NC Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers (CHW) in North Carolina work in a variety of healthcare and community settings (health departments, hospitals, federally qualified health centers, clinics, faith-based organizations, etc.). Upon successful completion of the class, students will be eligible for listing as a NC Certified Community Health Worker.

Certification

North Carolina Community Health Worker Association
The North Carolina Community Health Worker Association develops professional standards to certify Community Health Workers in North Carolina. "A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served." - American Public Health Association, Community Health Workers. Published 2009.

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Harm Reduction by Barbara Krasner (Editor)
Call Number: RC 564.65 .H367 2019
ISBN: 9781534504134
Publication Date: 2019
An Opposing Viewpoints book.

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Health Occupations | Continuing Education: NC Community Health Worker

NC Community Health Worker

Certification

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