| PUBH 101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH 250 | Public Health Internship | 3 |
| PUBH 251 | Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Internship | 1 |
| PUBH 260 | Community Advocacy in Public Health | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 10
The Community Health Worker (CHW) letter of recognition curriculum aligns with the Maryland Department of Health CHW certification. Howard Community College is an accredited CHW certification site.
Enrollment in PUBH 251 has limited capacity, and requires instructor permission to register. Please contact the division for more information.
Maryland's CHW Core Competencies:
1. Advocacy and community capacity building skills
2. Effective oral and written communication skills
3. Cultural competency
4. Understanding of ethics and confidentiality issues
5. Knowledge of local resources and system navigation
6. Care coordination support skills
7. Teaching skills to promote health behavior change
8. Outreach methods and strategies
9. Understanding of public health concepts and health literacy