1. (1) In accordance with Section 26B-2-507, a state certified community health worker shall file an application for recertification within six months of the printed date of expiration on their certification.

2. (2) The department shall issue a recertification to a community health worker if the community health worker has:

   1. (a) submitted an application for recertification;
   2. (b) paid the established renewal fee set by the department;
   3. (c) established current Utah residency; and
   4. (d) submitted proof of completion of 15 continuing education units earned since the community health worker's previous certification or recertification.
3. (3) The applicant shall submit an application for recertification before six months after the printed expiration date on the certification certificate. The individual applicant shall resubmit an application for the community health worker certification if the certification has been expired more than six months.

4. (4) The department shall date the new certificate of state certification for:

   1. (a) three years from the original expiration date if the original certification was issued before January 1, 2028; or
   2. (b) two years from the original expiration date if the original certification was issued on or after January 1, 2028.

KEY: health care, community health worker

Date of Last Change: June 16, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-2-502