Community Health
16
Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark

Format

On campus

 
 
 
Admission

Open Enrollment

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

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Community Health

Short-Term Certificate

Degrees & Certificates

Overview

A community health worker serves as a liaison or intermediary between the community and health/social services offered within a community. With this certificate you can begin working in community healthcare right away. You will also be prepared to continue your education with COTC’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology.

By completing this course, you can:

  • advocate for clients or patients in a community setting to help resolve crises
  • facilitate connections between patients, clients, families and community resources, such as medical services, social services, legal aid, housing, job placement, education or food sources
  • assist community members to understand their health conditions and facilitate ways to improve their health
  • provide basic health services such as monitoring blood pressure.

Future Start Dates

Summer 2024

May 20

Apply by: MAY 13

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Autumn 2024

August 26

Apply by: AUG 19

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Spring 2025

January 6

Apply by: DEC 30

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Admission Requirements

This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.

Plan of Study

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Community Health Certificate

Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 1

HLT-110

Medical Terminology

2

HLT-105

Community Health I*^

2

HLT-106

Community Health II*^

4

 

Total

8

Semester 2

HLT-107

Community Health III*

4

NURS-002

Basic Health Care Skills

3.5

EMS-100

Basic Life Support

0.50

 

Total

8

*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
^A “C” (2.00) grade or better is required to progress and graduate from this program.

The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.

Published: March 2024

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the community health worker training program, the student will be prepared to:

  • Advocate for clients or patients in the community setting to resolve crises.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to address the social determinants of health for community members.
  • Facilitate connections between patients, clients, or families and community resources, including but not limited to medical services, social services, legal aid, housing, job placement, education, or food sources.
  • Assist community members to understand their health conditions and facilitate ways to improve health.
  • Provide basic health services such as monitoring blood pressure.

Continue Your Education

Credits earned for the community health certificate count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology.

AAS in Health Services Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

This certificate may be completed in two semesters, or about eight months.

You will take classes on campus to use equipment and engage in hands-on learning.

COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.

Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.

See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.