Community Health Work
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Community Health Work program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment as health navigators or community health workers in a variety of health industries, including public health, clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, and non-profit agencies that serve the community. Students will develop knowledge of public health systems and terminology necessary for communication in health care. Through this certificate, students will learn to support diverse client populations and connect them with appropriate health resources and services through the application of communication, relationship-building, education, assessment and outreach, service coordination, and advocacy skills in the community health setting.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Community Health Work (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5896
Total credits required
16-18
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Explain the role of community health workers in providing direct services and cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and social service systems. (IPH105, IPH275)
- Analyze public health concepts and key community health issues. (HES100, HES210, IPH101, IPH112, IPH205)
- Practice use of appropriate terminology and effective communication skills important in community health settings. (HCC145AA, HCC146, IPH101, IPH105, IPH112, IPH205, IPH275, SPA117)
- Demonstrate the ability to collect, summarize, and disseminate health information and community health resources. (IPH101, IPH105, IPH112, IPH205, IPH275)
- Practice collaboration and communication techniques to provide culturally appropriate coaching, social support, and health education. (HES100, HES210, IPH105, IPH112, IPH275, SPA117)
- Employ learner-centered educational techniques in individual and group settings. (IPH101, IPH105, IPH112, IPH205, IPH275)
- Participate in individual and community health assessments. (HES100, IPH101, IPH105, IPH112, IPH205, IPH275)
- Practice care coordination, case management, and health and social service system navigation. (IPH101, IPH105, IPH275)
- Utilize capacity-building and advocacy strategies at the individual and community level. (IPH101, IPH105, IPH275)
- Practice basic public health research and evaluation skills. (HES100, IPH101, IPH112, IPH205)
- Demonstrate entry-level proficiency in CHW core competencies for working effectively with diverse individuals, groups, and communities. (IPH105, IPH275)
- Demonstrate the professional skills and conduct required for community health workers. (HES100, IPH101, IPH105, IPH112, IPH275)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16-18 | |
| HCC145AA | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I (1) OR | |
| HCC146 | Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (2) OR | |
| SPA117 | Health Care Spanish I (3) | 1-3 |
| HES100 | Healthful Living (3) OR | |
| HES210 | Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness (3) | 3 |
| IPH101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| IPH105 | Introduction to Community Health Work | 3 |
| IPH112 | Community-Based Health Education in Health and Illness | 3 |
| IPH205 | Chronic Disease Management | 2 |
| IPH275 | Community Health Work Practicum | 1 |
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.