CHW290 Public Health Practicum/Seminar
The student will be actively involved in various activities which constitute the curriculum of the Public Health Generalist. Under the supervision of the internship coordinator or another designated preceptor, the student will become familiar with the role of a public health practitioner and the responsibilities of this professional in community, ambulatory, or other health care facilities. Students will complete (8) hours per week with (1) additional hour per week of online discussion/reflection to complete this practicum/internship. A minimum grade of: C must be earned in this course. Students enrolled in the Community Health Worker Certificate and the Associates in Public Health may substitute CHW 290 for CHW 190 .
A CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information, CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository), and SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Drug screening: Students enrolled in this academic course may be required to pass a drug screening analysis. Students must provide their own transportation. The student must attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to practicum participation.
Prerequisite
CHW202 Introduction to Public Health Administration Minimum Grade of: C and
CHW204 Environmental Health Minimum Grade of: C
Major Restrictions
Public Health, Associate in Science