Public and Community Health
Community Health Worker: Certificate Program
New! Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Work (CHW)
Our 15-unit certificate program combines health education and real-world job training to prepare students for a career in community health work in less than a year. Funding may be available for students who qualify.
CHWs can work in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, community based organizations, and health insurance organizations. CHWs focus on connecting people to resources aimed at ensuring health and reducing the burden of chronic and infectious disease.
Interested in our CHW program?
Email CHW@fhda.edu today to see if there are spots remaining!
Certificate Program Overview and Requirements
Timeline: Choose to start in September or January, finishing in June.
Coursework: 3 classes plus an internship (15 credits)
Choose Hybrid or Online:
- Option 1: Hybrid (some classes in-person, some asynchronous online)
- Option 2: Fully Online (some classes asynchronous, some on live on Zoom)
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- Both options require an internship to be completed
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Prerequisites: English-language proficiency is required. All classes will be delivered in English.
English speaking and writing skills are necessary. If English is your second language,
we offer non-credit ESLL courses.
Questions? Email us at CHW@fhda.edu