Community Health Worker
Our Next Course Begins: March 10th
The class is 5 months long and meets on Mondays from 930am-2:00pm. This is a competitive program, so we will only be accepting 10-12 students per class. The class is an online format. It meets on Zoom (with a live instructor) on Mondays. Assignments are done on google classroom. Students are expected to be present for the zoom class (camera on, in a quiet learning environment).
Community Health Worker
The job outlook for Community Health Workers is very promising , with a growing demand for these professionals in the coming years . According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs for Community Health Workers are projected to grow by 11% from 2022-2032 (much faster than the average for other occupations).
About the Program
At Medical Career Academy, we have carefully developed our Community Health Worker curriculum by combining professional, certified, instructors with a wealth of clinical experience.
This program prepares students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to function as a Community Health Worker preparing them for a rewarding career in the medical field. Our Community Health Worker program is designed to prepare you to be a CHW, who can perform a variety of skills that are needed to be successful. After taking the Community Health Worker course, you’ll have the foundation to perform these skills, as well as the training to work as a CHW in an approved facility.
The Curriculum
This 20-week Community Health Worker Education Program prepares participants to work effectively as advocates, liaisons and health educators within diverse communities. The program focuses on enhancing students understanding of public health principles, social determinants of health, cultural competency and communication skills. Through interactive instruction and practical scenarios, students will develop the tools necessary to reduce health disparities and connect individuals to vital health resources.
Program Goals:
- Equip students with the knowledge and skill to promote health and wellness within communities.
- Train students to identify and address social determinants of health impacting populations.
- Develop skill in communication, outreach, and patient advocacy.
- Enhance cultural competency and ethical decision- making.
- Foster collaboration between community health workers and healthcare professionals.
