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.
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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 |
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