Community Health Workers (CHWs) are employed by public health, health care and social services agencies. CHWs provide client and community-centered health education,counseling and care management services. CHWs serve as a two-way bridge between communities and key health and social resources. They play a vital role in supporting low-income and other vulnerable clients to access culturally relevant services and advocate for health equity. All students will be trained in core competencies essential for success in the field, and have the opportunity to select courses that address specific health issues in communities. As part of their education, students will complete a semester-long internship with a local employer.
Unduplicated Headcount | Projected Annual FTES | Annual Completers |
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Year 1 = 50 | Max FTES = 32.01 | 25 |
Year 2 = 50 | Max FTES = 32.01 | 25 |
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to…
The Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program provides an opportunity for students to develop the competencies and skills as front line public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have a close understanding of the community they serve. This relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison between health services and the community. Obviously, there is a need for novel approaches to providing access to primary care – approaches that will help hospitals and healthcare systems to decrease readmissions and emergency department visits, increase patient adherence, improve health and wellness,reduce risk, prevent disease, and meet population needs. One such approach is the implementation of a CHW program. A growing body of evidence points to a positive health impact by CHWs who address the needs of individuals facing barriers to health education resources and healthcare services due to cultural practices, race, ethnicity, language, literacy, geography, income, ability, or other related factors. CHWs offer health, wellness, and disease prevention and management services in order to decrease health disparities and achieve health outcomes, better patient experience, and increased affordability.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Required courses: | |||
PH-200 | Introduction to Community Health Worker | 1 | S1 |
PH-201 | Community Health Worker Principle and Practices I | 4 | S1 |
PH-202 | Community Health Worker Principle and Practices II | 4 | S2 |
PH-203 | Community Health Worker Internship Placement and Performance | 2 | S2 |
PH-296 | Community Health Worker Internship Placement | 2 | S2 |
Plus at least 3 units from: | S1 | ||
PH-124 | Health and Wellness | 3 | |
PH-127 | Drugs, Health and Society | 3 | |
PH-130 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 | |
PH-135 | Health and Social Justice | 3 | |
PH-137 | Cultural Competence in Health and Social Services | 3 | |
PH-140 | Human Sexuality | 3 | |
PH-145 | Social Determinants, Disparities and Health Equities | 3 | |
PH-170 | Women's Health | 3 | |
Total: | 16 | ||
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