Essential Skills for Community Health Workers

Name: Essential Skills for Community Health Workers
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Acquire vital skills for career advancement in community health services in this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Describe the responsibilities and roles of community health workers in connecting healthcare systems with communities
Explain the contribution of community health workers to addressing social determinants of health
Define the components of health systems and their roles in healthcare delivery
List the essential navigation skills Community Health Workers need for effective service
Summarise the steps Community Health Workers follow in conducting health screenings
Identify the symptoms of common mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
Plan strategies to engage community members in mental health and substance use disorders programmes
Discuss harm reduction principles and their application in community health settings
Distinguish various emergency types, such as natural disasters, medical emergencies, and technological incidents
Outline the roles of community health workers in emergency response, including first aid and triage
Create emergency preparedness plans that incorporate individual and community strategies
Review strategies for post-emergency support to address immediate and long-term recovery needs

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