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CCSF CHW Certificate Program 

 Certificate Overview

The CHW Certificate Program was established in 1992. The requirements for the Certificate are:

• 14 units of core courses (Health 201, 202, 203 & 203W)
• 3-4 units of elective courses
• A 120-hour internship placement (150 hours for paid internships)
• A final Performance-Based Exam (PBE) administered by local public health experts

Contact:  

Darouny SomsanithMPH, 

Faculty Coordinator 

MU309Ocean Campus

415-452-5158

dsomsani@ccsf.edu

 Andrew  Ciscel MPH 

he / they pronouns

Associate Coordinator,

 Community Health Worker

Program Manager, Link Center

MU301Ocean Campus

415-452-5202

aciscel@ccsf.edu

Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement Program 

Certificate of Achievement

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline health workers who are trusted members of their community. The Community Health Worker program trains students to work in the field of public health, healthcare, and social services. CHWs provide a wide-range of community services including: care coordination, screening, contact tracing, and other care support activities. CHWs may also provide, health education, informal counseling, social support, outreach, and advocacy. CHWs work to address the social determinants of health, and promote health equity and social justice within the community they serve.

Phone: 909-652-6789

5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

The Community Health Worker certificate prepares students for introductory-level positions in the community health field. All students must complete at least 18 units. Coursework in KIN 235 C may be waived with current Red Cross cards in First Aid and CPR at the discretion of the division. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a C or better. At least 50% of all coursework must be completed at Cypress College.

9200 Valley View Street Cypress, CA 90630 

Contact:  (714) 484-7000 

Eros Rice erice@cypresscollege.edu

https://programmap.cypresscollege.edu/academics/interest-clusters/e5487370-9bbc-4b05-a08e-86d4f798dac0/programs/8a0de002-dd0c-0224-3bb0-9c5791bcba90

Cabrillo College’s newly launched Community Health Worker (CHW) Program trains and certifies students to work in the fields of public health, health care, and social services.

You can earn a Certificate of Achievement in as few as two semesters! 

Register for HS130 Intro to Community Health Work to learn about the field of Community Health Education and the roles of Community Health Workers while exploring a variety of issues and skills pertinent to the profession.

Classes are held at both the Aptos and Watsonville Campuses. The cost for the required 16 units for the Certificate of Achievement completed in two semesters is less than $900. However, with financial aid, the Cabrillo Promise, the BOG waiver, and other resources the cost could be much less. 

Community Health Workers (CHWs) provide a wide range of services, including health outreach and education, client-centered counseling and case management, and client and community-based advocacy. They work to reduce unequal rates of illness and death between different communities and to promote health equity or justice, prioritizing communities with the greatest health risks.

The CHW program is being developed in close collaboration with community-based organizations and the healthcare industry. The program is led by faculty from Health Science. Electives are also available in Human Services, and Nutrition 

Watch this video to see a Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker.

Contact:  Adrienne Saxton 

Aptos and Watsonville Campuses 

Santa Cruz California 

 https://www.cabrillo.edu/community-health-worker/ 

Diablo Valley College 

 https://www.dvc.edu/

Contra Costa County, 

Northern California

Location:  

321 Golf Club Road,

 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Diablo Valley College (DVC) will be offering a Community Health Certificate Program in Fall 2023. 

2 semesters ( One academic Year) 

13 Units Core Courses

3 Units Elective Courses

Total: 16 Units

Internship 

120 Hours ( non Paid) 

or 

150 Hours (Paid )

Contact: 

Dr. Kristen Colchico

Department Chair Public Health Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Coordinator

kcolchico@dvc.edu

925-969-4254

Los Angeles Valley College

Free ONLINE Community Health Worker Training Program 

Earn a good salary while changing lives and helping people 

Enroll today for Los Angeles Valley College’s Free Community Health Worker Non Credited Certificate Program Starting Fall Semester 2022

Enroll on the LAVC website www.lavc.edu 

Community Health Workers are in demand and Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) is offering a free program to train community members to prepare and grow this crucial CHW workforce. 

