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Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

ACCS Innovation Center

Course

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This comprehensive course, “Community Health Worker Course,” is designed for individuals passionate about improving public health and making a significant impact within their communities.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

This comprehensive course, “Community Health Worker Course,” is designed for individuals passionate about improving public health and making a significant impact within their communities. Ideal candidates include those interested in pursuing a career in public health, current healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in community health, volunteers aiming to make a difference in public health, and individuals from communities experiencing health disparities who wish to advocate for better health outcomes.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

Alabama
Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including healthcare providers, social workers, and community partners, to coordinate care and support services
Conduct a thorough assessment of the client's health needs, concerns, and priorities
Consider language barriers, transportation issues, financial constraints, cultural differences, and other social determinants of health
Demonstrate best practices for Community Health Workers
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and humility in interactions with clients from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrate empathy by acknowledging client's feelings, validating the client's experiences, and expressing understanding and support

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Community Health Workers21-1094.00

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

Client records and intake forms — maintain and update under supervisor guidance using electronic health record or office suite software in a community health setting.
Health education materials such as flyers and brochures — distribute to targeted community members at outreach events and health fairs under direct direction.
High-risk or underserved community members — identify and compile lists of eligible individuals using established program criteria with support from senior staff.
General health topics including diet and exercise — convey basic advisory information to individual clients using approved scripts and educational handouts.
Community health fairs and neighborhood meetings — attend and represent the organization under supervision to begin building relationships with community members.
Client follow-up contacts — conduct by phone or written communication according to set schedules to confirm completion of recommended health actions.
Health service referrals — provide to community members by consulting a pre-approved resource directory under the guidance of a supervising health worker.
Active listening and social perceptiveness skills — apply during initial client interactions to recognize basic needs and report observations to the supervising team.
Presentation and word processing software — use to prepare simple client-facing documents and reports as directed within program guidelines.
Time management protocols — follow established daily schedules and caseload checklists to ensure timely completion of assigned outreach tasks.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate: 99%
Placement Rate: 89%