Community Health Worker

828-398-7878 Registration information, page 5. Register early!

A-B Tech is pleased to announce our newest online program for Community Health Worker Certification!

Community Health Workers (CHW) assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. CHW’s often conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations and implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening.

Health Occupations

Clinical Massage-Module III: Intensive Clinic/Lab

This program provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience consistent with the standards of practice established by the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBMBT). This course is structured into three modules: Module I: Fundamentals of Theory and Practice I; Module II: Fundamentals of Theory and Practice II; and Module III Intensive Clinic/ Lab. In order to receive a completion a student must successfully complete all three modules for a total of 520 hours. These are NOT transferred to another program, nor can credit be given from another program. These classes must be taken sequential. This program is designed to prepare student for the MBLEX which establishes eligibility to practice in North Carolina as a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist.Times, dates and delivery of course can vary due to Pandemic. Classroom maybe conducted via Zoom if needed. Otherwise, this is a face-to-face program. This is the third of the Module series.Registration is required for all Modules.

M-W, 10/3-11/14, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., HEA-3021-118HC RM TBD, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD , Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $217.00

Community Health Worker

This course is designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina working in a variety of healthcare and community settings (Health Departments, Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Clinics, Faith-based Organizations, etc.). Instruction covers nine core competencies essential to working as a certified CHW including communication, capacity building, service coordination, interpersonal, advocacy, outreach, personal/professional skills. Knowledge based competencies include health and social issues that disproportionately impact clients including but not limited to chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and cancer. Some of the social issues covered will include safety, emergency preparedness, social isolation and adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Class offered as a hybrid model, meeting virtually via zoom one night per week, with 3 hours of additional online work per week. Laptop or desktop with camera capability required. Required Textbook: Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd ed.

W, 8/17-12/7, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., HEA-3121-004HC RM Zoom, ZOOM, VLC - Virtual Learning Classroom Fees: Course: $185.00

Electronic Health Record Specialist (EHRS)

This 96-hour course prepares you for high-demand administrative positions in the medical community such as physicians' offices, hospitals and retirement facilities. Learn data management skills such as entry and transmission of patient data, restoration of electronic records, insurance and billing coding, medical reporting, patient charting and HIPAA privacy regulations. Course required to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification Exam. Exam is not part of the class, but offered upon class completion separately. Required book: "Electronic Health Records Specialist Certification Study Guide 2.0". Must have a GED or High School Diploma, basic keyboarding skills and pass a basic computer assessment administered at the Goodwill Career Center. Call Goodwill, 828-298-9023 to schedule computer assessment.

M/W, 9/12-11/30, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., HIT-3700-132HC RM 211, Goodwill Ctr., Goodwill Fees: Course: $182.00