A time-limited opportunity for coaches preparing for the Fall 2026 CHWC pilot exam — offered only by designated organizations during the early phase of CHWC launch.
The CHWC Bridge Pathway is a limited opportunity for coaches who want to prepare for the clinical exam but who do not meet transitional eligibility requirements. Through this pathway, select organizations will offer additional training and readiness support designed to help coaches prepare for the Fall CHWC exam.
Only designated organizations are permitted to offer a CHWC Bridge Pathway program. Each organization will design its own offering, so program structure, format, timeline, and learning experience may vary.
Coaches who successfully complete one of these pathways and receive an attestation from the organization regarding completion will be eligible to apply for the Fall pilot exam. Attestation letters from successfully completing a Bridge Pathway will be honored through 2028.
The Bridge Pathway serves as a third transitional eligibility option during the early phase of launching the CHWC exams, ahead of the launch of many of the accredited training pathways. It is intended to support workforce development while maintaining a clear and limited route to exam eligibility.
The CHWC Bridge Pathway is a temporary, time-limited initiative designed to support clinical readiness and field learning ahead of permanent accreditation pathways.
Designated organizations offer Bridge Pathway programs
Each program provides its own structure, timeline, and format
Coaches complete one of the programs
The program issues an attestation upon successful completion
Coaches with an attestation may apply for the Fall pilot exam (honored through 2028)
Coaches who want to pursue the clinical exam but are not able to qualify through the current transitional eligibility pathways.
You must complete a Bridge Pathway program offered by a designated organization and receive an attestation confirming successful completion.
No. Only selected organizations may offer a Bridge Pathway program, and each one may structure its offering differently.
No. The Bridge Pathway is an additional option, not a replacement.
To support workforce development and clinical readiness for a limited pilot period while permanent accreditation pathways are still being developed and reviewed.
The following organizations are approved to offer a CHWC Bridge Pathway program during this pilot period. Each program has its own structure, timeline, and contact process. Please reach out to the organization directly for information about format, dates, requirements, and next steps.
