Community Health WorkerCertificate
The curriculum for the Community Health Worker Certificate is designed to prepare individuals for positions on community-oriented health and social service teams. The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides health education, information and referrals, and client advocacy in both clinic and community settings. The program emphasizes health education and promotion as well as specific competencies for work in underserved and/or linguistically isolated communities (for example: medical and cultural interpretation).
Admission. Admission to the program is based on:
- The completion of prerequisite course HLTH 59, “Introduction to Community Health Work” (1 unit) with a grade of C or higher, OR documented successful experience as a Community Health Worker.
AND - Submission of a written application (Applications are due once a year)
Any student who receives a grade less than a "C" in HLTH 201 (formerly HLTH 60 & 62), must re-apply for admission to the program.
For More Information Contact:
Alma Avila, MPH Director, Community Health Worker Certificate Program
City College of San Francisco, 50 Phelan Avenue, SF CA 94112, MUB 311
Phone: 415.452.7481
Email:
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Requirements for the Certificate of Accomplishment. The Certificate requires Achievement of 17 units. Each course must be completed with a final grade of C or higher or Credit.
Internship: Students must complete a semester long internship of at least 128 hours. Preparation and supervision for the field work experience will be provided in HLTH 202 (formerly HLTH 61 & 63)
Credit toward Graduation. Credits earned in obtaining the Certificate of Accomplishment in community Health Work may also be applied toward satisfaction of City College graduation requirements.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in the Community Health Worker Certificate Program.
Course Units
HLTH 201*(Formerly HLTH 60 & 62) CHW Skills Principles & Practice 1 ...... 5
HLTH 202 *(Formerly HLTH 61 & 63) CHW Skills Principles & Practice 2 ...... 5
HLTH 64 Health Education Prevention………………...... 3
HLTH 97Health & Stress in Society ...... 33
Electives …total elective units (see below) …………….. 4
4
Total Units ...... 20
Note: HLTH 201 is taken in the First Semester and HLTH 202 is taken in the Second Semester
Students must complete four (4)units from the following list of electives:
HLTH 10 Health and Aging...... 3
HLTH 25 Women’s Health Issues...... 3
HLTH 27 Men’s Health Issues...... 3
HLTH 38 Trauma Response and Recovery...... 3
HLTH 65 Youth Development and Leadership...... 3
HLTH 66 Chronic Conditions ...... 3
HLTH 67 HIV/STI Prevention Education...... 3
HLTH 110 Health Impacts of Incarceration ...... 3
HLTH 116 Conflict Resolution ...... 1
ADMJ 51 Juvenile Procedures ...... 3
IDST 80 - 81Diversity & Social Justice ...... 0.5 – 1
MABS 60 Introduction to Computer Application for
Business ...... 3
Total Units ...... 20