Community Health Worker Certification (CHW)

The Community Health Worker Certificate prepares students to enter the highly demanding field of public health, health care, and social services, bridging the gap between communities and the healthcare system. Students will learn how to navigate healthcare, access resources, and promote health equity in diverse communities. Students will master case management and process referrals, working with individuals, groups, families, and community partners. Students will learn cultural competence and how to work with diverse communities. Students will complete a 108-hour internship with a community-based healthcare agency.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate communications skills [verbal, non-verbal, and written] that insure they can work effectively with clients and other professionals within the community.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in a variety of challenging situations.
• Demonstrate respect and inclusivity with people from diverse backgrounds and communities, including, but not limited to, cultural elements, gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation/identification, religion, ability/disability, and socio-economic status.
• Demonstrate skills and abilities and appropriately apply knowledge to work settings and situations.

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