Study community health at JCC
The Community Health certificate at Jamestown Community College prepares you to enter the workforce as an entry-level public health worker in clinical settings and government agencies. Community health is an in-demand field, with the public health workforce in the U.S. experiencing a 40% decline since 2015, and losses accelerating since COVID-19.
What does a community health worker do?
As a community health worker, you’ll promote wellness by encouraging people to adopt healthy behaviors, working to decrease health disparities and inequity, and act as an advocate for the community. A community health worker also helps clients navigate health agencies and health services.
2023 median pay for community health workers: $48,200/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
What will JCC’s program teach you?
JCC’s program equips you with the training to make public health accessible to the communities you serve, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as international perspectives.
Where to study at JCC
- Available online (except for internship)
- Fully available on the Jamestown Campus
- Fully available on the Cattaraugus County Campus
Program pathway
This program can stack into: Criminal Justice A.S. degree | Human Services A.S. degree | Individual Studies A.S. degree | Social Sciences A.A. degree
Community health worker skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Develop the skills necessary to becoming a Community Health Worker.
- Demonstrate understanding of the ethics of the profession.
- Demonstrate understanding of how the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomy apply to social justice action, past, current, or future.