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Essential Skills for Community Health Workers
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Essential Skills for Community Health Workers

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Essential Skills for Community Health Workers

Acquire vital skills for career advancement in community health services in this free online course.
Ready to transform lives in your community? Enrol in "Essential Skills for Community Health Workers" to learn everything from essential skills in health advocacy to emergency preparedness. This comprehensive ... Ready to transform lives in your community? Enrol in "Essential Skills for Community Health Workers" to learn everything from essential skills in health advocacy to emergency preparedness. This comprehensive course teaches you how to navigate healthcare systems, manage chronic diseases, improve mental health, and more. This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject-matter expert Hannah Wright, RN. Equip yourself to make a difference.
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  • Explain the contribution of communi...
  • Define the components of health sys...
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  • 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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Individual emergency plans focus on personal safety and preparedness and should be tailored to each person's needs and circumstances. Community emergency plans involve coordinated efforts to ensure the safety and preparedness of all community members.
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This was a thorough review and overview of the CHWs role in the community.
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