Community Health Worker Navigator Certificate
16 Credits
This certificate program will prepare students for a variety of entry-level healthcare employment opportunities. Community Health Worker-Navigators work to increase cultural competence, improve access to health care for underserved communities, coordinate care for chronically ill people, and map community resources to improve the overall health of communities. Community Health Worker-Navigators play a critical role in bridging the gap between community, health care, government, and social service systems.
Required Courses – 16 Credits
| CHWN 1000 | The Community Health Worker: Role, Advocacy, Outreach, and Resources | 3 cr |
| CHWN 1100 | Cultural Health Communication, Teaching, and Capacity Building | 3 cr |
| CHWN 1200 | Documentation, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Community Health Work | 3 cr |
| CHWN 1500 | The Community Health Worker: Health Promotion Competencies | 5 cr |
| CHWN 2096 | Community Health Worker Navigator Internship | 2 cr |
Other Certificate Requirements
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.