Centering the Community

Prepare for a career as a Community Health Worker (CHW) with TTC College’s 80-hour training program. Build the foundational knowledge and practical skills to connect individuals and communities with healthcare, behavioral health services, resources, and support.

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to expand your skills, the program prepares you for entry-level, non-clinical Community Health Worker roles in healthcare, behavioral health, and community-based service settings.

Through practical CHW training, you’ll build skills in community engagement, health education, resource navigation, care coordination, behavioral health, documentation, and professional readiness.

What You’ll Learn 

The curriculum includes 8 core courses covering: 

Defines the Community Health Worker role, scope of practice, and professional boundaries. Students review C3 competencies, confidentiality, mandated reporting considerations, supervision requirements, and ethical decision‑making. Students complete a scope‑of‑practice portfolio artifact.

Examines health disparities, SDOH, power dynamics, language access, and systemic barriers affecting underserved communities. Students design a culturally responsive community engagement micro‑plan grounded in trauma‑informed practice.

Develops trauma‑informed communication skills including motivational interviewing, de‑escalation strategies, and boundary maintenance. Students complete a structured role‑play demonstrating safe engagement and escalation awareness.

Introduces behavioral health and substance use fundamentals relevant to CHW practice, including MAT basics and recovery‑oriented systems of care. Students complete a case‑based support and navigation plan within CHW scope.

Prepares students to navigate primary care, behavioral health, Medi‑Cal benefits, pharmacy services, and community resources. Students complete a health navigation journey map demonstrating ethical care coordination.

Trains students to conduct structured, non‑licensed screenings and recognize risk indicators requiring escalation. Emphasizes objective relay‑note documentation and communication with licensed providers.

Focuses on compliance‑ready documentation, time‑based encounter notes, and CHW plan alignment with licensed treatment goals. Students complete a professional documentation portfolio.

Prepares students for supervised workforce entry. Covers supervision models, documentation access protocols, privacy standards, and accountability expectations. Students complete a field‑readiness assessment and interview simulation. Practicum hours are not included.

You’ll become experts in these components through ethical boundaries, applying trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive communication strategies.

Flexible Learning Options 

Your education should work with your schedule. TTC College’s 80-hour Community Health Worker (CHW) program offers flexible learning options designed to help students successfully complete their training.

  • 80 hours of comprehensive CHW training
  • Flexible scheduling and delivery options based on cohort availability
  • Individualized student support and resources along the way
Program Requirements 

To enroll, applicants must: 

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
    • any other proof of higher education is also accepted
  • Must have a valid government issued ID

Career & Student Support

Your success goes beyond completing the classroom requirements. TTC College provides resources to help you prepare for the next step in your education and career:

  • Resume & Interview Support: Guidance to help you prepare for employment opportunities and confidently present your skills and experience.
  • Career Readiness: Support in identifying employment opportunities related to community health, healthcare, behavioral health, and community-based services.
  • Job Search Resources: Access to employment resources, job leads, and connections to community and employer opportunities.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to strengthen your skills, build professional connections, and continue growing in the field.

Learn more about our career support services here: https://www.ttccollege.org/student-support-services/  

Upcoming Cohorts 

Positive change starts with you. Join us and turn your lived experience into a career that uplifts others.
📞 Call us at (818) 991-1051
📧 Email ttcc@tarzanatc.org

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Employment Notice: The TTCC CHW program does not require a practicum. Employment requirements for Community Health Worker positions vary by employer, and completion of the program does not guarantee employment.

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