Community Health Worker - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3704
This program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in public health as community health workers. A Community Health Worker assists individuals and communities in adopting healthy behaviors. They conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations. Students will be introduced to community health worker competencies and demonstrate entry-level mastery of these competencies by completing the work experience requirement.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the professional and job readiness skills of a Community Health Worker to meet the needs of local, diverse communities.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for entry-level placement as a Community Health Worker.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| HLED 3 | Contemporary Health Issues | 3 |
| HLED 30 | U.S. Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HLED 200 | Introduction to Community Health Worker | 3 |
| HLED 271WE | Public Health Work Experience | 1 |
| KINPP 23 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| PH 21 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| Total Units | 16 | |