CHW 100 - Self-Exploration for the Community Health Worker

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Admission to the CHW program. Comment: CHW 100 may not be audited. CHW 100 may not be taken credit/no credit. CHW 100 is intended for the student who has been admitted to the certificate of completion curriculum in community health work. It provides an opportunity for students to explore their personal feelings, values, and goals to assist them in developing greater insights into themselves and the clients that they serve as CHW's. Upon successful completion of CHW 100, the student should be able to: Discuss the values and attitudes that underlie their behavior. Discuss choices they have made in decisions that have shaped their life paths. Demonstrate awareness of self through ages, stages, and significant milestones in life. Recognize and address personal attitudes and behaviors that may hinder ability to perform effectively as a community health worker. Demonstrate effective listening skills. Explain the influence of culture, values, attitude, and behavior on community health work. Develop a personal goal statement and plan of action.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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