Provider Agreement provides a complete summary of details required for an organization to become a Medicaid agency and (based on training completed by CHWs) receive reimbursement for CHW services.