CRN 72251HLTH 59 - Intro to Community Health Worker (CHW) Field

Course Information

HLTH 59 is an introductory course to the roles and core competencies of Community Health Workers (CHW) and is a requirement for applying to the CCSF CHW Certificate Program. Students will learn key public health concepts and models for providing client-centered services, assess their readiness and interest in applying to the CHW Certificate Program, and learn the requirements and application process for the program.

Prerequisites/corequisites/advisories

Prerequisite(s)

None

Corequisite(s)

None

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the major roles, responsibilities, core competencies, and scope of practice for Community Health Workers
Explain the requirements for the CCSF CHW Certificate Program
Assess interest and readiness to enroll in the CHW Certificate Program
Discuss basic public health concepts including the social determinants of health and ecological models for health promotion.
Analyze client-centered models for promoting the health and wellness of diverse clients or patients.

Technology Requirements

Canvas

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system for course resources, assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work if applicable, sharing resources, viewing grades, and other functions. I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, please use the Student Canvas Guides or live support available through Canvas Chat.

For 24/7 help with Canvas, use Canvas Chat Support.

Zoom Video Conferencing

This course is an in-person course and live streaming/Zoom participation is not available. Office hours may be held in Zoom by appointment only.

Required Software

Adobe Reader
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Important Dates

HLTH 59 is a short-term 6-week course.

Important Dates
Description	Calculation
Last date to drop with a refund	10% of class meeting times
Last date to add	20% of class meeting times
Last date to drop a class without a W	20% of class meeting times
Last date to apply for pass/no pass	30% of class meeting times
Last date to withdraw with a W	75% of class meeting times

Important dates change semester by semester and are available in the Course Syllabus. For more information on add/drop deadlines, observed holidays, and dates for midterm/final, go to the CCSF Instructional Calendar website to see semester-specific important dates for less than full-term courses.

Course Syllabus

For details of course requirements, textbooks and materials, and course expectations, you may review the Syllabus of the most recently offered HLTH 59 course. Please note that information on this syllabus is subject to change each semester and should only be used as a reference.