HLT* 290 Community Health Practicum

Credits: 3

This course will allow the student to obtain hands-on experience working as a community health worker in various health care settings. Upon completion of the course, students will have the skills to provide effective, efficient, and appropriate services to the community they are serving. Students will secure a community health site and complete 120 hours of community health or community outreach work. Students will be required to attend seminars outlined by the instructor, maintain a journal of their experiences, and complete a reflection paper of their experiences. A grade of “B” or better in HLT* 150 and HLT* 151 are required.
Prerequisite: MED* 125, MED* 131, HLT* 150, HLT* 151, and permission of program coordinator