2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HUMS 162 - Community Health Worker
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College and ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing, or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing, or ENGL 075 Co-Requisite Integrated Reading and Writing
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
A Community Health Worker is a frontline worker trained in care coordination, case management, coaching, and cultural competency. After satisfactory completion of this course, students will have met the requirements to be a Certified Community Health Worker in Indiana through the Indiana Community Health Workers Association.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Complete the Community Health Worker end of course assessment by demonstrating competencies in the following areas:
Communication & Motivational Interviewing
Interpersonal and Relationship Building
Service Coordination, Navigation, and Referrals
Capacity Building
Advocacy & Client Centered Care
Education and Facilitation
Individual and Community Assessment
Outreach
Professional Skills, Conduct, & Self-Care
Goal Setting & Treatment Planning
Working with diverse populations
Application of the LEARN model
Define Chronic Disease Signs & Symptoms
Trauma Informed Care
2. Demonstrate advanced professional writing skills in case management.
3. Explore professional development and employment opportunities for Community Health Workers and Case Managers.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the CHW Code of Ethics, HIPAA, confidentiality, and informed consent, and functioning within a multidisciplinary team.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Diversity/Cultural Competency
Conflict Management
Technology/Record Keeping
Communication Skills
Promotion of Health and Wellness
Behavioral Health Overview
Integrated Care Model
Motivational Interviewing
Advocacy, Collaboration, and Teamwork
Stage of Change and Harm Reduction
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