Certificate of Achievement - Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are employed by public health, healthcare, and social services agencies. CHWs provide client and community-centered health education, counseling, and care management services. CHWs serve as a two-way bridge between communities and key health and social resources. They play a vital role in supporting low-income and other vulnerable clients to access culturally relevant services and advocate for health equity. All students will be trained in core competencies essential for success in the field and have the opportunity to select courses that address specific health issues in communities. As part of their education, students will complete a semester-long internship with a local employer.

To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.