allied health

Allied health

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

The community health worker is an integral member of the health care team who has the knowledge and skills to provide effective and appropriate support and services to individuals and families within the community.  Community health workers often visit homeless shelters, coup kitchens, clinics and various other health care facilities.  

The program consists of the following courses:

   

Dept. & No.

Title of Course

Cr.
   

COM*    171
Or
COM*    176

Fundamentals of Human Communication
Or
Business & Professional Communication

 
   

ENG*     101

Composition

                125
   

HLT*     150

Introduction to Community Health

 
   

HLT*     151

Health and Wellness Promotion

 
   

HLT*     290

Community Health Practicum

 
   

MED*    125

Medical Terminology

 
   

MED*    131

Clinical Medical Assisting

 
   

SOC*     101

Principles of Sociology

 
   

 

Restricted Elective *

 

Total Program Credits

27

 

For more information concerning the Allied Health, please contact Cheri Goretti at QVCC.