Health Skills   

This course presents the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Upon successful completion of written and skills evaluations, you will be issued an American Heart Association BLS Provider card.

If you are NOT a first-semester Health Careers student and need to renew, please contact Corporate and Community Education at CCE.information@icc.edu to register for CPR.

This course presents the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Upon successful completion of written and skills evaluations, you will be issued an American Heart Association BLS Provider card.

If you are NOT a first-semester Health Careers student and need to renew, please contact Corporate and Community Education at CCE.information@icc.edu to register for CPR.

This course presents the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Upon successful completion of written and skills evaluations, you will be issued an American Heart Association BLS Provider card.

If you are NOT a first-semester Health Careers student and need to renew, please contact Corporate and Community Education at CCE.information@icc.edu to register for CPR.

This groundbreaking skills-based course gives people the tools to identify, understand, and respond to someone who might be struggling with a mental health or substance use challenge, and connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.

Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.

Note: Online prework is required for this training.

This course presents the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Upon successful completion of written and skills evaluations, you will be issued an American Heart Association BLS Provider card.

If you are NOT a first-semester Health Careers student and need to renew, please contact Corporate and Community Education at CCE.information@icc.edu to register for CPR.

This course presents the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Upon successful completion of written and skills evaluations, you will be issued an American Heart Association BLS Provider card.

If you are NOT a first-semester Health Careers student and need to renew, please contact Corporate and Community Education at CCE.information@icc.edu to register for CPR.

Course Format:

Designed with Community Health Workers in mind, this course offers a convenient and engaging blend of live online sessions and self-paced learning experiences. Whether you're balancing work, family, or community commitments, this flexible format makes it easy to stay connected and build real-world skills that matter in the Community Health Worker field.

This course prepares students to become effective and compassionate Community Health Workers (CHWs) by developing foundational skills and knowledge aligned with Illinois CHW core competencies. Learners will explore the vital role CHWs play in bridging communities with health systems and advancing health equity. Through interactive modules, real-world scenarios, and hands-on projects, students will build a well-rounded skill set to support individuals, families, and communities in navigating complex systems of care. There are 3 sessions in this certificate training. This is for session 1.

The course is broken up into three sessions. Two sessions are focused on theory; and one session is for fieldwork.

Key Competencies Covered in Session 1: August 24th-October 9th

• CHW Roles and Required Competencies in Illinois
• The History and Evolution of the CHW Field
• Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Relationship Building
• Professional Skills and Conduct
• Public Health Knowledge and Approaches
• Trauma Informed Care and Supporting Survivors of Trauma
• Social Determinants of Health and Common Health Conditions
• Selfcare of the CHW

What you Achieve Upon Completion of All Three Sessions:

• A Community Health Worker Professional Certificate and Badge
• A high-quality educational experience that is relevant to the CHW field and meets all the compentencies set forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health
• National Mental Health First Aid Certification
• Trauma Informed Care Certificate

Cost: Upon approval of application, your course work will be grant funded. This professional certificate is valued at $750.00 per person.

This course presents the techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Upon successful completion of written and skills evaluations, you will be issued an American Heart Association BLS Provider card.

If you are NOT a first-semester Health Careers student and need to renew, please contact Corporate and Community Education at CCE.information@icc.edu to register for CPR.