BPH325 Health Promotion Competencies (5 cr.)

This course focuses on the role of the Community Health Worker in health promotion and disease prevention/management including cultural navigation, social determinants of health, connections to resources and supporting clients and families. 

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Compare and contrast chronic and infectious disease and explain how to protect self and client from infectious disease.
2. Describe the cycle of birth and maternal health (prenatal, post-partum, breastfeeding, family planning), the cultural implications of birth and mothering and the role CHWs can play in this cycle.
3. Discuss the nutritional needs of mothers and infants and explain the benefits and “how tos” of breast feeding. 
4. Describe the stages of child development, the role of the CHW at each stage and how ACEs impact child development.
5. Discuss the significance of issues such as trauma, sexuality, STDs, substance abuse, violence and domestic violence and their impact on the individual, family and community.
6. Define the condition, risk factors and prevention strategies for diabetes, cancer, heart disease, poor oral health, mental health diseases, and asthma.
7. Discuss specific aspects and treatment of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, poor oral health, mental health, and asthma.
8. Explain socioeconomic, cultural, emotional, aspects of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, poor oral health, mental health, and asthma.
9. Demonstrate the health promotion role of the CHW in diabetes, cancer, heart disease, poor oral health, mental health disease, asthma, maternal child health, infant feeding including health promotion strategies, connections/access to resources, cultural implications, and educating and supporting the client and family.