Admin offc
Admissions Office
Email: mccadmissions@muskegoncc.edu
Phone: 231-773-9131
Counselor
Sylvia Hayes
Faculty – Counselor – Health Services
Email: Counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
Phone: 231-777-0362
Office Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (virtually)
Sylvia Hayes
Faculty – Counselor – Health Services
Email: Counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
Phone: 231-777-0362
Office Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (virtually)
Certified Community Health Worker
CertificateOnline
Certified Community Health Workers are a vital part of health and human services delivery in Michigan and are trusted members of the community they serve. They contribute in many ways by functioning as a consistent source of contact between care providers and individuals, as well as providing case management and care coordination. Community Health Workers influence the health of the community by providing outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. This course follows the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) curriculum and includes 40 hours of internship. It is completed in one semester.
Muskegon Community College, in partnership with the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance, offers education and training that, once successfully completed, allows students to become certified Community Health Workers.
Community Heath Worker Core Competencies
Since 2017 MiCHWA has been recognizing Community Health Workers eligible for certification based on the successful completion of our training program:
- Community Health Worker’s Role in Public Health and Health Systems
- Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
- Navigating Community Resources
- Communication Styles & Cultural Responsiveness
- Teaching and Capacity Building
- Coordination, Documentation, and Reporting
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Behavioral Health, Substance Use & Disorders
