MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Health Services Technology

C.	Course Number and Title: CHWR2710 Community Health Worker I

D.	Course Coordinator: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

Co-requisite: CHWR2730, CHWR2750

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

CHW Training Manual

Author(s): Redding, Redding and Seifert (CHAP)

Copyright Year: 2011

Edition:

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Journey Across the Life Span: Human Development and Health Promotion

Author(s): Daphne Taylor

Copyright Year: 2011

Edition: Latest

ISBN #: 978-0-803-62316-3

Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities

Author(s): Payne, R., DeVol, P., and T.D. Smith

Copyright Year: 2000

Edition:

ISBN #: 978-0964-7437-93

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course presents an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a community health worker. The hybrid course includes a study of six major competency areas - health care, social services, communication skills, individual & community advocacy, health education, and skills and responsibilities – presented in modules. The course curriculum meets requirements by the Ohio Board of Nursing to apply for professional certification as a community health worker. This course is a flex course and may not follow the regular College calendar. The scheduled dates and times vary throughout the year.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Recognize the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual impacts on a person’s health	Class exercises - Module 1
Identify basic, major body systems and their functions	Class exercise; midterm, and final exam - Module 1
Describe the effects of legal and illegal chemical substances on the body	Class Exercise; midterm and final exam - Module 1
Explain common vital signs	Class Exercise - Module 1
Explain basic medical terms in layperson’s language	Class Exercise - Module 1
Utilize local health and social systems, including entitlement programs, and their referral processes to assist various target population groups	Class Exercise - Module 1 (Day 1)
Recognize and report signs of family violence	Class Exercise - Module 2
Recognize and make appropriate referrals for signs of behavioral health and addiction problems	Class Exercise; Exam - Module 2
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills including effective interview techniques	Class Exercise; Exam – Module 3
Compose written communications to health care and service providers	Class Exercise - Module 3
Utilize professional telecommunications techniques	Class Exercise - Module 3
Recognize the role of the community health worker in an interdisciplinary team	Class Exercise; Exam – Module 4
Demonstrate methods of serving as a community liaison between different target population groups and local agencies and providers	Class Exercise - Module 4
Support the development of selfcare skills in various target population groups	Class Exercise; Exam - Module 4
Educate on healthy lifestyle choices, including nutrition, exercise, and stress management	Class Exercises; Exam - Module 5
Explain ageappropriate basic prevention and wellness topics, including the needs of specific target populations	Class Exercises Exam - Module 5
Demonstrate and practice protocol and policies regarding: confidentiality; home visitation, care coordination, documentation; and release of participant information	Class Exercises; Exam - Module 6
Demonstrate and practice skills necessary to carry out an effective home visit, including: personal safety, emotional dynamics, professional boundaries, time management and conflict management skills	Class Exercises; Exam - Module 6
Perform basic clerical, computing, and office skills necessary in the role of the community health worker	Class Exercises - Module 6

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

The Community Health Worker Profession

Major Body Systems and Functions

Substance Use and Abuse of Legal and Illegal Drugs

Behavioral Health

Social Services/Resources and Referrals

Communication Skills

Community and Individual Advocacy

Health Education

Services Skills and Responsibilities of the Community Health Worker

N.	Course Assignments:

Class Discussion, preparation

Worksheets

Case Studies

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3