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Community Health Worker/COVID-19 - 4 Day Program 

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Hybrid program (assignments and materials available online)

 

Class Sessions

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2 virtual sessions 

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1 exam day

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1 In-person session (CPR training)

COVID-19 Training

 

The COVID – 19 Training provides Community Health Care Workers, Frontline Personnel and Community Members accurate, evidence-based information, help address anxiety and depression and provide other support as needed.

 

The COVID – 19 training objectives include the following: 

  • Latest COVID – 19 research studies.

  • Guidelines for frontline workers.

  • Managing COVID – 19 in healthcare facilities.

  • People at a Higher Risk What is new for diabetes and prediabetes.

  • COVID – 19 and asthma.

  • COVID – 19 and heart disease.

  • Myths Stigma reduction.

  • COVID myths busted.

  • More than just an infection.

  • Vaccination myths.

  • Mental Health: 10 signs you need to make a behavior health referral.

  • COVID – 19 Resource and Information. 

  • Guide through the National Alliances on Mental Health (NAMI).

  • Mental health and psychosocial consideration during the COVID – 19 outbreaks.

  • Food Security Input of COVID – 19 on Food, Supply and Demand

 

Each student of the COVID – 19 training will complete 10 hours of curriculum. All training is both via webinar, on-line and in person. After fulfilling all requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion and will receive 1 CEU based on 10 hours of curriculum.

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Community Health Worker Training (CEU) 

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The community Health Worker plays an accredited role in the health of their communities linking diverse and underserved populations to health and social services systems. As a community health worker, you reduce social and racial disparities in healthcare. The Community Health Worker certificate program is a professional development for healthcare workers. This program provides training designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and abilities of Community Health Workers. 

The course objectives include the following: 

  • Community Health Worker Roles and Boundaries 

  • Community Outreach and Engagement 

  • Communication Skills 

  • Organizational Skills 

  • Social Determinants of Health and Disparities 

  • Documentation Skills 

  • Assessment Skills

Service Coordination Skills Case Study: 

Each graduate of the Community Health Worker training program will complete 30 hours of curriculum. All training consists of one mandatory webinar and 10 hours of online learning, the training ends with an in-person half-day session where learners will present a case study and receive their certificate of completion. Each student will receive 3 CEUs based on 30 hours of curriculum. 

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Admission Requirements: State Issued ID, Social Security Card, High School Diploma/Equivalent/ or Transcript 

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