CHW 1100 - Health Communication, Teaching and Capacity Building

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

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Description:

This course will introduce concepts of verbal and non-verbal communication required for the Community Health Worker (CHW) to interact effectively with clients, their families, agencies and healthcare providers of various backgrounds. Students apply skills such as active listening and motivational interviewing. This course also focuses on the CHW's role as a teacher to increase the capability of the community and the client to access the health care and social services systems. Course materials will emphasize empowering clients to become self-sufficient in achieving personal health goals within the role of the CHW. (Prerequisites: None).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(507) 285-7210

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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