Description: A practical guide to becoming a community health worker Foundations for Community Health Workers provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to essential skills for professionals in community health roles. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a greater need than ever for compassionate community health workers trained in the core competencies and guiding principles that can empower individuals to lead healthy lives. With an emphasis on social justice, cultural humility, and client-centered practice, this book offers a solid background in professional skills and their application. Real-life case studies and quotes from community health workers illustrate the challenges and successes that learners will face on the job. Readers will also gain skills in conflict resolution, group facilitation, community organizing, trauma support, and more, equipping them to enter the public health field with confidence and safety. Learn about the public health field and the skills needed to become a community health workerGain skills in interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstancesDevelop a background in client interviewing, community advocacy, and facilitating community health trainingsRead case studies from real community health workers This book, in its updated Third Edition, is a valuable introduction and reference for anyone working toward a career as a community health worker.
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EAN: 9781394199785
UPC: 9781394199785
ISBN: 9781394199785
MPN: N/A
Number of Pages: 768 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Foundations for Community Health Workers
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Subject: Public Health
Publication Year: 2024
Item Height: 1.1 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 54.5 Oz
Author: Darouny Somsanith
Subject Area: Medical
Item Length: 10.8 in
Series: Jossey-Bass Public Health Ser.
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback