Course Offerings

Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar a las personas con el conocimiento, herramientas, recursos y experiencias necesarias para convertirse en un Promotor de Salud (CHW, por sus siglas en inglés) certificado en Carolina del Norte. Los Promotores de Salud trabajan en una variedad de entidades tanto de atención médica como de apoyo comunitario incluyendo Departamentos de Salud, Hospitales, Centros de Salud Calificados Federalmente, Clínicas, Organizaciones de fe, etc.).

Este curso está diseñado para cubrir las nueve competencias básicas esenciales para poder trabajar como un Promotor de Salud. Las cuales incluyen:

• la comunicación
• la creación de capacidad
• la coordinación de servicios
• las habilidades interpersonales
• la abogacía
• el alcance comunitario
• las habilidades personales/profesionales

A través del curso se tratarán temas de salud y sociales que afectan de una manera desproporcionada a nuestra comunidad, incluyendo las enfermedades crónicas tales como la diabetes, el asma y el cáncer.
Algunos de los temas sociales incluirán la seguridad, la preparación para emergencias, el aislamiento social y las experiencias adversas durante la infancia (ACES, por sus siglas en inglés). Los estudiantes también aprenderán sobre el panorama cambiante de la atención médica en Carolina del Norte y cómo trabajar con sus clientes para conectarlos con recursos a través de NCCARE 360 y otras plataformas.
Al completar esta capacitación, los estudiante serán elegibles para solicitar su Certificación de Promotor de Salud de la Asociación de Promotores de Salud de Carolina del Norte (the North Carolina Community Health Workers Association)

This class is taught in Spanish. Esta clase se ensena en español.

Course Objectives

address the four (4) primary roles and the nine (9) core competencies that Community Health Workers should possess when working with clients.

Outline of instruction

Community Health Worker History and Overview
Health Care Coverage Part I & Part II

Basic Computer Skills 101 & Introduction to Photo Voice
Stress Management, Self-care, and Burnout

Practicing Cultural Sensitivity and Ethical Dilemmas and HIPAA

Guiding Principles for Working with Individual Clients & Group Facilitation

Motivational Interviewing and Coaching Part I & II

Care Management and Home Visiting 101
Conflict Resolution Skills, Community Organizing and Outreach

Promoting Community Health and Health Assessment
Community Health Assessment Assignment Overview

Wellness Promotion and Health Outreach
Promoting the Health of Formerly Incarcerated People
Safety and Well-Being

Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health I & II

Chronic and Acute Disease Management Part I & Part II

Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living Part I & II
Tobacco Prevention and Education I & II

Maternal and Child/Adolescent Health I & II

Special Project Presentations (Photo Voice)

Professional Skills: Designing a Resume, Cover letter, and Interviewing
Next Steps Professionally

CEUs

0

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina Community Health Worker Association

Website

https://ncchwa.org/services/certification/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Community Health Worker

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

n/a

Text and Supplies Needed

Aprendiendo a Promover la Salud, 2010 edition, David Werner y Bill Bower, Hesperian Foundation ISBN: 978-0-942364-14-9
Spanish BLS Provider Manual ISBN: 978-1-61669-861-4

You must have convenient, dependable access to a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access and the following:
• A reasonably current web browser (Firefox or Chrome are recommended)
• JavaScript and cookies enabled

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

n/a

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
● Attendance
Regular attendance is required for the student to complete all course requirements and receive the optimum benefit of instruction. In the event of an absence, it is the student's responsibility to make up all missed work. Failure to make up missed work will adversely affect the student's course grade. The maximum number of classes a student can miss without being dropped from the course is four (4) classes. Any student who misses more than the total allotted hours of no more than 4 days, is no longer eligible to receive a certificate of completion and will not be able to return to class.

● Participation
Students are expected to be fully present in class and participate in discussion and activities. Those who attend virtual or hybrid classes are required to have access to a computer (PC or Mac), laptop, or tablet with a functional webcam, high-speed Internet access. They are also required to do approximately 2 - 3 hours of additional self study for in class discussion on certain key topics such as group facilitation, motivational interviewing, care management, and mental health and wellness training.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals seeking certification as a Community Health Workers, those exploring the field or other careers in public health, trusted community leaders who have a history working with diverse populations.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

? Community Health Worker
? Promotores de Salud
? Outreach Specialist
? Patient or Health Navigator
? Health Specialist
? Case or Care Manager
? Health Advocate or Advisor
? Certified Application Counselor
? Community Health Educator
? Care Coordinator
? Family Resource Coordinator

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wake County invested in Community Health Workers early on and are continuing to mobilize and hire Community Health Workers around community health improvement, health literacy, and access to health and human services. Wake County Health and Human Services has a Network of Community Health Workers and is hiring Community Health Workers as part of their community based public health efforts.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Community Health Worker

Promotores de Salud

Outreach Specialist

Health Specialist

Care Manager

Case Manager

Health Navigator

Patient Navigator

Health Advocate

Health Advisor

Certified Application Counselor

Community Health Educator

Care Coordinator

Family Resource Coordinator

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Course Contact Information

Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]