Course Description: Health Education 203 is a required course for the Community Health Worker, Elder Advocate, Reentry Specialist, HIV and Hepatitis Navigation, and Youth Advocate Certificates. The course supports students in enhancing key professional skills essential for success in internship placements and on the job. It is required for all students in the Community Health Worker Certificate Program

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 203.

Health Education 203 is open only to students who have successfully completed Health 202.

The Student Learning Outcomes are:

1. Perform entry-level CHW skills with professionalism and within ethical boundaries and scope of practice.

2. Collaborate, resolve conflicts and conduct case conferences in a team environment.

3. Self-assess job readiness and implement a plan for career advancement.

Location: Ocean Campus, Multi-Use Building (MUB), room can be found in the class schedule for the semester

Important Dates

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:

1. Attend class on time (including returning from breaks on time;

2. Meet deadlines for submitting required assignments including in-class quizzes and take-home exams and other assignments;

3. 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;

4. To appreciate different experiences and opinions in both the classroom and professional workplace;

5. Be able to work with and learn from other with respect;

6. 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 203 are Chapters 1-4, 6-11, 12-14, 16 and 18. If possible, get a head start reading these chapters.

Absences: To pass this course and remain eligible to continue in the CHW Certificate Program, you can miss no more than 2 classes, for any reason. A student who misses 3 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.

Course Syllabus