Community Health Worker Program

Launch your career in healthcare!

Scottsdale Community College’s Community Health Worker Certificate program aims to help students succeed in a role in a community-based healthcare system in just over a year. Whether you are brand new to healthcare or are already working in the field, the program can help you build a strong foundation in public health and grow your capacity to serve as a community health worker.

Program Details

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Prepare for a role in:

  • Public health organizations
  • Ambulatory clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Insurance companies
  • Non-profit organizations
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Did You Know?

Job opportunities for community health workers in Arizona are projected to increase by 23% over the next decade, according to O*NET!

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Program benefits include:

  • Practical experience: Gain valuable real-world experience through an internship practicum.
  • Networking: Join a cohort of like-minded students and network with industry professionals.
  • Flexibility: Be prepared to enter the workforce or transfer into a two- or four-year degree.

The first new cohort will be starting with the IPH 101 class in Spring of 2024. The second cohort will follow the same order and begins Fall of 2024. Enroll today for Spring 2024!

Community Health Worker Program of Study: Core Credit Course Progression
Spring
(March 2024)
Fall
(August 2024)
Fall
(October 2024)
Spring
(January 2025)
Spring
(March 2025)
IPH 101
Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
IPH 105
Introduction to Community Health Work (3 credits)
IPH 112
Community-Based Health Education in Health and Illness (3 credits)
IPH 205
Chronic Disease Management (2 credits)
IPH 275
Practicum (1 credit)
General Education Co-Requisite Courses
All co-requisite courses can be taken anytime during the program, but must be completed before taking IPH 275.
HCC 145AA: Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I (1 credit)
or
HCC 146: Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (2 credits) 
or
SPA 117: Health Care Spanish I (1-3 credits) 
and
HES 100: Healthful Living (3 credits) 
or
HES 210: Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness (3 credits)
 
Total Community Health Worker Core Credits = 12
General Education Co-Requisite Credits = 4-6
Total Credits for Certificate of Completion = 16-18
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Get started today!

Step 1Apply for admission to Scottsdale Community College

Step 2: Fill out and return the CHW Program Application according to the instructions on the form.

Step 3 (Optional): For more information, fill out this online form or contact Angelica Backalukas, Program Director: [email protected]

Step 4: Register for classes through your Student Center once accepted into the program.