Community Health Worker

 

Program Details

Community Health Workers will obtain the necessary credentials to be a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of the community.
This trusting relationship enables the Community Health Worker (CHW) to serve as a link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

Activities

A CHW builds the community’s level of knowledge in activities such as:

  • Advocacy
  • Community education
  • Informal counseling
  • Outreach
  • Social support

Certified Community Health Workers of the community greatly assist those in need, either as a volunteer or employee, in association with local health care systems and public health care systems. Their work is in both urban and rural environments as they advocate for the public, act as a liaison, be a health navigator, and a health & wellness promoter.

Awareness & Skills

Community Health Workers also build individual and community levels of awareness in health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities. These activities are in addition to daily duties which include assisting people in receiving the care they need, being an advocate for individuals and overall community health, provide informal counseling or guidance in health-related behaviors, provide interpretation and translation of services needed for others, and provide some direct services such as first aid or blood pressure screenings.

Community Health Worker Core Competencies

  • Advocacy Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Capacity Building Skills
  • Education & Facilitation Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Outreach Skills
  • Personal Skills & Development
  • Service Coordinator Skills

Course Information

Tuition

  • Program cost is approximately $180 which includes tuition, books, and associated fees.

Certification

  • Students will gain the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a Certified Health Worker in North Carolina.
  • Upon completion of the program, students will be able to work in Health Departments, Hospitals, Clinics, and other health care settings.
  • This course will encompass 96 hours for completion and the courses are designed to cover each core competency.
  • Once you complete the program, you are eligible to apply to become a certified Community Healthcare Worker and listed in the NC Certified CHW Registry.

Registration Information

Scholarships

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Contact Us

For more information, please call 828-565-4669.