Launch your career in healthcare!
Scottsdale Community College’s Community Health Worker Certificate program aims to help students succeed in a role in a community-based healthcare system in just over a year. Whether you are brand new to healthcare or are already working in the field, the program can help you build a strong foundation in public health and grow your capacity to serve as a community health worker.
Program Details
Prepare for a role in:
- Public health organizations
- Ambulatory clinics
- Hospitals
- Insurance companies
- Non-profit organizations
Did You Know?
Job opportunities for community health workers in Arizona are projected to increase by 23% over the next decade, according to O*NET!
Program benefits include:
- Practical experience: Gain valuable real-world experience through an internship practicum.
- Networking: Join a cohort of like-minded students and network with industry professionals.
- Flexibility: Be prepared to enter the workforce or transfer into a two- or four-year degree.
A new cohort will be starting with the IPH 101 class in October of 2024. Enroll today for fall of 2024!
| Community Health Worker Program of Study: Core Credit Course Progression | ||||
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| Fall (October 2024) |
Spring (January 2025) |
Spring (March 2025) |
Fall (August 2025) |
Fall (October 2025) |
| IPH 101 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits) |
IPH 105 Introduction to Community Health Work (3 credits) |
IPH 112 Community-Based Health Education in Health and Illness (3 credits) |
IPH 205 Chronic Disease Management (2 credits) |
IPH 275 Practicum (1 credit) |
| General Education Co-Requisite Courses All co-requisite courses can be taken anytime during the program, but must be completed before taking IPH 275. |
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| HCC 145AA: Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I (1 credit) or HCC 146: Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (2 credits) or SPA 117: Health Care Spanish I (1-3 credits) and HES 100: Healthful Living (3 credits) or HES 210: Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness (3 credits) |
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| Total Community Health Worker Core Credits = 12 General Education Co-Requisite Credits = 4-6 Total Credits for Certificate of Completion = 16-18 |
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Get started today!
Step 1: Apply for admission to Scottsdale Community College
Step 2: Read the CHW Program Details and the Health and Safety Requirements
Step 3 (Optional): For more information, fill out this online form or contact Angelica Backalukas, Program Director: angelica.backalukas@scottsdalecc.edu
Step 4: Register for classes through your Student Center.