Community Health Worker (HLT 1050)

Term: 2025 Spring Semester

Faculty

Division Chair MAC Allied Health and SciencesShow MyInfo popup for Division Chair MAC Allied Health and Sciences

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Justin P DuncanShow MyInfo popup for Justin P Duncan

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Douglas Ray Anderson JrShow MyInfo popup for Douglas Ray Anderson Jr

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Samantha Jo NahlikShow MyInfo popup for Samantha Jo Nahlik

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Advisor MAC Allied Health DeptShow MyInfo popup for Advisor MAC Allied Health Dept

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Description

Community Health Worker program is a 10-credit hour, fully hybrid, 16-week course. The CHW program is designed for entry level healthcare workers and those already working in healthcare, seeking a career change and/or advancement. Upon successful course completion, students will be eligible for a state credential as a Community Health Worker and become job ready. Current healthcare providers (EMT's, Paramedic's, Nurses, etc.,) completing the course will find a greater understanding of patient navigation and availability of health and community related resources. All didactic will be completed online. Final examination and presentation will be completed on-campus. The didactic component will be 128 hours with an additional 60 hours of clinical experience will be arranged between the student and instructor.