Community Health Worker - Certificate
Community Health Workers (CHW) are members of a distinct community who work and build trust at the grassroots level. They play an important role in bridging the gap between cultures and health care systems. CHWs help clients navigate through the system and community services and help diverse populations overcome barriers that prevent them from accessing and benefiting from health services. CHWs serve as advocates, facilitators, motivators, culture brokers and resources, with the overall goal of mentoring and empowering clients, communities and health systems to achieve positive outcomes and to reach the optimal level of wellness for everyone.
The stand-alone community health worker certificate is only available in the College for Adults. A community health worker certificate can also be earned by completing the CHW concentration with a major in public health in the College for Women or the College for Adults.
Curriculum
The stand-alone community health worker certificate is only available in the College for Adults. A community health worker certificate can also be earned by completing the CHW concentration with a major in public health in the College for Women or the College for Adults. A minimum grade of C is required in these courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 1964 | Community Health Worker Role, Advocacy, Outreach and Resources | 3 |
| HLTH 1966 | Health Communication and Cultural Competence, Teaching and Capacity Building | 3 |
| HLTH 1968 | Documentation, Legal and Ethical Issues in Community Health Work | 3 |
| HLTH 1974 | Health Promotion Competencies I | 3 |
| HLTH 1975 | Health Promotion Competencies II | 2 |
| HLTH 2030 | Role of Community Health Worker - Field Internship | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |