5 courses with the subject CHW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHW 310The Community Health Worker Role: Role, Advocacy, Outreach and Resources (3 cr.)
This course defines the role of the Community Health Worker (CHW). Students explain strategies for personal safety in relation to home visits. Students also gain an understanding of value of self-care and personal wellness. Students also become familiar with the health-related needs of their communities and cultural considerations. Students learn about their role as a liaison, connecting clients and appropriate community resources.
CHW 315Health Communication, Teaching and Capacity Building (3 cr.)
This course introduces concepts of verbal and non-verbal communication required for the CHW to effectively interact with clients, their families and healthcare providers of all backgrounds. Students apply skills such as active listening and motivational interviewing. This course also focuses on the CHW’s role as a teacher to increase the capability of the community and the client to access the health care and social services systems. Course materials emphasize the role of the CHW in empowering clients to become self-sufficient in achieving personal health goals.
CHW 320Documentation, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Community Health Work (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the legal and ethical dimensions of the Community Health Worker’s (CHW) role. Included are boundaries of the CHW position, agency policies, confidentiality, liability, mandatory reporting, and cultural issues that can influence legal and ethical responsibilities. This course also focuses on the importance and ability of the CHW to gather, document and report client visits and other activities. The emphasis is on appropriate, accurate and clear documentation considering legal and agency requirements.
This course focuses on the role of the Community Health Worker in health promotion and disease prevention/management including cultural navigation, social determinants of health, connections to resources and supporting clients and families.
