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

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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 areas. You will learn the fundamentals of blood pressure, how to measure it accurately, spotting urgent signs for triage, basic record-keeping, and referral processes. Additionally, you will create short, culture-appropriate activities, communicate clearly, encourage lifestyle changes, and implement proven methods for preventing and managing hypertension.
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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.
- Behavior change coaching: use motivational tools to boost adherence and follow-up.
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