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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Health Administration | Public Health
Discipline
Business & Management | Medicine & Health
Minor
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Northampton Community College's Community Health Worker course provides comprehensive training in the field, covering topics such as the role of CHWs, ethics, teamwork, and chronic disease management. This accredited program prepares graduates for certification and careers in community-based or inpatient settings, where they can improve health outcomes in their communities.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Community Health Worker course at Northampton Community College covers a wide range of topics relevant to the field of community health work, including:
- The role of the community health worker
- Ethics and professional skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Documentation and assessment procedures
- Chronic disease overview
- Accessibility to health care services
- Care coordination and system navigation This accredited training program satisfies the educational requirement needed to seek PA CHW certification.
Careers:
The Community Health Worker course prepares graduates for work in either a community-based or inpatient setting, where they can contribute to improving health outcomes in the community where they reside.
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