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CPH 196 Community Health Worker Internship
Credit Hours:  2
Effective Term: Fall 2016
SUN#: None
AGEC: None
 Credit Breakdown: 2 Internships (90 hours)
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F Only
Cross-Listed:


Description: Opportunities to apply Community Health Worker knowledge and to practice skills in a variety of healthcare settings.

Prerequisites: CBA 110C or CIS110, CPH 160, CPH 178, CPH 180, CPH 185, CPH 190 and department approval. Before beginning internship, students (at their own expense) must pass a background check, drug screen and TB skin test. Proof of immunizations will be also be required.

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Comprehension Level) Identify and explain patient/client barriers to reducing health disparities in underserved communities.
2. (Analysis Level) Identify and refer situations outside the community health worker scope of practice or area of competence to appropriate healthcare professional.
3. (Application Level) Identify and apply client/patient advocacy.
4. (Application Level) Perform the varied duties of the community health worker.
5. (Analysis Level) Analyze the social and behavioral factors in community/public health.
6. (Synthesis Level) Develop and execute a plan for communicating healthy lifestyle applications to groups and individuals.
7. (Evaluation Level) Assess and evaluate community health resources for clients/patients.
8. (Evaluation Level) Evaluate and explain key issues facing community health professionals.
9. (Comprehension Level) Describe the basic tenets of patient confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
None