COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM
Why is CHAP Vital for Tribal Communities?
Wrap Around Care.
Creates wrap around care and referral services for Tribes.
Increased Access.
Competency based, skilled providers who increase access to care.
Sustainability.
Creates a career path for AI/AN providers.
Community Care.
Home grown, culturally knowledgeable and respected providers.
Tribal Sovereignty.
Tribes can tailor their programs to their needs.
Native Made.
Uniquely developed for Alaskans by Alaskan and the same is true for Northwest Tribes.
Increased Workforce.
Increases AI/AN Providers and local workforce.
Growth.
Extend the reach of services into hard to access areas.
CHAP ECHO Learning Collaborative
2nd Tuesday of Every Other Month @ 9am PT
Description
The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) ECHO Learning Collaborative is designed to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern standards of care through bringing together several types of practitioners, including Dental Health Aide Therapists (DHATs), Behavioral Health Aides and Practitioners (BHA/Ps), and Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/Ps). These series can be accessed on the Indian Country ECHO platform. Click the button below to learn more!