Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Community Health Worker 
Career Cluster:	Human Services 

CCC	
CIP Number	0451150400	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Social and Human Services AS degree program (1451159901).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Human Services career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of aspects of the Human Services career cluster. 

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as addictions specialists, (Social and Human Service Assistants) and (Community Health Workers), or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION:  Exhibit the ability to:  (A) assess the needs of clients and programs; (B) develop interventions that promote optimal functioning, growth, and goal attainment; and (C) evaluate and make necessary adjustments as appropriate
02.0	Assess client/family needs, strengths, and resources.
03.0	Assist client/families in goal setting and achievement.
04.0	Educate client/families.
05.0	Establish client/family support system.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Community Health Worker
CIP Number:		0451150400
Program Length:	18 credit hours	

This certificate program is part of the Social and Human Services AS degree program (1451159901).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION:  Exhibit the ability to:  (A) assess the needs of clients and programs; (B) develop interventions that promote optimal functioning, growth, and goal attainment; and (C) evaluate and make necessary adjustments as appropriate.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate knowledge and skills to analyze and assess the needs of clients or client groups.	
01.02	Develop goals, and design and implement a plan of action.	
01.03	Display skills to evaluate the outcomes of the plan and the impact on the client or client group.	
02.0	Assess client/family needs, strengths, and resources.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Apply typical methods used for assessment and screening to assess a client/family’s strengths and areas of need.	
02.02	Distinguish between the strengths-based and deficit models of family development.	
02.03	Assess family’s immediate environment, including living conditions, housing stability, risk for substance abuse, child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence	
02.04	Recognize barriers to services and access appropriate resources to care.	
03.0	Assist client/families in goal setting and achievement.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Explore family goals and assist families in prioritizing.	
03.02	Assist client/family in developing a plan with measurable goals and assist the family in monitoring the implementation of the plan.	
03.03	Provide client/family-centered care and family-directed services.	
04.0	Educate client/families.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Educate clients/families regarding available community agencies and resources.	
04.02	Provide culturally appropriate information and social supports to members of the community seeking health/social services.	
04.03	Educate families in how to advocate for themselves within systems.	
05.0	Establish client/family support system.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Assess support provided by family members, neighbors and friends.	
05.02	Assist clients/family to develop skills to increase their own capacity to access needed health/social services.	
05.03	Refer families to support groups (e.g., parenting, substance abuse, counseling, spiritual, etc.).	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the co-curricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.