Career Overview

The SWIC Community Health Worker program prepares students with the skills necessary to become a certified community health worker, prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings including hospital, clinics, and health agencies. Community Health Workers develop programs to teach clients about conditions affecting human well-being. Community Health Workers promote wellness individually and as a community by educating clients to adopt healthy behaviors. For further information regarding the field of community health, please go to the U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/health-educators.htm 

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

• One-semester certificate 
• Offered: Fall and Spring semesters 

• Enroll in March for Fall classes and October for Spring classes
• To enroll, students must have a high school diploma or equivalency and be eligible for ENG 97 and MATH 95 

The program is designed to include online classroom education and clinical experience in a healthcare setting. 

For details, see the CHW cost sheet  and the CHW Handbook available to review by perspective students and anyone else interested.

Certification Requirements

Upon successful completion of the Community Health Worker curriculum, graduates are awarded a certificate as a Community Health Worker.

Career Opportunities

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median wage for Community Health Workers in 2023 was $48,200. Hourly and salary ranges can vary dependent on hiring facility and demographics.

Career Outlook

The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook projects employment of Community Health Workers to grow 13 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.