Purpose

The purpose of the Board and 272 CMR 2.00 is to govern the certification and practice of Certified Community Health Workers in Massachusetts by establishing the scope of practice and standards of conduct for all community health workers certified by the Board of Certification of Community Health Workers, the standards and requirements for community health worker education and training programs in Massachusetts, and the eligibility requirements and administrative procedures for the issuance of certificates to qualified applicants and the renewal of such certificates, in order to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of all people in the Commonwealth.