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Become an Oregon Health Authority Approved THW Training Program

Organizations or individuals who want to provide training or continuing education to Traditional Health Workers (THWs) must apply for approval from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). 

Important Update

Starting August 2025, OHA will review training applications quarterly. Plan ahead to meet these deadlines by submitting applications at least 120 days before the quarterly meeting dates listed below. OHA will be providing prereview of the curricula 45-days upon receiving the complete application once it submitted. If there are items missing, this may delay the review.  

Upcoming Review Dates:

  • February 5, 2026 - FULL
  • May 28, 2026 - Submit application by March 29 (5 spots available)
  • August 6, 2026 - Submit application by June 7
  • November 5, 2026 - Submit application by September 6

Download the application for New Application, Renewal Application, Continuing Education, or Submit a Waiver to Extend Training Period.

The following are the applications. Please download the correct evaluation and complete the forms. Save as PDF when completed. Important note: there are checklist within each application to help guide you.
  • Initial Training Program Application – use this application if you are submitting for the first time. Please reach be sure to instructional video for more information.
  • Renewal Application – use this application if you are a currently approved training program. Use the checklist to guide what needs to be submitted. *Coming soon - please use the "Initial Training Program Application" for now
  • "Waiver: Note if you need an extension to your already existing program. Look inside the Initial Application for the Waiver
  • Continuing Education Application – use this application when submitting a continuing education hours for Traditional Health Workers which will be posted on the Oregon Health Authority website. 

Review OHA Requirements 

Evaluation Rubric - When completing the application be sure to use the evaluation rubric below to help you meet each area. The evaluation rubric is what is used by the TEMPS committee to makes sure all elements are addressed. Click here for the Evaluation Rubric used by the TEMPS Committee when reviewing the application
Be sure to review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - this is a living document which is updated with tips and guidelines to assist applicants. Please be sure to review this document for tips and assistances to set you up for success. How to videos are also listed within the document.
Certificate of Completion Template provides samples of Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Participation which are requirements for the training programs. These templates are important to use to follow guidelines and support future registration. 

Submission of Materials

Email a PDF of your application to
THW.Program@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Subject: ATTN: THW Program
If files are too large:
  • Send as a ZIP file, OR
  • Mail a USB drive to:
    421 SW Oak St., Suite 750, Portland, OR 97204

Wait for Review

You will receive a confirmation email. Within the first 120 days, OHA will be providing prereview of the curricula 45-days upon receiving the complete application. During this time, if applicant does not respond in a timely manner (i.e. two weeks), there will be a delay in the review.
Once approved:
  • Your program will be listed on the official THW training page.

Submit Quarterly Reports to document Impact

You must submit quarterly reports using the THW Training Quarterly Report. These reports are important to capturing workforce impact, numbers trained and more. 

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