Community Health 1

Course Description

As the concentrator course in the Public and Community Health pathway, Community Health 1 introduces students to the role of Community Health Workers
(CHWs/Promatoras) who are trusted frontline public health workers with a close understanding of the community they serve. Students will study careers and
systems in healthcare, gain fundamental knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, and demonstrate basic knowledge of safety rules including CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), First Aid, CPR, and infection control. Emphasis will be placed on information gathering, community advocacy and outreach, communication skills and ethical responsibilities necessary for building a trusting relationship and serving as a liaison/link/intermediary between health, social services, and the community. By employing an interdisciplinary approach of reading, writing and research, students will gain a deep appreciation of how complex issues like race, culture, and public health policies impact community health. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community.