 We are excited for the launch of LAVC’s non credited class in the fall 2022 where students will receive a certificate of completion, which can be helpful when prospecting for jobs in the social care field.

The Community Health Worker Training Curriculum

•  Introduction to the Community Health Worker Role
• Community Health Worker Best Practices 
• Building Foundational Skills in Helping Understanding the Health and Social Care Needs of Older Adults and their Caregivers 
• Selection between the English Second Language (ESL) 
• Training and Courses on 21st Century Skills Training

Contact: 

 Valeria Covarrubias 

 818-947-2494

covarrv@lavc.edu 

Contact us 

Send an email to: communityhealth@lavc.edu
Roberto Gutierrez at: 818-947-29

Community Health Worker: Children and Families Certificate of Achievement 

The Community Health Worker (CHW): Children and Families Certificate trains students to serve a critical role in the community by supporting mental and physical health for children and families. 

Students completing the certificate will be qualified to provide appropriate health education and information to help children and families get the mental and physical healthcare they need. 

Students will be equipped with a community resource file and strategies to provide support and guidance for children and families. They will also be trained to perform basic health care procedures and to advocate for health needs of their clients. 

Required Courses: Units HS 064 

Nurse Assistant  (6-HS 066) 

Home Health Aide (2- KINE 010 )

Personal & Community Health 

(3 -CDE 101) 

Child Growth & Development 

 (3 CDE 102) 

Child, Family, & Community ( 3) 

CERTIFICATE TOTAL  (17) 

 College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760.346.8041 

Bridge to Community Health Work Certificate

This is a 105-hour non-credit certificate for students who plan to pursue a career as a community health worker in which students gain exposure and  develop skills to enter the field.

This certificate can be completed in one semester. Weekly time commitment is about 7 hours, including lecture time and self-paced study. 

Currently, this program is offered exclusively online.  BCC provides WiFi hotspots, Chromebooks, and text books for this program. 

We also have multiple student support programs to give you wrap around support.

Required Courses

HUSV 500A: Community Health Worker I (first 7-week course)

HUSV 500B: Community Health Worker II (second 7-week course)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will be able to:

1. Explain the career opportunities as a community health worker.
2. Demonstrate skills for placement in entry-level volunteer, internship, or paid opportunities.
3. Determine a successful pathway to reach career goals as a community health worker.

To enroll complete this interest survey: www.tinyurl.com/bcc-chw

Department Contacts/Contact Information/Location

• Midhun Joseph, BCC Transitions Coordinator
  mjoseph@peralta.edu
• Sonja Herbert, MPH, Instructor 500A & B
  sherbert@peralta.edu

Community Health Worker Associates Degree pdf (4 pages)  

 Berkeley City College 2050 Center St. between Shattuck Ave. & Milvia St. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 981-2932 

(510) 841-7333 (FAX) 

Coordinator: Stephanie Sanders-Badt, 

 e-mail: ssanders-badt@peralta.edu 

Visit www.berkeleycitycollege.edu 

The Community Health Care Worker Certificate of Achievement 

Our Community Health Care Worker Certificate and Pre-Health Education Degree programs are designed to prepare students for professional schools and employment opportunities in health related fields.

The Community Health Care Worker Certificate of Achievement consists of multi-disciplinary coursework to prepare individuals to work within the social service, public health, or health care workforce as Community Health Workers (CHW). Common job titles for CHWs include: patient/health navigator, case manager/case worker, health educator, community health educator, community outreach worker, and enrollment specialist. Community health workers serve as liaisons/intermediaries between health and social services and the community to promote, maintain and improve individual and community access to health care services; assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors; and improve the quality and cultural competence of services delivered.

Contact

 Ashpreet K Singh 

Program Director, 

Community Health Worker and Pre-Health Occupations Programs
Email:  SinghA3@losrios.edu 

 (916) 558-2550 

San Jose / Online

NEW Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Work 

Join Fall 2023!

