Community Health Worker
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Keywords
Community Health Worker , Community Health Advocate , Community Health Outreach Worker , Case Manager , Case Worker , Community Liaison , Community Organizer , Healthcare , Health , Health Educator , Lay Health Advisor , Patient Navigator , Human Services , Public Health , Outreach
Project
Authors
Date Submitted
2016
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Assignment
Case Study
Hybrid/Blended Course
Syllabus
Workshop and Training Material
Case Study
Hybrid/Blended Course
Syllabus
Workshop and Training Material
Institution
St. Louis Community College
Industry Partner
HEAL Healthcare Access Workgroup
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
A community health worker is a trusted member of the community she or he serves who assists individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. In this accelerated training program students will learn how to conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health; provide information on available resources; provide social support and informal counseling; and advocate for individuals and community health needs.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Social Assistance (624)
Occupation (SOC)
Community and Social Services Occupations (21-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent