Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline health workers who are trusted members of their community. The Community Health Worker program trains students to work in the field of public health, healthcare, and social services. CHWs provide a wide-range of community services including: care coordination, screening, contact tracing, and other care support activities. CHWs may also provide, health education, informal counseling, social support, outreach, and advocacy. CHWs work to address the social determinants of health, and promote health equity and social justice within the community they serve. 

Information Sessions

March 3, 2025	5:00pm - 6:00pm	March 3 virtual meeting link
April 7, 2025	5:00pm - 6:00pm	April 7 virtual meeting link
May 5, 2025	5:00pm - 6:00pm	May 5 virtual meeting link

 

Explore Your Programs Degree/Certificate Options

Community Health Worker Certificate Program Map

 

Apply to the Program

Program Application will open March 3rd

 

Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE - April 25, 2025

California Community Health Worker Symposium

Creating healthier communities through education innovation, and compassionate care

at the Chaffey College Chino Community Center

 

 

• CHW Pinning Ceremony - Spring 2025 more information to come

 

Community Health Worker Organizations

• National Association of Community Health Workers
• California Association for Community Health Workers
• American Public Health Association: Community Health Workers
• California Department of Healthcare Services: CHW Benefit Policy

 

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