Our 14-unit certificate program provides a foundational framework in public health, health education, and entry-level skills needed to bridge the gap between clinical care, patient adherence, and improvement of health outcomes.

•  Students can earn a $5,000 stipend while in the CHW program!

CHWs are integral parts of a health care team, serving as health navigators, health educators, and informal counselors. CHWs work in a number of roles, including preventive work; chronic disease management; health education and outreach; informal counseling; health advocacy; health navigation services; health behavior change; and violence prevention.

INFORMATION SESSION
View Recording Below

VIDEO: INFO ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS

TIMELINE: We will begin again in Fall 2023!

UNITS: 14, including internship (13 course units, 1 internship unit)

COURSE SEQUENCE/SCHEDULE

• HLTH 21: Contemporary Health Concerns, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, or Winter 2024 quarter
• HLTH 101: Introduction to Community Health Work, Winter 2024 only
• CNSL 6: Exploring Leadership, Any quarter
• ITRN 50: Internship (72 hours total), Spring 2024 

• Foothill College is working on credit for hours already accrued for current CHWs; more info at a later time

PREREQUISITES: None.

 All classes will be delivered in English. English speaking and writing skills are necessary. 

If English is your second language 

we offer non-credit ESLL courses.

INTERESTED? QUESTIONS? 

Email us at CHW@fhda.edu

Videos: Learn about CHWs and our Partners!

VIDEO: MEET CURRENT CHWS!

VIDEO: MEET OUR PARTNERS!

Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement https://www.cerritos.edu/health/CHW.htm

Contact: Ni Bueno

Cerritos Community College 

Health Education Department Chairperson

Email :nbueno@cerritos.edu

Phone: 5628602451 x2874

Cerritos Community College offers a Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement. We are an approved program of the Strong Workforce/Career Technical Education in California. 

Webpage: https://www.cerritos.edu/health/CHW.htm 

11110 Alondra Blvd.

Norwalk, California 90650

Mission College

Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement 

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Associate Degree provides the opportunity for the student to develop skills as frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or close understanding of the community they serve. This relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison between health services and the community. Course requirements for the major can be completed in two or three semesters of study. Classroom theory is applied in a CHW Internship course with placement of the student to practice skills learned in a variety of healthcare settings. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all core classes and program electives to satisfy degree requirements

Promotores facilitate access to higher learning

Contact:   Javier Garcia​
Phone: (714) 564-6145
garcia_javier@sac.edu
Room: S-213​ 

Padres Promotores

Is a team of SAC student workers dedicated to reach out to families with the purpose of empowering, engaging and making Higher Education a possibility for their children by providing skills, knowledge, and resources available.

Inspire, transform, and empower families to achieve Higher Education

Services Provided

• Facilitate presentations to K-12 Schools which consists of three sessions
• Participate in community and school events such as College & Resources Fairs
• Facilitate presentations and parents' orientations
• Santa Ana College campus tours
• Staff Higher Education Centers, Santa Ana Public Library and Mexican Consulate
• Outreach using non-traditional methods such as home visits and promoting out in the community

Objectives:

• Inspire, Transform, and empower families to achieve Higher Education
• Promote Higher Education alternatives and resources within families and K-12 students
• Promote Santa Ana College and resources such as adult classes, credit classes and high school programs​
• Inform parents on California K-12 educational system and Higher Education options (A-G, GPA, Financial Aid, Universities and Community Colleges)
• Encourage parents to participate in their children's education​

Camino De​ Amistad:

"Camino de Amistad" is an annual event designed to increase visibility of higher education in the community of Santa Ana and to help new high school students prepare for the year ahead.

500 volunteers distributed 30,000 door-hangers

All parents attend volunteer recognition lunch

Opportunities to renew motivation to help children prepare for college

Offer Secondary Grade Students Community Service hours for Camino De Amistad event

​​"Cafe y Pan Dulce" Meetings

Meetings we be held virtually, one in the morning and one in the evening.

