Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

This course is designed to prepare and certify students for careers as Community Health Workers in healthcare and social service settings. Community Health Workers are frontline public health workers who primarily provide outreach and supportive services to underserved communities. Through a combination of classroom instruction, in-class labs, and 120-160 hours of externship experience, students will learn public health principles, communication and advocacy skills, health system navigation, case management, and community outreach and engagement. Students who complete the program will be able to work respectfully with healthcare teams, individuals, and communities to promote and support positive health outcomes.

Course Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the program will earn a Community Health Worker Certificate that qualifies them to bill for services through an enrolled supervising provider under Medi-Cal CPT Code 98960, CPT Code 98961, & CPT Code 98962.