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Community Health Worker

This comprehensive course, “Community Health Worker Course,” is designed for individuals passionate about improving public health and making a significant impact within their communities. Ideal candidates include those interested in pursuing a career in public health, current healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in community health, volunteers aiming to make a difference in public health, and individuals from communities experiencing health disparities who wish to advocate for better health outcomes.

 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

 

  1. Communicate Effectively: Master the art of communication with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals to promote health, educate on disease prevention, and advocate for community needs.
  2. Promote Health and Prevent Disease: Develop strategies to educate communities on healthy behaviors, disease prevention, and the importance of regular health screenings.
  3. Support Chronic Disease Management: Learn to assist individuals with chronic conditions in managing their diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and mental health disorders, through lifestyle coaching and connecting them to medical services.
  4. Navigate Cultural Diversity: Gain insights into working respectfully and effectively with diverse populations, ensuring healthcare services are inclusive and sensitive to cultural differences.
  5. Advocate for Community Needs: Become skilled in advocating for individuals and communities, ensuring they have access to necessary health services, education, and resources.
  6. Professional Skills Development: Enhance professionalism, ethical conduct, and core skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational and time management, documentation, and emotional resilience.

 

Cost: The training is offered at no cost.

 

Program Information

This training is made possible by The ACCS Innovation Center through the Skills for Success program. As a division of the Alabama Community College System, the ACCS Innovation Center is committed to helping individuals and improving Alabama’s economic strength through accessible and innovative training programs. These programs are designed to address the skills gap and prepare Alabamians for a variety of in-demand careers. The courses offered through Skills for Success are tailored specifically for Alabamians, with the goal of providing quick, industry-recognized training in high-demand career fields. By doing so, the program aims to create a skilled workforce that will benefit the state’s economy.