Topics:

The "language" of college

Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

Transfer Center Information

Student Services Programs​

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Certificate of Performance in Community Health Work

Description

The Certificate of Performance in Community Health Work is designed to introduce current and potential Community Health Workers (CHWs) to core concepts in the field of community health. This program prepares students to work in a variety of health settings that utilize entry level front line health workers. These settings may include public and private health and human service institutions, especially those that address underserved communities.

Program Emphasis

Program emphasis is placed on providing students with both vocational and academic aspects of Community Health Work through a combination of coursework and practical experience.

Career Options

Career options for students completing the Certificate of Performance in Community Health Work include Health Educator, Information Resource personnel for health facilities and the community, Organizer, Interpreter, and Health Advocate. In addition, this program includes core academic courses that provide a basis for continued formal academic pursuits in the field of Health, Human Services, or Behavioral Sciences.

 San Diego City College
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101-4787

 619-388-3400

Charles Drew University: Community Health Worker Academy (Los Angeles) 

Mission Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private non-profit student centered University that is committed to cultivating diverse health professional leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations through outstanding education, research, clinical service, and community engagement.

Contact:  

Hector Balcazar, PhD, MS, co-director of the CHW Academy, became Dean of the College of Science and Health at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science on April 4, 2016

 Sheba George, PhD, co-director of the CHW Academy, is also faculty member at CDU in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine and in the Department of Community Health Sciences at UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health.   

1731 E. 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059

(323) 563-4800

Curricula and Trainings

Our conceptual approach for our core curricular development has included several innovative features:

• A foundational consultation process with CHW national experts to inform our curricular development approach, process, and content;
• The utilization of the CHW Consensus Project (C3 Project) to provide curricular standards and guide learning objectives;
• Integration of three key stakeholder group perspectives (patients, health care teams and health care systems) throughout the curriculum;
• Use of popular education principles, which aim to foster a collaborative learning process (e.g., using participatory approaches that focus on problem-solving and role-playing, including hands-on laboratory sessions);
• Integration of adult learning principles which build on learners’ experiences and culminate in an apprenticeship model, modified to work within the challenging limitations on in-person interactions in the COVID 19 pandemic era;
• Use of a modified apprenticeship model, designed to enhance virtual collaborative learning, including panel discussions and interviews with experienced CHWs and professionals in health care, academia, and public health and virtual tours of clinical settings. 

With this approach, we hope to build a sustained learning community for CHWs through interaction with multidisciplinary health care experts. 

As an example, our resulting innovative standards-based core curriculum for clinical CHWs is comprised of ten modules, which span three key areas of focus: 

1. Establishing a professional CHW identity and Competencies (e.g., CHW history, roles/skills, CHW organizations/ advocacy, Practicing Self-Awareness/Cultural Humility, etc.); 
2. Outlining the context, processes and key actors in health care settings with whom CHWs will engage (e.g., U.S. Health Care Systems, Inter-professional Workplace Interactions, Technology in Health Care, Workplace Communication Skills & Code of Ethics, Introduction to Public Health); 
3. Identifying the main forces that shape the health and health care outcomes of patients/families and communities (e.g., Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health; Social Support Resources to engage with Families & Communities, Humanistic Values in Care Management, etc.).  

With collaboration and feedback throughout the development and drafting of our curricular modules from clinic-based CHWs from a partner health care organization, we  provide current and relevant information and examples, particularly for the hands-on portion for each module and the apprenticeship component. 

University of California, 

San Diego, La Jolla, CA

$3,000,000

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 

$3,000,000

International Pre-Diabetes Center Inc.

