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In North Carolina, Community Health Workers (CHW) hold both formal and informal roles within the healthcare system. The nuanced and contextual skills they exhibit are valuable in reaching individuals and groups who are oftentimes unfamiliar or distrustful of people outside of a given community; particularly the poor, underserved, and /or minority populations. Changes to healthcare laws encourage the use of CHWs to promote healthy behaviors and improved health outcomes. This recognition of CHWs provides an opportunity to impact population health, reduce disparities, and integrate their roles into a new healthcare delivery model.
This Course Will Cover:
North Carolina CHW Primary Roles
North Carolina CHW Core Competencies
The Six CHW Models of Care
Learning Objectives Will Include:
Lesson 1: Community Health Worker History and Overview
Lesson 2: Health Care Coverage
Lesson 3: Practicing Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Dilemmas, and HIPAA
Lesson 4: Guiding Principles for Working with Individual Clients and Group Facilitation
Lesson 5: Motivational Interviewing and Coaching
Lesson 6: Stress Management, Self-care, and Burnout & Photo Voice
Lesson 7: Promoting Community Health and Health Assessment
Lesson 8: Care Management and Home Visiting 101
Lesson 9: Basic Computer Skills 101 and Introduction to Project Resources
Lesson 10: Conflict Resolution Skills, Community Organizing, and Outreach
Lesson 11: Promoting the Health of Formerly Incarcerated People
Lesson 12: Wellness Promotion and Health Outreach
Lesson 13: Safety and Well-Being
Lesson 14: Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living
Lesson 15: Chronic and Acute Disease Management Part I
Lesson 16: Chronic and Acute Disease Management Part II
Lesson 17: Tobacco Prevention and Education Part I
Lesson 18: Tobacco Prevention and Education Part II
Lesson 19: Maternal and Child/Adolescent Health I
Lesson 20: Maternal and Child/Adolescent Health Part II
Lesson 21: Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health
Lesson 22: Professional Skills and Designing a Resume, Cover Letter, and Portfolio
Lesson 23: Next Steps Professionally: UNC schools (AS, BS in Health Education, MPH Programs, RN, LPN, etc.)
Lesson 24: Special Project Presentations and Evaluations
In North Carolina, Community Health Workers (CHW) hold both formal and informal roles within the healthcare system. The nuanced and contextual skills they exhibit are valuable in reaching individuals and groups who are oftentimes unfamiliar or distrustful of people outside of a given community; particularly the poor, underserved, and /or minority populations. Changes to healthcare laws encourage the use of CHWs to promote healthy behaviors and improved health outcomes. This recognition of CHWs provides an opportunity to impact population health, reduce disparities, and integrate their roles into a new healthcare delivery model.
This Course Will Cover:
North Carolina CHW Primary Roles
North Carolina CHW Core Competencies
The Six CHW Models of Care
Learning Objectives Will Include:
Lesson 1: Community Health Worker History and Overview
Lesson 2: Health Care Coverage
Lesson 3: Practicing Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Dilemmas, and HIPAA
Lesson 4: Guiding Principles for Working with Individual Clients and Group Facilitation
Lesson 5: Motivational Interviewing and Coaching
Lesson 6: Stress Management, Self-care, and Burnout & Photo Voice
Lesson 7: Promoting Community Health and Health Assessment
Lesson 8: Care Management and Home Visiting 101
Lesson 9: Basic Computer Skills 101 and Introduction to Project Resources
Lesson 10: Conflict Resolution Skills, Community Organizing, and Outreach
Lesson 11: Promoting the Health of Formerly Incarcerated People
Lesson 12: Wellness Promotion and Health Outreach
Lesson 13: Safety and Well-Being
Lesson 14: Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living
Lesson 15: Chronic and Acute Disease Management Part I
Lesson 16: Chronic and Acute Disease Management Part II
Lesson 17: Tobacco Prevention and Education Part I
Lesson 18: Tobacco Prevention and Education Part II
Lesson 19: Maternal and Child/Adolescent Health I
Lesson 20: Maternal and Child/Adolescent Health Part II
Lesson 21: Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health
Lesson 22: Professional Skills and Designing a Resume, Cover Letter, and Portfolio
Lesson 23: Next Steps Professionally: UNC schools (AS, BS in Health Education, MPH Programs, RN, LPN, etc.)
Lesson 24: Special Project Presentations and Evaluations