Community Health Worker Program
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Program will prepare you to enter employment in a variety of organizations. CHWs perform a broad range of health related functions, and play an important role in bridging the gap between cultures and healthcare systems. CHWs work with healthcare organizations to increase cultural competence, improve access to healthcare for racial and ethnic minorities, improve the quality of care for the chronically ill, promote healthy communities, and educate families about access to and use of health care coverage.
CNA Certification Now Offered with the CHW Program
As part of the 20-week Community Health Worker (CHW) program, CNA certification will be offered - this is your chance at a dual degree!
Gainful Employment Disclosure: Community Health Worker
| On Time Completion Rate 2009 - 2010 | 46% * | ||
| Job Placement Rate 2009 - 2010 | 57% ** | ||
| * Completion rates reflect on-time completions vs. all completions for the program in the 2009-10 fiscal year as of 6/1/2011 | |||
| **Job placement rates reflect job placements for graduates of the program in the 2009-10 fiscal year | |||
| Occupation | SOC Code | O*Net website link | |
| Community Health Worker | 21-1094 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1091.00 | |
| Tuition: $5400 Cost of Attendance includes tuition and estimated living costs based on the housing plan indicated on the FAFSA. | |||
| Off campus: Total: $10, 900 Room and Board: $700/ month Personal expenses: $ 300/ month Transportation: $100/ month |
With Parent: Total: $7,400 Personal expenses: $ 300/ month Transportation: $100/ month |
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| Summit Academy does not participate in any education loan programs or student finance plans | |||
| Median Loan Debt: 0 | Title IV loan Debt: 0 | Private Education loan debt: 0 | Institutional Finance Plans: 0 |
This program is designed for students without any previous healthcare background. Students will learn skills that relate to the four primary functions of a community health worker: client advocacy, health education, health system navigation and outreach.
| Course Length: | 20 Weeks |
| Tuition cost: | $5,400.00 * |
* Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Our registration and admissions process is managed via our Student Portal.
If you are ready to begin the admissions process, create a student account. Once your account registration is received, an Admissions Counselor will be in touch to see how we can best assist you.
For questions, please contact Tesa Johnson in Admissions at 612-377-0150 or tjohnson@saoic.org.
If you are interested in becoming a student at SAOIC but have more questions, Request Information and we'd be happy to help you.