Community Health Worker Courses
Back to subjects list- CMHW 1000 Community Health Worker Role, Advocacy, Outreach & Resources
- CMHW 1100 Health Communication, Teaching & Capacity Building
- CMHW 1200 Documentation, Legal & Ethical Issues in Community Health Work
- CMHW 1300 Health Promotion
- CMHW 1400 Community Health Worker Internship
Documentation, Legal & Ethical Issues in Community Health Work
This course focuses on the legal and ethical dimensions of the Community Health Worker's (CHW) role. Included are boundaries of the CHW position, agency policies, confidentiality, liability, mandatory reporting, and cultural issues that can influence legal and ethical responsibilities. This course also focuses on the importance and ability of the CHW to gather, document and report client visits and other activities. The emphasis is on appropriate, accurate and clear documentation considering legal and agency requirements. Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None
Credit Breakdown
| Credit Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3.00 |
| Lab | 0 |
| On the job training | 0 |
| Total Credits | 3.00 |