Lecture 1: Clinical Documentation for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
Lecture 2: Conducting Needs Assessment Surveys for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
Lecture 3: Crisis Intervention for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
Lecture 4: Effective Advocacy for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
Lecture 5: Ethics and Boundaries for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
Lecture 6: Educational Methods and Principles of Adult Learning for Community Health Workers (CHWs)
Lecture 7: Community Health Worker (CHW) Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills
Lecture 8: Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing
Lecture 9: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
This course prepares students to work as Community Health Workers (CHWs) by providing essential knowledge and skills for supporting community health initiatives. Topics include clinical documentation, conducting needs assessments, and crisis intervention strategies. Students will learn effective advocacy techniques, ethical considerations, and methods for educating diverse populations. The course also covers the roles and responsibilities of CHWs, stages of behavior change, motivational interviewing, and understanding the social determinants of health. Designed for those interested in improving public health at the community level, this course emphasizes practical skills for enhancing health outcomes and supporting individuals in need.
