# Community Health Worker (Certificate of Completion)

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Social Sciences

Source: https://bcc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/39711/39965/39967/40997/41009/40779/40787

##### Summary

##### Program Description

The Community Health Worker certificate is a 138-hour non-credit certificate option designed for students who plan to pursue a career as a Community Health Worker (CHW).  California has a labor shortage in Community Health, and recent changes to MediCal have made this a rapidly growing field in the Bay Area.

The certificate enables students to gain and develop skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field. Topics covered include: Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship-Building, Service Coordination and Navigation, Capacity Building, Advocacy, Education and Facilitation, Individual and Community Assessment, Outreach, Professional Conduct, Evaluation and Research, Knowledge Base, Digital Fluency needed in the helping professions.

Students may elect to continue their education through Berkeley City College's credit-bearing Social Work and Human Services Certificate, which leads to various Associated Degrees for Transfer including the AA-T in Social Work and Human Services.

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##### Career Opportunities

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Entry-level Community Health Worker positions such as: Peer Health Educator, Peer Health Promoter, Health Aide (or Community Health Aide), Public Health Aide, Family Support Worker, Community Health Outreach Worker, Community Health Program Coordinator, Community Health Program Representative, Community Health Promoter, Community Health Worker, Outreach Educator, Community Health Navigator, Community Outreach Advisor

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##### Learning Outcome(s)

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1.  Demonstrate novice/entry-level understanding of Community Health Worker Core Consensus (3C) core competencies: Communication, Interpersonal and Relationship-Building, Service Coordination and Navigation, Capacity Building, Advocacy, Education and Facilitation, Individual and Community Assessment, Outreach, Professional Conduct, Evaluation and Research, Knowledge Base.
2.  Demonstrate proficiency in essential computer and software skills appropriate for entry-level position in Social Work and Human Services.

##### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
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| **Required Courses** | | 0 |
| HUSV 502A | Digital Fluency for the Helping Professions | 0 |
| HUSV 502B | Community Health Worker Core Skills | 0 |