Community Health Worker
Certificate
The Community Health Worker (CHW) program equips you with diverse job opportunities. CHWs serve crucial roles by connecting communities with healthcare systems. They focus on improving access and cultural competence. Our online program gives you flexibility. Fuel your passion for helping others. Increase cultural abilities and improve access to healthcare for minorities. Join the community of helping others!
Culture & diversity driven career
Completely online program
Flexible program schedule
Choose your path
Community Health Worker, Certificate
The Community Health Worker program will prepare you to obtain employment in a variety of organizations. Community Health Workers perform a broad range of health-related functions and play an important role in bridging the gap between cultures and healthcare systems.
Length
- 17 Credits
- This program is run as a cohort training and may not follow the semester schedules
Career Opportunities
A Community Health Worker plays a vital role in promoting health and wellness within a community. Their primary responsibility is to connect community members with healthcare services and resources, particularly focusing on underserved populations. They collaborate with healthcare organizations, local agencies, and community leaders to address health disparities and improve access to care.
A Homeless Healthcare Collaborative operates within a street medicine mobile clinic program, aiding patients in accessing community services and adopting healthy behaviors. They provide integral support to providers and team members, conducting care management and outreach in various locations, including homeless encampments, shelters, and health fairs.
A Caregiver provides support to individuals who face challenges in completing fundamental tasks due to factors such as age, mental health issues, or disabilities. Responsibilities of a Caregiver encompass tasks like administering medications, aiding clients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and grooming, and adhering to the patient's designated healthcare regimen.
I am so thankful our organization chose Minnesota West Community & Technical College for my CHW certificate. The staff went above and beyond, providing skills and information specific to my education. Despite having a bachelor's in social work, I found this program more applicable to my work as a CHW. My professors were also understanding of my full-time job and helped me complete the program.
