Community Health Worker Level I Certificate

Program Type: Fully Online
Program Level: Continuing Education
Department: Continuing Education
Institute: Health & Biosciences
College: NVC

What is the Community Health Worker program?

The Community Health Worker program prepares you to work in public health, private health care delivery systems, community-based social service agencies, and healthcare insurance organizations. Community Health Workers provide services to increase wellness and improve access to health services through outreach activities to target populations. The program will train you to develop positive relationships with individuals who need assistance and support in developing healthy behaviors, utilizing health resources, and gaining educational support to prevent or alleviate the effects of chronic disease. Hospitals, churches, clinics, insurance companies and nonprofit organizations all need the services of community healthcare workers.

 

Courses 

  • Intro To Community Health - CHLT 1001
  • Community Nutrition - CHLT 1005
  • Wellness And Health Promotion - CHLT 1002
  • Community Health Advocacy - CHLT 1040
  • Community Health Field Methods - CHLT 1042
  • Clinical - Community Health Services - CHLT 2060

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

160 Contact Hours

8 Week Training

Certification

Certificate of Completion (Alamo)

CE2Credit eligible

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website
 

Program Requirements      CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist

Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)

You are at least eighteen (18) years of age

Have a high school diploma or GED

Must have access to computer/tablet and internet

Tuition

TBA

 

Financial Aid Resources

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WIOA

 

Contact Information

CE Registration

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: dst-ceregister@alamo.edu
Campus: Alamo Colleges Center of Excellence for Student Success (ACCESS) Building

CE Program Information

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