PH 202 - Community Health Worker (CHW) Principles and Practices II

Recent Professors: Kristen Colchico
Recent Semesters: 2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
Class Size: Not published
Difficulty: 6.2Demandingout of 10
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PH201 - Community Health Worker (CHW) Principles and Practices I PH-201 or equivalent
2027SP Sections: View 2027SP sections of PH 202
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course helps students continue to develop core CHW competencies, such as client-centered assessments, health education, counseling, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, care management, and patient navigation services. Students will continue to enhance their professionalism in the CHW field by applying concepts and skills for working with people who are returning home from incarceration, supporting clients with the management of chronic health conditions, healthy eating and active living, and supporting survivors of trauma. Community assessments, group facilitation, health outreach, research and evaluation skills, and community organizing and advocacy will be facilitated. This course is required for the CHW, Elder Advocate Specialist, HIV and Hepatitis Navigation Specialist, Re-entry Specialist, and Youth Advocate Specialist certificates.
Usually Held: Thu 6:00pm–8:15pm, Thu 4:00pm–6:15pm