HEALTH 202 - CHW Principles and Practice 2
Course Information
Course Description: This course builds on the CHW core competencies learned in Health 201 including client-centered concepts and skills and professional skills for completing internship placements in health and social service settings. Health 202 emphasizes concepts and skills for working at the group and community levels. Health 202 is required for the CHW, Elder Advocate Specialist, HIV and Hepatitis Navigation Specialist, Re-entry Specialist and Youth Advocate Specialist Certificates.
THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE, AND ALL MATERIALS ARE ONLINE. Please note that course materials, including readings, videos, and assignments, will be posted in advance on CANVAS, the CCSF online educational system. You will need to access the course in the online system at CCSF (called Canvas), using your college ID (RAMID). To locate information about your RAM ID and how to log on to Canvas please go to the main CCSF webpage (ccsf.edu) and Click on the “MyCCSF” link towards the top right side of the website. Here you will find information about your RAMID, Distance Learning and Canvas. To watch an introductory video about Canvas, click on this link: https://community.canvaslms.com/videos/1124.
Required Textbook: Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd Edition (with the purple cover), Berthold. Textbooks can be purchased at the CCSF Bookstore or online through Jossey-Bass or Amazon. Copies of the textbook are also available to read in the LINK Center located in MUB 301, and at the Rosenberg Library on the Ocean Campus. Depending upon availability, a copy of the textbook may also be available to borrow from the Health Education Department for the duration of your study. The textbook must be returned to the Department if you drop the class or when you complete Health 202.
Health Education 202 is open only to students who have successfully completed Health 201 with a grade of "C" or better.
The Student Learning Outcomes are:
Demonstrate proficiency of the core competencies for providing client-centered assessment, health education, counseling and care management/navigation services.
Assess and demonstrate professional skills including teamwork, professional boundaries, scope of practice, conflict resolution and self care practices.
Analyze and apply key competencies for working at the group and community levels including group facilitation and community diagnosis, organizing and advocacy skills.
Location: Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building (MUB), room can be found in the class schedule for the semester
Important Dates
February 5 - Last day to add Full-Term credit courses in-person and online using myRAM Portal (Links to an external site.) And, last day to drop credit classes without a 'W', no notation will appear on the student's permanent record
February 10 - Last day to drop, withdraw or reduce course work in order to qualify for 50% refund of international and nonresident student tuition and capital outlay fees
February 15 - Holiday - (No Classes, College Closed)
February 18 - Last day to request a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grade option, where available, for all Full-Term courses.
March 2 - Flex Day - College Open. No Classes Held.
March 5 - Last day to file a petition to receive AA/AS Transfer Degrees for students transferring to CSU in Spring 2020
March 19 - End of Mid-Term Period
March 26 - Last day to apply for an Associate in Arts, or an Associate in Science Degree. You must see a counselor before submitting your petition. Last day to petition for an Award of Achievement or Certificate of Accomplishment.
March 27 - April 2 (Spring Break - No School)
April 15 - First day Mid-Term grades available on myRAM Portal (Links to an external site.
April 21 - Last day to submit Late Add forms
April 22 - Last day to process Student or Instructor Initiated Withdrawals and Change Sections for the same Department.
May 18 - Last day for students (earlier date may apply per instructor) to fulfill requirements to remove an Incomplete notation received from FALL 2019 semester
May 26 - Final examinations for day and evening classes
June 11 - Final grades available on myRAM Portal (Links to an external site.)
Course Syllabus
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
Professional Standards for CHW Conduct and Participation: This class is designed to prepare you for employment as a CHW, and therefore aims to meet the same standards of professional conduct necessary for career success. Students are expected to:
Attend class on time (including returning from breaks on time;
Meet deadlines for submitting required assignments including in-class quizzes and take-home exams and other assignments;
Come to class ready to discuss assigned readings and to actively engage in classroom discussions and activities, while leaving space for the participation of colleagues;
To appreciate different experiences and opinions in both the classroom and professional workplace;
Be able to work with and learn from other with respect;
Be able to provide and receive constructive feedback in a respectful manner.
Complete the assigned readings prior to class. Each week, all assigned readings and videos, along with questions for reflection will be posted to Canvas. I ask that you come to class prepared to discuss these questions and topics. The main chapters of the Foundations textbook to be assigned and discussed in detail in HLTH 202 are Chapters 1-4, 6-11, 12-14, 16 and 18. If possible, get a head start reading these chapters.
Class begins each Wednesday at 5:10 PM. Students should arrive by 5:00 pm ready to begin at 5:10 pm.
Absences: To pass this course and remain eligible to continue in the CHW Certificate Program, you can miss no more than 3 classes, for any reason. A student who misses 4 classes may be dropped from the course and the program and receive a grade of “F.” Please note that being more than fifteen (15) minutes late to class (or leaving more than 15 minutes early) three times will count as an absence. While these policies may seem strict, they are designed to prepare you for success in the professional environment where missing or showing up for work late can result in disciplinary action including termination or the loss of employment.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to follow-up with classmates for key information and materials. You should also check your syllabus and the class resources on Canvas. The instructor is not responsible for providing students with materials from classes they miss unless a student has made prior arrangements for a special circumstance.