LCCC Offers Orientation for Community Health Worker Course

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) offers a Community Health Worker course that will help prepare students to become a liaison between healthcare agencies and communities while promoting health. Students learn how to provide guidance and social assistance, health education, advocacy, referral and follow-up services, and identify/assist individuals eligible for federal, state, and local health and human services programs. CPR/first aid/AED certification included.

The following orientations are being held at no cost to students and are mandatory.

· Monday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m.

· Wednesday Dec. 1, at 10 a.m.

For more information or to attend an orientation session, contact LCCC coordinator Jennifer A. Leach at jleach1@lccc.edu. For a complete listing of courses, visit www.lccc.edu.