| COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) COURSES |
| CHW100: Community Health Worker Fundamentals |
| Credits: 3 |
| CHW 100 provides an introduction to the role of the community health worker within the larger framework of public health including a focus on self-exploration as an essential part to the promotion of health and disease prevention for clients. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| CHW130: Introduction to Counseling and Interviewing |
| Credits: 3 |
| CHW 130 offers a basic introduction to the theory and practice of counseling and motivational interviewing skills that CHWs need for establishing trusting relationships and promoting readiness for behavior change across diverse populations. This course is a combination of didactic and experiential learning with a focus on assessment, intervention and outcomes. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| CHW135: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
| Credits: 3 |
| CHW 135 explores the role community health workers play in health promotion and disease prevention. Introduces the major causes of premature mortality and morbidity, behavioral and environmental contributions to illness and injury, and strategies for promoting health, wellness and risk reduction. Provides opportunities to practice developing and teaching health promotion/disease prevention classes. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in CHW 100 or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| CHW140: Case Management |
| Credits: 3 |
| CHW 140 provides an overview of concepts and practice skills surrounding case management with unique community populations. Focus includes the importance and ability of the CHW to gather, document and report on client visits and other activities. The concepts of individual and community capacity building, cultural competence, professional ethics and boundaries, and active listening skills will be applied to the practice of case management. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in CHW 100 and a grade of C or higher in CHW 130 and a grade of C or higher in CHW 135; or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| CHW145: Community Health Worker Practicum |
| Credits: 4 |
| CHW 145 provides 120 hours of supervised practical experience, plus 60 hours of classroom seminar that allows the CHW student to apply the concepts and skills developed from classroom experience to the unique needs of their community, as well as develop and hone professionalism as a CHW. This will serve as an opportunity to increase the student's ability and effectiveness as part of a community-based health team. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in CHW 140 or consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| CHW200: Social Work Principles and Practices for Community Health Workers |
| Credits: 3 |
| CHW 200 provides an introduction to the profession of social work for community health workers, including its knowledge base, generalist methods, goals, and fields of practice. Students are encouraged to view the profession and themselves in realistic terms and to examine their appropriateness for continued study in social work. |
| Prereq: Satisfactory completion of the Certificate of Competence in Community Health Worker program., Coreq: - |
| CHW210: Case Management Concepts for Community Health Workers |
| Credits: 3 |
| CHW 210 provides an overview of case management skills and practice for community health workers and to introduce them to concepts surrounding the practice of case management in a community setting. Topics include conducting intake and assessment, preparing effective care plans, making and following up on referrals, tracking and documenting outcomes, and developing appropriate discharge plans. Cultural competence, professional ethics and boundaries, and listening skills will be covered. |
| Prereq: Satisfactory completion of the Certificate of Competence in Community Health Worker program., Coreq: - |
| CHW211: Case Management Practicum for Community Health Workers |
| Credits: 1 |
| CHW 211 provides practical experience in case management skills in a community-based agency where students will be able to observe and apply knowledge and skills acquired in accompanying coursework. Students will have opportunities to interact with community workers, current and potential clients, agency administration, and the larger community. |
| Prereq: Satisfactory completion of the Certificate of Competence in Community Health Worker program., Coreq: - |
| CHW220: Substance Abuse Awareness for the Community Health Worker |
| Credits: 3 |
| CHW 220 is intended for the student who has completed a basic curriculum in community health work. It is designed to expose the student to a practical knowledge of substance abuse issues that impact on the community health worker’s particular role in providing assistance to the individual, the family, and the community. |
| Prereq: Satisfactory completion of the Certificate of Competence in Community Health Worker program., Coreq: CHW 221. |
| CHW221: Substance Abuse Practicum for the Community Health Worker |
| Credits: 1 |
| CHW 221 is intended for the student who has completed a basic curriculum in community health work. It is designed to provide the student with practical experience in dealing with substance abuse issues that impact on the community health worker’s role in providing assistance to the individual, the family, and the community. |
| Prereq: Satisfactory completion of the Certificate of Competence in Community Health Worker program., Coreq: CHW 220. |
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