Community Health Aide Program

The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) consists of a network of approximately 550 Community Health Aides/Practitioners (CHA/Ps) in over 170 rural Alaska villages. CHA/Ps work within the guidelines of the Alaska Community Health Aide Manual (CHAM) in assessing and providing emergent, acute, and chronic care to residents of their respective communities. Alaska CHA/Ps are the front line of healthcare in their communities.

Announcement:

Exam for CHP

Beginning on June 1, 2024, Exam for CHP will be an online test; the paper exam will be retired and
no longer accepted.

For information about the Exam for CHP: go to Resources > Preceptorship Guidelines and view Process for CHP Exam 5/2024

Current Community
Health Aides

Community Health Aide News

Congratulations Award Winners

Congratulations to Kate and Mick who got an award for outstanding service and to Rosie for receiving the length of service award (41 years) from the Indian Health Service! Thank …

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Community Health Aide Meetings & Events

There are currently no upcoming events.