Community Health Worker AHCN.S.CRT

Certificate - 30 - 31 Credit Hours

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Allied Health
Effective as of Fall 2026

What is the program about?

The Community Health Worker program curriculum is designed to prepare the student for employment as community health workers, patient navigators, and health insurance navigators. The aim of this certificate is to provide individuals with the expertise and experience in assisting individuals and communities to navigate the U.S. community health, health care, and health insurance systems. The certificate offers a combination of classroom and lab training that will help students succeed in future careers. Students who opt to take ALH 1120 will also complete practical training at a local healthcare facility. A State and Federal Background check, immunizations, and proof of personal health insurance will be required prior to starting the clinical practice.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate professionalism including knowledge of cultural competence, self-care, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate skills in documentation of service provision.
• Demonstrate knowledge with regards to healthcare across the lifespan.
• Demonstrate skills in assessing patient needs and identifying appropriate resources to meet those needs.

Career Opportunities

Community Health Workers will be educated to obtain the expertise and experience in assisting individuals and communities to navigate the U.S. community health, health care, and health insurance systems, as well as to improve the equality and cultural competence of service delivery and accomplish personal prevention and health care goals.

Transferability

No formal articulation agreements.

Program Accreditation Information

Non accredited program