Community Health Worker - Course Syllabus
Course: CHW 100: Introduction to Community Health Work
Location: Online via North Country Community College
Faculty: Elena Lumby, DrPH, MPH; email: elena.lumby@nccc.edu
Requirements: No pre-requisites for this course.
Days/Times: 10 Live labs (Monday evenings, 6:00 pm 鈥� 8:40 pm, October 12-December 14), async activities, reading, and student arranged shadowing experience.
Credit: Non-credit course
Textbooks: Berthold, T., & Somsanith, D. (Eds.). (2024). Foundations for Community Health Workers. Third Edition. John Wiley & Sons. Available through the 911爆料 Bookstore.
Online Activities: Activities outside of textbook reading are posted on Brightspace.
Workload: 10-week (+1 for shadowing experience completion), rigorous, highly condensed course to prepare students for an entry level position as a community health worker. Students should prepare for the 2.5-hour live lab, approximately 3 hours of homework per week, and a one-day shadowing experience. Make-up classes are not available.
Technology Requirements: Because this is a fully remote course, students must have regular access to the technology needed to participate in online classes and complete course activities. Students will need:
- Internet access is reliable and can manage video conferencing on Zoom.
- Computer or tablet capable of video conferencing, accessing websites, viewing course materials, creating, and uploading documents, and conducting online research. A smartphone alone is not sufficient to complete the requirements of this course.
- Brightspace: Course materials, assignments, announcements, and other course activities will be provided through 911爆料's Brightspace learning management system. Students are expected to check Brightspace regularly. Login at www.nccc.edu
- 911爆料 student account: Students must use the 911爆料 student account issued upon enrollment to access Brightspace and other college resources and communications. All communication will be conducted via student email accounts.
- Zoom: Live class sessions are held through Zoom. Students must be able to join and participate in Zoom meetings, including using audio. Access to a camera is strongly recommended.
- Basic digital skills: Students should be able to navigate websites, send and receive email, download and upload files, conduct basic internet research, and create and submit written assignments
Students who anticipate difficulty meeting these technology requirements should contact the instructor as early as possible so that available resources and options can be discussed.
Updated:9/9/2026