Community Health Worker

Why Community Health Worker?

Make a difference where it matters most. Community health workers connect individuals and families with the health care, social services, and community resources they need to improve their health and well-being. Through outreach, education, advocacy, and support, you’ll learn how to help people overcome barriers to care and take steps toward healthier lives.

At Mid-State, you’ll build practical skills in outreach, service coordination, resource navigation, advocacy, and culturally responsive health education. Through case studies, simulations, and community-based scenarios, you’ll strengthen your communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills while preparing to support individuals, families, and communities.

Connect individuals and families with health care, social services, and community resources.
Build skills aligned with National C3 Council Community Health Worker competencies.
Gain career-focused experience through case studies, simulations, and community-based scenarios.
Develop practical skills in advocacy, care coordination, health education, and resource navigation.
Step into a fast-growing field with strong demand for community health workers.
Complete the program 100 percent online, giving you flexibility to fit learning into your life.

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Program Facts

Total Credits

25 Credits

Degree Type

Technical Degree

Program Length

One Year

Delivery Method

Online

Location

Online

Start Dates

Fall, Spring, Summer

Estimated Program Cost

$4,459.53

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Financial Aid Eligibility

Fully Eligible

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Program Outcomes

Graduates leave ready to succeed in their careers. Each year, data from Mid-State's Graduate Survey and statewide reports show consistently high satisfaction and strong starting salaries. Here's a snapshot of what success looks like after graduation.

Career Opportunities

Community Health Worker

Wellness Coach

Community Health Liaison

Program Details

Take a closer look at what the program offers and what to expect.

Program Courses

Your course plan may vary, and you'll get a recommended sequence once you're enrolled. Full course details coming soon. For more information, talk with your advisor.

Instructors

Meet our full-time instructors.

Carrie Jarosinski, AAS, BSN, MSN, DNP
Dr. Jarosinski earned her doctor of nursing practice degree in systems leadership from Walden University. A nurse by trade, she has worked with older adults in long-term care and the maternal child health population in public health. To keep her skills current she participates in local and national population health-focused boards and coalitions and maintains her wellness practitioner certification through the Wellness Alliance.

“I love to see students maximizing their potential in everyday class interactions and applying their new-found knowledge to further the health of their own community.”

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect graduates of this program to be able to:

Conduct community outreach.
Connect clients to services.
Support program evaluation and data collection efforts.
Coach individuals and groups on sustainable behavior change.

Employability Skills

Alongside your career training, you'll develop key workplace strengths. Explore the additional skills you'll build.

Employability Skills (PDF)

Technical Standards

To succeed in this program, you'll need to meet certain technical standards. These are the key skills and abilities needed for the program and future career success—with or without reasonable accommodations. Be sure to review them carefully before you apply.

Technical Standards (PDF)

Career pathways help you build your education step by step. Each stage offers one or more credentials that are recognized by employers and lead to real jobs—and you can keep building toward your career goals as you go.

Prior Learning

Certificate

Technical Degree

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Get credit for what you already know. You may be able to earn college credit for prior learning through skills you’ve gained through high school classes, previous college work, self-study, military training, jobs, or volunteer experience.

Credit for Prior Learning
High School Dual Credit
Mid-State Fast-Track – Open to high school students

“I couldn't have asked for a better education. My instructors were some of the most incredible people, and they were willing to do whatever was necessary to help everyone.”

- Leslie T.
Mid-State Grad
“Mid-State’s hands-on learning, convenient scheduling, updated technology, and instructors who can relate to the field have all helped me become successful and even advance in my career in under a year.”

- Stephanie B.
Mid-State Grad
“I value my experience at Mid-State tremendously. Even with a disability my education gave me the opportunity to join the workforce before I even graduated. Education equals opportunity.”

- Jake A.
Mid-State Grad
“My degree from Mid-State and the encouragement I received from my teachers gave me the skills and confidence to move forward in my life and excel in my career.”

- Sharon R.
Mid-State Grad
“The education I received at Mid-State has been invaluable. It built a foundation that is endlessly improving, providing excellent growth opportunities in my career.”

- Kevin B.
Mid-State Grad
“Most students go to college to find good-paying careers doing something they enjoy. Mid-State gave me that and so much more, as I discovered my passion and achieved more than I ever could have anticipated.”

- Bryce C.
Mid-State Grad