HLTH 91C Hepatitis ABC
Course Information
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course provides an overview of the different types of viral hepatitis, their characteristics and treatment options with a focus on hepatitis C as a current public health issue especially among IV drug users. HLTH 91C emphasizes the practice of harm reduction, prevention, navigation and advocacy for communities experiencing substance use, HIV, and viral hepatitis.
ADDING AND DROPPING: Please note that it is your responsibility to enroll at CCSF and to add or drop classes either online or in-person at designated registration offices. You are required to attend the first class meeting in order to add the course; if you miss the first class meeting, it is assumed that you are no longer interested in the course and you may be dropped.
Important Dates
HLTH 91C is a 1-unit short-term class.
In Spring 2024, HLTH 91C will meet in person on Saturdays from 9:40am to 1:55pm from February 24th through March 16th. In addition, students will be expected to review content and upload assignments to the course's Canvas site.
Course Syllabus
To learn more about this course, visit my most updated HLTH 91C syllabus.
course materials
There will not be a course reader for this class. All materials will be posted on the course’s Canvas site.
about the community health worker (chw) certificate program
HLTH 91C is a required course for the Addiction and Recovery Counseling (ARC) certificate program, and an elective for the Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program.
The Addiction and Recovery Counseling (ARC) Certificate Program prepares students to enter the addiction and recovery field. Students in the ARC certificate program will gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work effectively as addiction counselors in treatment and prevention programs.
The CHW Certificate Program trains students to work in the fields of public health, health care and social services. CHWs provide a wide range of services, including health outreach and education, client-centered counseling and case management, and client and community-based advocacy. They work to reduce unequal rates of illness and death between different communities and to promote health equity or justice, prioritizing communities with the greatest health risks.