Community Health Worker Level 1 Certificate ♦

Total Credit Hours Required: 17

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information

This program prepares students to work in public health, private health care delivery systems, community-based social service agencies, and health care insurance organizations.  Community Health Workers provide services to increase wellness and improve access to health services through outreach activities to target populations.  The program will train students to develop positive relationships with individuals who need assistance and support in developing healthy behaviors, utilizing health resources, and gaining educational support to prevent or alleviate the effects of chronic disease.

Emphasis is on health education, health promotion and community outreach.  Coursework in this program is intended to develop and enhance the skills of community health advisors, social and human service assistants, and other people interested in working in the field of social work, community health and advocacy.

Notes:

Program CIP:  51.1504

Major Code:  CCHW

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