Health Occupations abtech.edu/workforce 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.
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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,this is the Third Module. In order to receive a completion a student must successfully complete all three modules for a total of 518 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. Registration is required for all Modules. M-W, 1/10-2/16, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., HEA-3021-115HC RM 233, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD , Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $216.35
Community Health Worker
Health Occupations Clinical Massage-Module I Fundamentals of Theory and Practice I 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, this is the First Module. In order to receive a completion a student must successfully complete all three modules for a total of 518 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. Registration is required for all Modules. M-W, 2/28-5/25, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., HEA-3021-116HC RM 242, Ferguson Ctr., AHWD , Asheville Campus Fees: Course: $216.35
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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. Required Textbook: Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd ed. For more information call 828-3987925 or email workforceprograms@abtech.edu W, 2/2-5/25, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., HEA-3121-001HC RM Zoom, ZOOM, Online Fees: Course: $185.00 TH, 3/10-6/30, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., HEA-3121-002HC RM Zoom, ZOOM, Online Fees: Course: $185.00
