Community Health Worker Certificate
Division: Kinesiology
PROGRAM CODE: 1C38578
Financial Aid Eligible
The Community Health Worker Certificate prepares students for introductory level positions in the field of community health based on the understanding of integrative health as a foundation for community health care practice. Course work in KIN 235 C may be waived with current Red Cross cards in Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR at the discretion of the division. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 18 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses (9 units): | ||
| PHS 281 C | Health and Social Justice (formerly KIN 281 C) | 3 |
| or PHS 281HC | Honors Health and Social Justice (formerly KIN 281HC) | |
| PHS 294 C | Interpersonal Neurobiology and the Mind-Body Connection | 3 |
| or PHS 296 C | Whole Systems Integrative Health | |
| PHS 295 C | Civic Engagement in Public Health (formerly KIN 289 C) | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Complete three (3) of the courses listed below (9 units): | 9 | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Behavior Modification | 3 | |
| Drugs and Alcohol in Our Society | 3 | |
| First Aid, CPR and Emergencies (formerly PE 235 C) | 3 | |
| Nutrition and World Food Issue | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Health (formerly KIN 280 C) | 3 | |
or PHS 280HC | Honors Introduction to Public Health (formerly KIN 280HC) | |
| Women's Health (formerly KIN 283 C) | 3 | |
| Contemporary Personal Health (formerly KIN 284 C) | 3 | |
| Global and Community Health (formerly KIN 285 C) | 3 | |
| Case Studies in Public Health | 3 | |
| Psychology of Aging | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology (formerly PSY 237 C) | 3 | |
| Sociology of Aging | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |