Training Program Renewal Information
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Training Program Renewal
What is required to renew an IDPH-certified CHW training program certification?
IDPH will require a brief annual update so that IDPH can ensure the training program’s information remains current. IDPH will also conduct an on-site monitoring visit at least every two years to confirm that the program meets all requirements.
How long will it take to renew the IDPH-certified CHW training program certification?
After you submit the third annual update in the three-year certification period, IDPH will email you to confirm the update was successfully submitted. If IDPH needs more information, it will contact the program lead and program administrator by email. Once IDPH has received the completed update and request for renewal, it will notify you of approval by email within 90 days.
If you are not receiving emails from the IL CHW Certification Program, check your spam or junk mail folder.
How does a training program renew its certification?
To renew the training program certification, IDPH will send reminder emails to the program administrator and program lead to complete annual updates. The purpose of the annual update is to confirm that all changes for the year have been reported and that the program plans to continue operating the following year.
Training program sponsors will request certification renewal during their final annual update of the three-year certification period. IDPH will renew certification if the program continues to meet state requirements.
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Reinstatement of a Lapsed Training Program Certification
What is a lapsed IDPH-certified CHW training program certification?
Certification will lapse if the training program does not recertify. This may be because the training program decided to discontinue the program for a time or because they failed to renew in time.
How long does the reinstatement approval process take?
IDPH will reinstate or deny reinstatement of a training program application within 90 days of receiving a complete application.
If you are not receiving emails from the IL CHW Certification Program, check your spam or junk mail folder.
How does an IDPH-certified CHW training program reinstate a lapsed training program certification?
To reinstate a lapsed training program certification, the training program must complete and submit the training program reinstatement application.
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When a CHW Training Program Does Not Meet Requirements
Why would an initial training program application be denied?
If IDPH finds that a proposed program is not eligible to apply or does not meet IDPH program requirements, it will notify the sponsor by email about the denial. The notice will explain the reasons for the denial and inform the sponsor whether they can resubmit an application with required changes or revisions.
What happens when an IDPH-certified CHW training program is not in compliance with requirements?
IDPH may find that an IDPH-certified CHW training program no longer meets state certification requirements during a routine visit, a review of an annual update, investigation of a complaint, or if required information is not submitted. IDPH will notify the point of contact by email about findings of non-compliance and explain the reasons for the finding.
The training program will have 10 business days to submit a written improvement plan that includes goals, strategies, and completion dates to address findings.
Continued non-compliance may result in probation or suspension. To learn more about the terms of probation and suspension, refer to Administrative Rules Section 951.500 Probation and Suspension of Program.