# Community Health Work (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Human Services

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15604/15944/15945/15605/15776

### Summary

The Certificate of Performance in Community Health Work is designed to introduce current and potential Community Health Workers (CHWs) to core concepts in the field of community health. This program prepares students to work in a variety of health settings that utilize entry level front line health workers. These settings may include public and private health and human service institutions, especially those that address undeserved communities.

The Community Health Work Certificate Program provides students who work in, or plan to work in, the field of Community Health Work with a fundamental academic and practical base for success in the field.

**Award Notes:**
A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Community Health Work Program will be able to:**

1.  Recognize, identify, assess, and address key concepts in aging(e.g., physical and mental health, exercise, nutrition, the normal aging process, etc.) affecting optimal aging and older adulthood functioning.
2.  Identify and compare the various public benefits available through local, state, federal, public assistance programs.
3.  Identify and make referral to appropriate services.
4.  Recognize and identify risk of caregiver stress, particularly in caring for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementia.
5.  Make a report of an incident or suspected incident of an abuse/ neglect of dependent adults and elders.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 9 |
| HUMS 103 | Introduction to Community Health Work | 3 |
| HUMS 111 | Introduction to Chronic Disease | 3 |
| HUMS 112 | Community Service Practicum | 3 |