What is a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker is "a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
A community health worker also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy." - American Public Health Association.
Community Health Workers have a multidimensional skillset that enables them to work across 10 roles and 11 competencies. Watch the video to find out more.
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[@ikefortunechibuzo8587]

Yes I'm delighted knowing that my profession is not secluded to my country alone. I'm studying community health but people tends to discourage the course. Thanks for your enlightenment

[@umembahealthtv]

Don’t be encouraged, it’s a very rewarding field!

[@jeniffer6388]

I have a question,If I'm asked the relationship of community health and social work.what should my answers be ? Will it be correct if I write down their roles ?

[@melisa6264]

This was really informative and interesting. I enjoyed how you broke down the description of a Community Health worker this will help me as I presently attending college for Community Health.

[@umembahealthtv]

I am so glad you found this information Melisa. What CHW program are you attending? What is the name of the college?

[@melisa6264]

@@umembahealthtv I am in New York I attend Borough of Manhattan Community College. I intending to get my bachelor's in Community Health however most four year colleges have Public Health. Would I benefit if I major in Public Health to become a Community Health worker? I just emailed you but since you responded so quickly I figured I can ask for advise if its fine with you. If not I understand

[@lacuradixon877]

@@melisa6264 please post the response. I am currently enrolled in the Public Health Technology Program at Itawamba Community College.

[@FaithMwendwa-mv5uh]

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[@YouTubeReady]

Is there a difference between a case worker, case management, or a community health worker?

[@MiloandNala]

Yes, they are very different

[@enowdanielkeffie]

Thanks madam.

[@NosikuMumbela]

What are the responsibilities of a community health student?

[@umembahealthtv]

The responsibilities of a community health student will differ based on the academic program and externship experience.

[@seiduoluwapelumi4755]

Please can a Community Health Extension Workers work outside Nigeria????

[@itzemmyegeonu8531]

I'm also asking same question

[@umembahealthtv]

Please email [e-mail] for more assistance with your question.

[@umembahealthtv]

[e-mail] for more assistance with your question.

[@Blackbarbie999]

I will like to take a course on the community health work where do I start from

[@umembahealthtv]

Visit our website at umembahealthacademy.com/ to learn more about our CHW program

[@the_nurse_boy]

thanks I'm studying bachelor of health and wellness studies but I don't have ideas about the course in Namibia would like to request for careers in this field 🙏🙏

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My dear you can study BSC, Master Degree and PhD Community Health Science in West Africa Nigeria

[@NosikuMumbela]

Hello

[@FaithMwendwa-mv5uh]

Can a community health worker work outside kenya

[@umembahealthtv]

CHWs can work anywhere

[@moungayenine5114]

Write about CHW

[@umembahealthtv]

Hi! What’s your question?

[@FaithMwendwa-mv5uh]

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