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The Community Health Worker Certificate Program at Kettering College prepares individuals to become a certified Community Health Worker (C-CHW) in the state of Ohio. The curriculum consists of a minimum of 100 hours of didactic and 130 hours of clinical practicum and laboratory in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-26-12. This program is funded by a grant from The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
For more information on state curriculum guidelines visit https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4723-26-13.
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Curriculum
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CHWP 100 - Community Health Worker Concepts
Transitions the student to the role of the Community Health Worker and assists with obtaining certification in the State of Ohio. Emphasis is placed on promotion of client health and well-being of diverse populations across the lifespan. Students apply knowledge related to basic health principles, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, administrative skills, care coordination, professional and therapeutic communication, documentation, community advocacy, client advocacy, community assessment and data collection. Students will participate in required practicum hours within community settings similar to the settings in which community health workers practice.
100hrs of didactic; 130hrs of practicum
Prerequisites: None
Location: Kettering Health Dayton
Days & Times: *Tentative* M, T, W, 1730-203015 weeks
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