ABOUT THE PROGRAM

  • Develop education and skills needed to become a Community Health Worker including health promotion education, culturally-based mindful communication, social support and mentoring, and resource management 
  • Prepare to pass the state's Community Health Worker certification exam 
  • Students who successfully complete three courses earn a Certificate of Completion from OCC 
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Become A Community Health Worker!

SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE

Course # Course Name CRN Dates Days Time Location
PUBH A001N Community Health Worker I 12332 June 14 - July 5 Friday 9:00am - 1:15pm Fitness Complex 202 + Hybrid
PUBH A002N Community Health Worker II 12322 July 12 - August 2 Friday 9:00am - 1:15pm Fitness Complex 202 + Hybrid

Additional Information 

Coursework will take two semesters. Courses are noncredit (0 units) and tuition-free. It is recommended that students have an intermediate level of English and will need a High School Diploma or GED by program completion. 

Student Stipend

Students may be eligible to apply to receive a paid stipend for attending class and completing an internship. Limited spots are available. 


Program Questions?

Email the instructor, Georgia Halkia, at ghalkia@occ.cccd.edu

CONTACT US

Adult Education Office
Phone: (714) 432-6897

Email: adulteducation@occ.cccd.edu

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