Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers bridge the gaps between individuals and communities and the healthcare system, serving as a mediators, educators, advocates, and links between communities of which they are members, and the health and social service systems. The Community Health Worker certificate focuses on eight core competencies: advocacy, capacity building, knowledge, organization, service coordination, interpersonal skills, teaching and communication.  

Licensure/Certification:  Texas Department of State Health Services

Length of Certificate:  160 course contact hours

Prerequisites:  Current involvement in community activities

Courses include:

• CEC 9820 Community Health Worker - Advocacy 20 hrs.
• CEC 9821 Community Health Worker - Capacity Building 20 hrs.
• CEC 9822 Community Health Worker - Communication 20 hrs.
• CEC 9823 Community Health Worker - Health Knowledge 20 hrs.
• CEC 9824 Community Health Worker - Interpersonal Relations 20 hrs.
• CEC 9825 Community Health Worker - Organization 20 hrs.
• CEC 9826 Community Health Worker - Service Coordination 20 hrs.
• CEC 9827 Community Health Worker - Teaching 20 hrs.

Total hours 160.  Course offerings vary by semester.  

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