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 education, measurement, and behavior change support.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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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'll learn the basics of blood pressure, how to measure it accurately, spotting red flags for triage, simple record-keeping, and referral options. You'll also design short, culturally appropriate activities, communicate clearly, encourage behaviour change, and use evidence-based approaches 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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