Curriculum Outline for Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate - HCC
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Keywords
Project
Transformation Agenda
Authors
Grant, Janet
Date Submitted
2012
Material Type
Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials
Secondary Material Type
Student Support Materials
Institution
Holyoke Community College
Industry Partner
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License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This is the curriculum outline for our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate. Developed in cooperation with the Western Mass Public Health Training Center at the UMASS School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate Program includes education in the core competencies and health topics authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. CHWs perform activities to promote, support, and protect the health of individuals, families and communities including client advocacy, health education, and health system navigation. Students will also gain work experience that can be used toward the required hours to apply for state certification. The materials for Core Competencies for the CHW are proprietary. Contact Dawn Hefferman at the UMass School of Public Health (dheffernan@schoolph.umass.edu) for further information on the course.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
Occupation (SOC)
Community and Social Services Occupations (21-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent