Introductory Community Health Worker Training Course
This course provides foundational training for community health workers to address hypertension in underserved urban populations through practical skills in measurement, education, and support.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Introductory Community Health Worker Training Course equips you with practical skills to tackle hypertension in low-income urban communities. You will learn the basics of blood pressure, how to measure it accurately, triage red flags, document simply, and follow referral pathways. Additionally, you will design short, culturally appropriate activities, communicate clearly, support behaviour change, and use evidence-based methods for prevention and self-management.
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Develop skills
- Hypertension basics: explain BP numbers, risks, and urgency in plain language.
- BP measurement skills: take accurate readings and know when to escalate care.
- Community education design: plan brief, high-impact hypertension sessions.
- Culturally tailored outreach: adapt messages for low-income, immigrant adults.
- Behaviour change coaching: use motivational tools to boost adherence and follow-up.
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