Do you want to work in the high-demand healthcare field? Do you enjoy educating others and want to bridge culture gaps? Do you want to increase access to healthcare for all?
If so, a career in Community Health Work could be the right fit for you!
Community Health Worker Program
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Program will prepare you to enter employment in a variety of organizations. CHWs perform a broad range of health related functions, and play an important role in bridging the gap between cultures and healthcare systems. CHWs work with healthcare organizations to increase cultural competence, improve access to healthcare for racial and ethnic minorities, improve the quality of care for the chronically ill, promote healthy communities, and educate families about access to and use of health care coverage.
This program is designed for students without any previous healthcare background. Students will learn skills that relate to the four primary functions of a CHW: client advocacy, health education, health system navigation and outreach.
*CNA Certification Now Offered with the CHW Program*
As part of the 20-week Community Health Worker (CHW) program, CNA certification will be offered - this is your chance at a dual degree!
CHW Certificate Course Length: 20 Weeks (20 credits) Tuition cost: $5,400.00—Financial aid available to those who qualify.
Where You Could Work
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Federal, state, county, or local health departments
