BPH390 Internship (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): BPH310 , BPH315 , BPH320  
Concurrent enrollment: BPH325  
80 hours of supervised practical experience that allows opportunities for the student to prepare for independent work in the Community Health Worker (CHW) role.

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

1. Work within agency program/design to participate in some aspect(s) of the CHW role.
2. Integrate content from CHW classes into the Internship experience.
3. Promote personal safety and safety of client.
4. Adhere to agency policies, such as confidentiality.
5. Apply the role and scope of practice of a CHW to client and community work.