Community Health and Wellness Proficiency Certificate
Preparing students to work as community health workers and in related professions
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 18
About This Certificate
Explore our Community Health and Wellness Proficiency Certificate—an essential pathway to a career in public health. Gain the practical skills needed to excel as a Community Health Worker and in related fields. From facilitating healthier lifestyles to ensuring access to vital services, this program prepares you for impactful roles in hospitals, public health departments, and community-based organizations. Seamlessly integrated with your Health Care Studies degree, this certificate enhances your qualifications without additional coursework. Jumpstart your career in public health today.
The Community Health and Wellness proficiency certificate is accredited by the Pennsylvania Certification Board and eligible for candidates applying for a Community Health Worker credential.
Quick Information
- General Contact Call (215) 751-8010
Course Sequence
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
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| PEH 105 - Principles of Fitness and Wellness | 3 credits | ||
| PH 101 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 credits | ||
| BHHS 101 - Introduction to Behavioral Health & Human Services | 3 credits | ||
| NUTR 106 - Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyle | 3 credits | ||
| BHHS 111 - Introduction to Helping Skills | BHHS 101 which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits | |
| PH 102 - Community Health Education and Promotion | PH 101 | 3 credits |
Launch Your Unique Career with Individualized Studies
- Medical and Health Services Managers– est. salary $136,247
- Community Health Workers– est. salary $55,620
- Health Education Specialists – est. salary $69,458*
Career Outlook
Median Salary of a Healthcare Social Workers
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Healthcare Social Workers
Healthcare Social Workers
Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises by collaborating with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
Starting Pay: $47,543
Typical Tasks
- Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions.
- Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
- Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
- Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
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