Program Goals and Outcomes

Program Goals and Outcomes

The Community Health Worker Certificate graduate:

-Operates as an advocate for the clients, family, community, and populations across the lifespan and on behalf of diverse populations to promote health and prevent disease.

-Incorporates professional communication with the population served while collaborating within an interdisciplinary health care team.

-Demonstrates competencies related to basic health education knowledge across lifespan for the person experiencing physical, emotional, mental, and/or spiritual disruptions.

-Analyzes client’s holistic health and wellness needs while applying knowledge to connect individuals, families and groups with the appropriate resources.

-Demonstrates professionalism within the scope of practice of a community health worker (CHW).

Popular jobs for Certified Community Health Workers  

• Community Health Worker 
• Community Care Coordinator (Connector) 
• Community Health Advisor (Advocate, Educator, Promoter) 
• Community Resource Navigation Specialist 
• Community Health Representative 
• Community Integrator (Navigator) 
• Health Coach (Navigator) 
• Home Visitor 
• Lifestyle Change Worker 
• Maternal/Infant Health Outreach Specialist 
• Neighborhood Health Advisor 
• Outreach Worker/Specialist 
• Patient Navigator 
• Peer Counselor/Educator