CHW190 Community Health Worker Practicum

A supervised placement in a community and/or health care setting that will provide students with an opportunity to focus upon concepts pertaining to community health, outreach and education, health insurance, and health care delivery. Students will be scheduled (8) hours per week with (1) additional hour per week of online discussion/reflection to complete this practicum.

A CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information, CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository), and SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Drug screening: Students enrolled in this academic course may be required to pass a drug screening analysis. CPR: Students are required to be CPR certified at the Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of CHW 190 – Practicum. Students must provide their own transportation. Malpractice insurance is necessary. The student must attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to practicum participation. A minimum grade of C must be earned in this course.