Community health worker talking to a patient

Community Health Worker


The Community Health Worker (CHW) trains students­ to work as a CHW in their respective communities. Community Health Workers are trusted frontline public health workers that serve as a link between health services, social services, and the community while helping chronically ill older adults and others access medical and social services. They focus on establishing trust in communities and improving quality of life for those in need.

Courses required:

 VOC ED554CE : Community Health Workers I - Introduction and Background 

 VOC ED555CE : Community Health Workers II - Foundations, Ethics, and Best Practices 

Registration Process: 

(Use this registration processing link and follow steps 1 (noncredit), 2, and 6 to register for the two courses.)

Follow the steps below to register for the courses:

Step #1: Apply

Apply and be admitted to Los Angeles Mission College. Upon admission to the college, you will be assigned a Student ID number and a student email account.  You will need these to register for the courses.

Use this link to apply (Non-Credit Application)

Step #2: Register

  1. Log into the Student Portal
  2. Click on "Manage Classes"
  3. Click on "Class Search and Enroll" and Select Term
  4. Search for a Class and Click on “>” then select a class and click “>
  5. On the top right-hand corner, click on “Next
  6. Click “Accept” then on the next page, select Enroll and Submit
  7. If you see a Green Check Mark, you have successfully enrolled.

    Course Schedule:

    Use the course search link and enter the semester (Fall or Spring), campus (Los Angeles Mission College), and Subject (VOC ED). Scroll down to find the schedules for Community Health Worker Courses I and II (VOC ED554CE and VOC ED555CE ). You must register for both classes.

 

Contact Info:
Allied Health Office Instructional Building 2015
(818) 833-3428
@email

Senior Office Assistant Crescentia Muljawan 

@email
(818) 833-3428

Chair of Life Sciences Department
Stephen Brown, Ph.D.
(818) 364-7665
@email

Vice Chair of Life Sciences Department

Par Mohammadian, RPh, PhD,
@email
(818) 833-3424

Aracely Molina, CNA Program Director
@email
(818) 833-3436

 

 

Additional Information

The Adult and Basic Skills Education program at Los Angeles Mission College provides FREE classes to the community to help students improve basic skills and achieve their educational goals.