About this course: Volunteer community health workers (CHWs) are a major strategy for increasing access to and coverage of basic health interventions. Our village health worker training course reviews the process of training and continuing education of CHWs as an important component of involving communities in their own health service delivery. Participants will be guided through the steps of planning training and continuing education activities for village volunteers. The course draws on real-life examples from community-directed onchocerciasis control, village health worker programs, community case management efforts, peer educators programs and patent medicine vendor training programs, to name a few.
Who is this class for: This course is intended for people who will plan, implement, and/or evaluate training programs for community health workers.
Created by: Johns Hopkins University
Taught by: William Brieger, DrPH, Professor, Health Systems Program of the Department of International Health
Bloomberg School of Public Health
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 6 weeks of study, 2-3 hours per week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Getting Started
In this module, we will focus on the principles of learning, as well as approaching the health service and the community. There will almost be a quiz covering the first two lectures.
8 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Quiz 1 (Covers Lectures 1-2)
WEEK 2
Diagnosing Needs and Identifying Objectives
In this module, we will focus on what information we will need to begin training and planning, as well as cover content, objectives, and SMART objectives. There will be a quiz covering lectures 3-4 after completing the lectures in this module. You will also be...
6 videos
Graded: Week 2 Quiz (Covers lectures 3-4)
WEEK 3
Selecting Training Methods, Materials, and Resources
In this module, we will focus on a variety of methods, training logistics, and educational materials. There will be a quiz that covers lecture 5-6 to after completing these lectures in this module.
7 videos
Graded: Quiz 3 (Covers Lectures 5-6)
WEEK 4
Monitoring Implementation
In this module, we will focus on monitoring, as well as look at a sample community volunteer session. There will be a quiz covering lectures 7-8 after completing the lectures in this module. You will also be able to revise your rough draft in the Course Projec...
5 videos
Graded: Quiz 4 (Covers Lectures 7-8)
WEEK 5
Program Evaluation and Follow-Up
In this module, we will focus on evaluation, performance, and supervision. There will be a quiz covering lectures 9-10 after completing the lectures in this module.
8 videos
Graded: Quiz 5 (Covers Lectures 9-10)
WEEK 6
Wrap-Up & Course Project
In this module, you will submit your final draft of your plan and wrap-up the course.
1 video
Graded: Complete Your Training Plan Final Draft
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