About the Program
Do you enjoy advocating for others and have a commitment to social justice? If so, becoming a Community Health Worker will provide you with a rewarding career in line with your passions. Similar to becoming a social worker, this one-semester certificate prepares individuals to coordinate resources, provide social support and informal counseling, while advocating for individual and community health needs.
Please Note
The Community Health Worker program is undergoing revisions. Community Health Worker classes will be paused for the current semester.
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Program Information
Courses Offered:
In Person
Online
Program Length:
1 Semester
Award/Program Credits
15
Career Opportunities:
- Community Health Worker
- Health Educator
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Medical Records and Health Information Technician
- Community and Social Services Specialist
- Healthcare Support Worker
Knowledge & Skills
- Written & verbal communication
- Ethics
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Barriers to health
- Basic health problems
- Community resources
- Cultural competency
- End of life care
- Organization