Task 8
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Review Community Health Worker information
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Examine Community Health Certifications
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Not all states require CHWs to be certified, but this certification is designed to cover requirements of most states. Virginia is moving toward requiring liscensure.
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Investigate the move in VA to require certification
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Community Health Visit – make a visit to a community health service agency. This could be a Community Health Clinic, Free Clinic, Senior Center, Public Health Department, etc. Make an appointment first to speak with an administrator and other health care worker. Learn about what they do and how they serve the health of the community. Write up a report on where you went, who you spoke with, and what you learned.
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LESSON 8 8442928615 ext331
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Complete the plan of action in the event of an outbreak or emergency (natural, bioterrorism, chemicals, radiation, etc) either from within the country or from a global source. What special training programs need to be put into place? Who will do this training? Who should attend? How can you be sure that the information will continue to be relevant and current and that the required individuals are educated?
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