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

Check back in the fall for future information sessions.

 

Explore Your Programs Degree/Certificate Options

Community Health Worker Certificate Program Map

 

Apply to the Program

CHW Program Application link

 

Upcoming Events

Check back in the fall for future upcoming events.

 

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

 

Contact

For general information, please call (909) 652-6669, or email: publichealth@chaffey.edu.

Questions about clinical internship partnerships or opportunities, contact Margie Shamblin, Clinical Coordinator
Email: Margaret.Shamblin@chaffey.edu.