Health 201 & 202
CHW Principles & Practice 1- 2
Welcome
HLTH 201 & 202 prepares students for Community Health Worker (CHW) positions in the health and social service fields. The course emphasizes skill development in areas such as cultural humility and client-centered assessment, health education and counseling. HLTH 201 is the first semester course course for the CHW programs HLTH 202 is the second semester core course.
Course Basics Fall 2024
HLTH 202, CRN 73355-861 with instructor Sonja Herbert, MPH & Co- Instructor Lucia Ruiz, MPH
Dates: August 19th, 2024- December 20th, 2024
5 units, Hybrid course- requires the use of Canvas
Synchronous Zoom class sessions occur Mondays & Wednesdays, from 5:40-7:30pm
In-person class meetings occur on four Saturdays, from 9:00am- 1:00pm
#1: August 24th, 2024, 9:10-1
#2: September 28, 2024, 9:10-1
#3: October 26, 2024, 9:10-1
#4: November 23, 2024, 9:10-1
Adding the Class
If you are requesting an add code, please send a polite email to the instructor with your name, student ID number, and anything else you'd like to share about your motivation to take this course. Please note that the class fills up quickly and moves quickly, so we may not be able to provide ADD codes after the first week. It will take approximately 24 hours from the time you add to be added to Canvas.
ADD/DROP DEADLINES
Syllabus
Syllabus - Publicly available soon HLTH 201 syllabus on Canvas
Required Textbook
Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd Edition, editor: Timothy Berthold, May 2016, Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-1-119-06081-9
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor: Lucia Ruiz, MPH, lruiz@ccsf.edu
Please use the Canvas Inbox for course-related issues, preferred method of contact once the course goes live. I will respond within 24-48 hours, except Sundays.
City College of San Francisco, Health Education Department
Ocean Campus, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, MUB 353, San Francisco, CA 94112
Log-in instructions for Students
Go to https://ccsf.instructure.com
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
RAM ID instructions for students (Google Doc)
Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Tune into this short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning.
Introduction to Online Learning (12 min video tutorial)
What Makes a Successful Online Learner? Valuable tips for success and what to expect.
Canvas Support Hotline (844) 592-2198 available 24/7.