Community Health Worker Courses

• CMHW 1000 Community Health Worker Role, Advocacy, Outreach & Resources
• CMHW 1100 Health Communication, Teaching & Capacity Building
• CMHW 1200 Documentation, Legal & Ethical Issues in Community Health Work
• CMHW 1300 Health Promotion
• CMHW 1400 Community Health Worker Internship
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Community Health Worker Role, Advocacy, Outreach & Resources

This course defines the role of the Community Health Worker (CHW). Students will explain strategies for personal safety in relations to home visits. Students will also gain an understanding of value of self-care, and personal wellness. Students will also become familiar with the health-related needs of their communities and cultural considerations. Students will learn about their role as a liaison, connecting clients and appropriate community resources. Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None

Credits: 3.00

Credit Breakdown:	Lecture	3.00
	Lab	0
	On the job training	n/a

Course Outline: download (pdf)