(Noncredit)
State Control Number: 43596
Program Code: HLTH.COHW.CCN
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: No
his non-credit certificate is for students who plan to pursue a career in community health or social work. This program is ideal for returning adult learners, those who have been out of school for some time, new immigrants who are learning about how human service professions function in the United States, or those who are making a career shift into social work and human services. Students learn about the various roles community health workers have in our communities, create lasting connections with fellow classmates, hear guest talks given by local professionals in the field, clarify career goals, and become prepared for entering a for-credit program.
The certificate enables students to gain exposure to various career options in community health and develop skills necessary for entry-level employment in the field. Topics covered include an overview of community health work, terminology, and basic physiology, assessment of health promotion programs, individual and community advocacy, basic skills for the profession, survey of community health workers and agencies, cultural humility, implicit bias, professional behavior, ethics, and all nine industry-standard CHW core competencies (communications, professional and personal development, cultural competency and ethnic diversity, health care systems, barriers and resources, technology).
Total Certificate Hours: 72.0 - 81.0