412 Chabot College 2024-2026 APPRENTICESHIP, APHC APPRENTICESHIP: HEALTH COACH (APHC) Certificate of Achievement Community Health Worker COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER Certificate of Achievement Community health workers conduct outreach to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. While serving as a bridge between individuals, the health care system, and social service organizations they provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, conduct health education seminars, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and/or provide services such as health screenings or contact tracing. This apprenticeship program will provide both classroom and clinical education to build the competencies and skills needed to fulfill this role with in the Alameda County Health System. Requires acceptance into the Alameda County Health Coach Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards For more information on the Apprenticeship Program, visit www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.” Career Opportunities Community Health Workers are often employed by medical care providers, local government health and human services offices, and community organizations supporting the health and well- being of individuals and families. In these organization they fulfill the role of Community Liaisons, Contact Tracers, Health Educators, Health Advocates, and Health Navigators. Upon completion of this program the graduate will be eligible for employment with the Program’s partner agencies as an entry-level Health Coach. The median hourly rate for Community Health Workers in the East Bay sub-region is $24.61 in 2021 with 77 projected openings annually. Between 2019 and 2024, sub-regional jobs in this field are projected to increase by 13%” Program Learning Outcomes 1. identify personal, social, environmental and health system barriers faced by patients in order to refer them to appropriate medical and supportive services; 2. deliver health education and assist health behavior change by using practical strategies, motivational techniques and accurate documentation. Core Courses APHC 9799A Health Coach Training I 3 APHC 9799B Health Coach Training II 3 APHC 9799C Health Coach Training III 3 APHC 9799D Health Coach Training IV 3 List A (Select three courses) APHC 9701A (same as HLTH 51A) Medical Terminology & The Human Body 4 APHC 9702 Introduction to Public Health 3 APHC 9710 Introduction to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment 3 APHC 9712 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services 3 Total 21-22” APPRENTICESHIP: HEALTH COACH (APHC) COURSES 9701A Medical Terminology & the Human Body (See also HLTH 51A ) 4 Units Terminology and human body structure and function typically used in the medical profession. Explanation of the history of terminology, prefixes, suffixes, and root words with emphasis on spelling, definitions, pronunciation, and an understanding of their meanings. Includes basic understanding of the basic structure and function of the human body as well as medical abbreviations, anatomical, disease, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and additional terms as they relate to each body system. May not receive credit if HLTH 51A has been successfully completed) Lecture: 72 hours 9701B Advanced Medical Terminology and Disease Process (See also HLTH 51B ) 4 Units Introduction to the nature of disease and to structural and functional changes of diseases as they affect the systems of the body. Discussion of causes, symptoms and treatment of diseases/disorders pertaining to each body system and the body as a whole. Understanding how diseases and disorders affect individuals as well as the population. Identify tools and behaviors that promote health aging to reduce the risk of diseases and disorders. May not receive credit if HLTH 51B has been successfully completed) Lecture: 72 hours Prerequisite: HLTH 51A or APHC 9701A. 9702 Introduction to Public Health (See also BIOS 18 , HLTH 18 ) 3 Units This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, will learn the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies, and will do in-depth examination of core public health disciplines. Topics include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. May not receive credit if BIOL 80, BIOS 18, HLTH 18 has been successfully completed) Lecture: 54 hours
