Foundations for community health workers

This book provides an introductory text for a typical training sequence, developed as part of the nation′s premier training program at San Francisco State College and City College.

The book covers fundamental topics in community health, health disparities, community organizing, communication skills, interviewing, how to perform a home visit, advising and counseling, support groups, care coordination, using e–mail, and team management.

The book is rich with examples and includes key terms, end–of–chapter reviews, role–playing scenarios for class use, and many time–saving tables of helpful tips.