Program Description

The Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Worker welcomes new and experienced students in both Fall and Winter quarters each year. CHWs work directly with vulnerable community members through health navigation, education, and/or resource coordination, connecting underserved populations with community, clinic, and/or government services to improve individual health outcomes. CHWs often share similar life experiences, values, and language with the populations they serve, which in turn develops relationships based on a foundation of trust and connection. The Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Worker will serve as a route to employment opportunities for individuals typically underrepresented in the health care industry. Vocational opportunities include a direct pathway into a career serving as a community health worker within an array of organizations, including local government, clinics, insurers, health maintenance organizations, and community-based organizations.

Learn more about the program on the Public and Community Health website.

Associate Degree for Transfer

This program also offers an Associate Degree for Transfer. Learn more and review the degree requirements on the Public Health Science AS-T listing.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate health navigation and care coordination skills when supporting vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the dissemination of culturally competent health education to individuals, groups, and communities.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to assist individuals with applications for social services.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply written, verbal, and active listening communication strategies that are professional, courteous, and culturally competent.

Award Type(s)

• CA = Certificate of Achievement

Units Required

• Certificate(s): 15

Certificate Requirements

Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Worker

• Units: 15

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CNSL 6	EXPLORING LEADERSHIP	4
HLTH 21	CONTEMPORARY HEALTH CONCERNS	4
HLTH 101	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORK	5
ITRN 51	INTERNSHIP	2
Total Units		15