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Board of Health Member Training

Annual Training for State & Local Board of Health Members in Colorado

This image is a screenshot of the first page of the CO Boards of Health Member 2026 Training Overview. For an accessible version of this documnet, view the CO Boards of Health Member 2026 Training Overview link in the website text. Completing your Board of Health Training

The 2026 board of health training covers key information for Colorado Board of Health members. This training is required for board members according to Colorado Revised Statute 25-1-508 and covers statutes and regulations pertaining to local board of health powers and duties, provides context about Colorado’s public health systems, and gives board members the tools they need to support their community. 

There are four ways for Local Board of Health members to meet their annual training requirements. Information on these four optionscan be found below and are also described in the the 2026 CO Boards of Health Member Training Overview flyer. If you have questions about which training option is right for you, reach out to us at OPHP@state.co.us.

Upon training completion, Board of Health members will be emailed a certificate of completion by our office. Please retain this evidence of completion for your records.
 

Colorado Board of Health Advisory Group 

A Board of Health Advisory group provides input on board of health training requirements and topics. If you are a board of health member interested in joining the advisory group, please email: OPHP@state.co.us.  We are always open to new members.

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Individually, participate in the live, online Board Duties & Responsibilities Orientation. 

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As a group, participate in the live Continuous Improvement training during one of your Board of Health meetings. 

  • This training is a deep-dive discussion about a local board of health's roles in strategic planning, community health planning, and board of health process improvement. Board members are encouraged to take the Orientation before this training.
  • This training is 45-minutes and CDPHE will staff provide the training live during a board meeting. This option will include interactive discussion and the agency executive director may also add local context & answer questions.
  • Please fill out this request form if you would like OPHP to present the training at one of your meetings. 

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Individually, participate in the online Continuous Improvement training. 

  • This training is a deep-dive discussion about a local board of health's roles in strategic planning, community health planning, and board of health process improvement. Board members are encouraged to take the Orientation before this training.
  • This training is 45-minutes and can be taken using the CoTrain online training platform, available at any time. Board members will watch videos, read materials & complete exercises or quizzes.

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Individually, participate in the Certification in Public Health (CPH) course and take the CPH exam. 

  • Maintaining a current CPH credential from the NBPHE meets & surpasses annual training requirements.
  • This option is for Board members with more advanced, practical experience serving in public health.
  • To qualify for this option, Board members must meet National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) criteria & pass an exam.

Training for both local and state Boards of Health members is mandated by State Statute C.R.S. 25-1-508, which states that:

(7) Members of a county board of health or a district board of health, and the members of the state board of health shall attend both:

(a) Annual public health training provided by the department of public health and environment and developed by the department of public health and environment along with the Colorado school of public health; and

(b) Annual public health training developed and provided by the department of public health and environment and the director of the office of emergency management created in section 24-33.5-705 concerning the role of a board of health in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an emergency disaster.

Note: Medical officers for local public health agencies are not required to take Board of Health Trainings.

Board of Health completion tracking dashboard tool (View the dashboard in full screen)

  • Use the dashboard below to see which board of health members have completed the annual training required by state statute for your agency. Click on your county to view your board of health training status and use the drop down to toggle between years. If no names populate below the map, then no board of health members have taken the training for that given year. 
  • Please note that the dashboard is updated weekly on Mondays. If you don't see your name on the dashboard yet, check back next week! 

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

  • The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is the state-level agency responsible for protecting and improving the health of Colorado residents and safeguarding the state's environment.

CDPHE’s Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships (OPHP)

  • CDPHE’s Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships (OPHP) supports local public health agencies through funding, technical assistance, training, and networking opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)

  • The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) administers state and federal health care programs like Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+).

The Colorado Health Information Dataset (CoHID)

  • The Colorado Health Information Dataset (CoHID) provides access to state and local-level data and resources to help understand health and related issues affecting people in Colorado.

Colorado Secretary of State 

  • The Secretary of State's office publishes the administrative rules of Colorado's executive agencies, including regulations passed by the State Board of Health, in the Code of Colorado Regulations.

Colorado's state legislature

  • Colorado's state legislature designates public health funding and promulgates laws that impact public health, and enacts them as state statutes.

CDPHE’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response

  • CDPHE’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response team prepares for, responds to, and recovers from public health and environmental emergencies by planning, training, and coordinating with partners.

The Colorado State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP)

  • The Colorado State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) outlines the state’s plans for response and recovery responsibilities in an emergency or disaster.

CO HELP 

CO HELP is a staffed call center providing consistent, accurate public health information during an incident. Local agencies can use it for local incidents.

The DHSEM Office of Public Safety Emergency Alerts 

  • The DHSEM Office of Public Safety maintains a list of emergency management websites and alert systems for every county in Colorado.

Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials (CALPHO)

  • CALPHO is the professional association representing Colorado's Local Public Health Agencies.

Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA)

  • CPHA is a 501c3 non-profit association representing Colorado’s statewide network of current and emerging public health professionals, organizations and businesses.

National Association of City & County Health Officials (NACCHO)

  • NACCHO is a national non-profit organization that represents and supports the nearly 3,000 local health agencies in the United States, including city, county, and tribal agencies.

National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)

  • NACCHO is a national non-profit organization that represents and supports the nearly 3,000 local health agencies in the United States, including city, county, and tribal agencies.