Public and Community Health
Community Health Worker: Certificate Program
Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Work (CHW)
Our 15-unit certificate program combines health education and real-world job training to prepare students for a career
in community health work in less than a year.
CHWs can work in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, community based organizations, and health insurance organizations. CHWs focus on connecting people to resources aimed at ensuring health and reducing the burden of chronic and infectious disease.
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Certificate Program Overview and Requirements
Format: Online classes, some meet live. In-person internship.
Coursework: 3 classes plus an internship (15 credits)
Choose Fall or Winter Start:
- Students can choose to start in Fall (Sept) and finish in Spring (June) OR start in Winter (Jan) and finish in Spring (June).
- Students with previous CHW experience may choose to start in Fall (Sept) and finish in Winter (Mar) OR complete their whole certificate in Winter (Jan-June). Only recommended if the person has time to take four classes at once.
Prerequisites: English-language proficiency is required. All classes will be delivered in English.
English speaking and writing skills are necessary. If English is your second language,
we offer non-credit ESLL courses.
Questions? Email us at CHW@fhda.edu