Online course.Holyoke.Health Sciences.HTH 201: Essential Health Topics for Community Health Workers
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Keywords
community health workers , population-based health , public health , chronic disease management
Project
Authors
Mercier, Kate
Date Submitted
2016
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Assessment Tool
Assignment
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Assignment
Quiz/Test
Syllabus
Institution
Holyoke Community College
Industry Partner
Commonwealth Care Alliance - consulted on and developed power point slides on behavioral and mental health topics
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This 2 credit course provides students with an understanding of some of the common mental and behavioral health issues and chronic diseases that they are likely to encounter as Community Health Workers. This class in population-based health topics was developed to align with the educational requirements proposed for certification as a Community Health Worker by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Community and Social Services Occupations -- Community Health Workers (21-1094)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent