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 profession of community health workers, please visit 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
- Enrollment begins in March for Fall Classes and October for Spring Classes
- To enroll, students must be eligible for English 101 and Math placement into Math 97, or completion of 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.