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Workforce Training Certificate: Maryland Community Health Worker

Workforce Training Certificate: Maryland Community Health Worker at College of Southern Maryland

Workforce Training Certificate: Maryland Community Health Worker

at College of Southern Maryland

Washington, D.C. Catalog

The aim of The Community Health Worker Certification Course is to provide prospective workers with the essential knowledge, skills, and resources needed to act as a bridge between health, social services, and the community. Its goal is to ensure equitable access to resources and services, addressing the diverse health needs of the community through outreach, community education, informal counseling, and social support. and advocacy. This certificate requires hours that meet in person as well as asynchronously/ online. In-person and online requirements are both mandatory.

Leads to

$56.9k careers

Costs

$1.4k

Takes

2 Months
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Example Career

Community Health Workers

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

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$39,440

$56,920

$71,800

$18.96

$27.37

$34.52

Who do I Contact?

8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD 20646

Quick Facts

Location:  La Plata, MD

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  HybridWhite Background

Hours:  Part-time

Age:  18 and up