HUMS 103 - Introduction to Community Health Work

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    Description
    This course is an introduction to Community Health Work (CHW). Emphasis is placed on the role of the Community Health Worker as a promoter of health and healthy living within the health care and public health systems. Topics include the fundamentals of public and preventive health in global and community perspective, community health challenges, and the role of education and advocacy in creating and maintaining healthy communities. This course is designed for Human Services students and anyone interested in Community and Public Health.