Panorama City, CA

$3,000,000

El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center

San Bernardino, CA

$3,000,000

Community Health Partnership, Inc. San Jose CA

$1,115,231

Touro University

Vallejo, CA

$3,000,000

Community Health Worker 

Apprenticeship

Contact Us

• Wendy Thant, Program Coordinator 
• ‪(415) 851-1014‬ (text/call)
• wendy.thant@dhti.org

4 MONTHS HYBRID TRAINING WITH $1500 MONTLY STIPEND

• Program includes:
  • Paid 4-Month Training: Virtual and in-person courses & externship provided by the Alameda County Health Pipeline Partnership (ACHPP), Chabot College, and healthcare employer partners. Requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week, offering a $1500 monthly stipend.
  • Professional Development: Receive professional skills training and career coaching with DHTI.
• Hybrid Training Model:
  • 50% Online & 50% In-Person at Creekside, 1000 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA.
• Important Dates:
  • DHTI Referral Application Deadline: June 21st, 2024 @12pm
  • Interviews: July 1-3, 2024
  • Applicants will be notified by: July 12, 2024
  • Applicants will need to confirm their acceptance by July 17, 2024
  • Chabot College Courses Begins: Wednesday, August 2024
  • Health Coach Curriculum Begins: Monday, September 2, 2024

APPLY NOW!

As part of CWHAP, we will recruit up to 200 community health workers and train them through certified training programs offered by UC San Diego to address gaps in health care access and health education in underserved local communities. The aim is to address health inequity within local refugee, immigrant and American Indian communities. 

The community health workers and health support workers training will involve one basic module in community health training and three advanced modules in:

 1) health support, 

2) soft skills development, 

3) leadership and self-care. 

Following training, the CWHAP program will support internship and apprenticeship placements to support job placement for those who are qualified. Select trainees will also receive higher level training to themselves become trainers of other CHWs in their respective communities.

All the expenses for this training will be covered by the program, including applicable tuition and other costs such as travel, child care, and other expenses incurred to attend training. For more details or if you are interested in participating, 

Contact: Debbie Loomis, 

Project Manager  D1Loomis@health.ucsd.edu, 

 online enrollment application.

(HRSA Funding: $3,000,000)

Loma Linda CHW/Promotor Academy 

Address:  

250 S. G St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Phone: 909-771-2893

Contact: Pamela Fernandes

promotoresacademy@llu.edu

8:00 am to 5:00 pm: Mon.-Thu. 8:00 am to 2:00 pm: Fri.

Promotores Academy was founded in 2011, by a partnership between El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center and the Institute for Community Partnerships at Loma Linda University. The Academy was established to fill the gap in CHW training in our local region and to develop a much-needed workforce that is ideal for linking the community to the social and healthcare systems. Through the training, the Academy provides expertise in research and evidence-based curricula, workforce integration capacity building, and support in organizational readiness.

We train community health workers to foster and sustain health in their communities. Students receive training in individual and community capacity building, health promotion and disease prevention, cultural mediation, advocacy, home visitation skills, and more. The Academy provides ongoing support and mentorship to build professional and workforce capacity.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

• Community Health Worker Foundations Training
• Clinic-based Community Health Worker
• School-based Community Health and Education Worker
• Contract-based Training

Article: Community health workers extend healthcare reach beyond hospitals

By Dona Jayne Potts - May 1, 2018

International Pre-Diabetes Center Inc.

Panorama City, CA

(HRSA Funding $3,000,000)

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El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center

San Bernardino, CA

(HRSA Funding $3,000,000)

CHW/P Training Center 

Community Health Partnership, Inc. San Jose CA

(HRSA Funding $1,115,231)

Every Women Counts (EWC)

Interested in scheduling an EWC class or learning more about EWC health education opportunities?

Contact Marlenna Lopez, MPH: marlenna@chpscc.org or (408) 579-6005

 Contact our  Clinical Coordinator, Sabrina McRae: sabrina@chpscc.org or (408) 579-6020 

The San Diego State University Institute for Public Health is facilitating the CHW Training Academy. 

The training curriculum was developed by Vista Community Clinic with funding from the County of San Diego in support of the Live Well San Diego vision for healthy, safe, and thriving communities. 

Certificates of completion will be awarded upon the completion of class requirements.

For more information and to view upcoming sessions, please contact Cesar Bucio Zamora cbuciozamora@sdsu.edu