PCHW Pre-Training Readiness Assessment

Perinatal Community Health Worker Pre-Training Readiness Assessment
We are honored that you are interested in joining a Mamatoto Village training. This self-assessment is a tool to help you reflect on whether you currently have the time, support, and capacity to complete the training and enter perinatal health work.

This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. Your results are for your own reflection.

Training commitment (at minimum):
- 230+ training hours over 6 months (in-person and live virtual instruction)
- 5-10 hours of coursework, assignments, and studying per week
- 5 hours: written and skills exam
Response scale
1 = Strongly Disagree (Not true for me right now)
2 = Disagree
3 = Unsure / Sometimes
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly Agree (Very true for me right now)
I have the time and flexibility to complete the full training commitment without putting my housing, health, caregiving, or employment at risk.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I can attend monthly in-person weekend training sessions and evening virtual sessions in full (arrive on time, stay for the full session).

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I have the available time and capacity for weekly homework assignments, projects, assigned readings, and independent study.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I have at least one reliable support person (family, friend, partner, or community) who can support me while attending training and once I am ready to practice as a PCHW.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Are you parenting or have caregiving responsibilities?
I have dependable childcare or care for dependents during training sessions and potential on-call periods.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
Do you have a pet(s)?
I have dependable pet care or I have a plan in place when I am in training and/or working with families.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I have reliable transportation to attend in-person training, and in the future, client visits in the community.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I have reliable phone/internet access to receive training updates and complete any required online components (email, forms, learning materials) and engage with future clients.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I am comfortable with group role plays and interactive activities, that may involve acting, physical touch, or public speaking.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I am not currently in acute grief or trauma, and I can manage my own triggers well enough to stay present and professional when supporting families through trauma, loss, medical racism, grief, or crisis situations.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I currently have coping strategies or emotional support systems (therapy, spiritual care, community, self-care practices) to help me process difficult experiences.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I am able to show up with compassion, professionalism, and emotional presence even when situations are uncomfortable or triggering.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
I am willing to examine my own triggers, biases, and limits as part of my growth as a student and future perinatal care provider.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree
At this time, I feel prepared to commit to the demands of training and entry into perinatal health work.

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 5 is Strongly Agree

Your Readiness Results

These results are intended for reflection. If you want support planning around barriers, note your lowest-scored items.
Your Readiness Score
Your Total Points
Max Points
Strong readiness right now (85–100%)
Your responses suggest you likely have the time, support, capacity, and stability to complete the training sustainably. Review any items you rated 1–3 and make a plan to strengthen those areas.
Generally ready, with a plan needed (70–84%)
With targeted planning, you should be able to successfully complete the training. Focus on any items you rated 1–3, especially schedule coverage, care-giving needs, transportation, study time, and emotional supports.
Capacity constraints: pause and plan (50–69%)
Your responses indicate several barriers that may prevent you from successfully completing training. Consider delaying enrollment or securing concrete supports before starting.
Not right now: build your capacity (below 50%)
Based on your responses, completing training may not be sustainable right now. This is not “never,” it’s “not yet.” Identify your top 2–3 barriers and revisit when circumstances change.
Capacity Caution

Your responses indicate at least one high-impact barrier that commonly prevents successful completion. Before enrolling, we recommend creating a concrete plan for the areas you rated 1–2 (supports, schedule coverage, transportation, and/or emotional support).
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Perinatal Community Health Worker Pre-Training Readiness Assessment

Your Readiness Results