Curriculum Outline for Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate - HCC

This is the curriculum outline for our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate. Developed in cooperation with the Western Mass Public Health Training Center at the UMASS School of Public Health and Health Sciences, the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate Program includes education in the core competencies and health topics authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. CHWs perform activities to promote, support, and protect the health of individuals, families and communities including client advocacy, health education, and health system navigation. Students will also gain work experience that can be used toward the required hours to apply for state certification. The materials for Core Competencies for the CHW are proprietary. Contact Dawn Hefferman at the UMass School of Public Health (dheffernan@schoolph.umass.edu) for further information on the course.
Microsoft Word FOH CHW Certificate 6.30.14_0.docx (29 KB)

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Date:
2012
Primary Material Type:
Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials
Other Material Types:
Student Support Materials
Institution:
Holyoke Community College
Project Name:
Transformation Agenda
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
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Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
Occupation:
Community and Social Services Occupations (21-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

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