Community Health Worker
The Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Worker welcomes new and experienced students in both Fall and Winter quarters each year. CHWs work directly with vulnerable community members through health navigation, education, and/or resource coordination, connecting underserved populations with community, clinic, and/or government services to improve individual health outcomes. CHWs often share similar life experiences, values, and language with the populations they serve, which in turn develops relationships based on a foundation of trust and connection. The Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Worker will serve as a route to employment opportunities for individuals typically
Courses
- HLTH 101 — INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORK