CHW Exam Questions and Answers
1. is a *region* that has relative or
ab- solute deficiency of health care resources--eg, hospital beds,
equipment and/or medical personnel.: Medically Undeserved Community
2. is a *cultural group or ethnic
group* (African American, Hispanic, etc.) that has inadequate access
to health care services.: Medically Undeserved Population
3. is a set of congruent behaviors,
atti- tudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or
among profes- sionals that enables work in cross-cultural situations.:
Culturally Competent Care
4. is *equal rights* and *opportunities* in all
aspects of
*society*.: Social Justice
5. What *role* does *social justice* play in *health care*?: The role that
social justice plays in health care is having to *keep up with patient needs no matter what race
they are*.
6. is a *clinical style* for eliciting
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,from patients their own good *motivations* for making
*behavioral changes* in the interest of their health.: Motivational
Interviewing (MI)
7. Who do CHW's bridge a *gap* between?: CHW's bridges gaps between *health
care and the community* so they can *outreach to other races*. (Access, quality, outcomes)
8. What do CHW's do?: 1.) *Provide one-on-one counseling* for patients in a *community or
clinic setting*.
2.) *Conduct health education workshops* in the *community*.
3.) *Manage a booth and distribute health information* at *heath fairs and community events*.
4.) *Work* with the *community leaders* to *solve public health problems*.
9. What are the *five* steps to *certification*?: 1.) Complete Health/Health
Careers 9, HC 10, HC 11, and HC 12 with a *"C" or above.*
2.) Satisfy academy *projects* requirements (Fitness Project, Nutrition Project, CACHE Project, and
Brain/Mental Health Project).
3.) *Actively participate* in annual *Health & Fitness* for at least three years.
4.) Complete *community service requirements* (CACHE Community Presentation, volunteer
at health fairs, and internships.
5.) Pass a *Comprehensive Exam* which will include everything you learn in Health TECH)
during your senior year.
10. A is an *individual* or *organization* that's
trained and able to help consumers, small businesses, and their
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, employees as they *look
for health coverage options* through the Marketplace, including
*completing eligibility and enrollment forms*.: Health Navigator
11. What does a CHW do? *+ = CHW*:
Health Education + Health Navigation = CHW
12. What is the *overall goal* of *community health workers*?
+ ---> Ultimate Goal: Improve access to care + Improve quality of Health
Care --> Ultimate Goal improve health outcomes and lower healthcare cost.
13. What is the *goal* of the *Affordable Care Act*? (ACA): To *improve
access* to *health care* for *Americans*
14. What *role* will *CHW's* play in the *ACA*?: Help *immigrant sign up* for
*health care*
15. How can *CHW certification benefit* you?: 1.) CHW Certification (through
Health Tech), 2.) Medical Assistant Certificate (during high school - ROP) 3.) Nursing License
(Post-Secondary training)
16. What are the advantages of a stack-able credential?: You can
make yourself *more marketable in job markets*. *More than 1 certification* can *allow you
to play several roles* in the work place.
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1. is a *region* that has relative or
ab- solute deficiency of health care resources--eg, hospital beds,
equipment and/or medical personnel.: Medically Undeserved Community
2. is a *cultural group or ethnic
group* (African American, Hispanic, etc.) that has inadequate access
to health care services.: Medically Undeserved Population
3. is a set of congruent behaviors,
atti- tudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or
among profes- sionals that enables work in cross-cultural situations.:
Culturally Competent Care
4. is *equal rights* and *opportunities* in all
aspects of
*society*.: Social Justice
5. What *role* does *social justice* play in *health care*?: The role that
social justice plays in health care is having to *keep up with patient needs no matter what race
they are*.
6. is a *clinical style* for eliciting
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,from patients their own good *motivations* for making
*behavioral changes* in the interest of their health.: Motivational
Interviewing (MI)
7. Who do CHW's bridge a *gap* between?: CHW's bridges gaps between *health
care and the community* so they can *outreach to other races*. (Access, quality, outcomes)
8. What do CHW's do?: 1.) *Provide one-on-one counseling* for patients in a *community or
clinic setting*.
2.) *Conduct health education workshops* in the *community*.
3.) *Manage a booth and distribute health information* at *heath fairs and community events*.
4.) *Work* with the *community leaders* to *solve public health problems*.
9. What are the *five* steps to *certification*?: 1.) Complete Health/Health
Careers 9, HC 10, HC 11, and HC 12 with a *"C" or above.*
2.) Satisfy academy *projects* requirements (Fitness Project, Nutrition Project, CACHE Project, and
Brain/Mental Health Project).
3.) *Actively participate* in annual *Health & Fitness* for at least three years.
4.) Complete *community service requirements* (CACHE Community Presentation, volunteer
at health fairs, and internships.
5.) Pass a *Comprehensive Exam* which will include everything you learn in Health TECH)
during your senior year.
10. A is an *individual* or *organization* that's
trained and able to help consumers, small businesses, and their
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, employees as they *look
for health coverage options* through the Marketplace, including
*completing eligibility and enrollment forms*.: Health Navigator
11. What does a CHW do? *+ = CHW*:
Health Education + Health Navigation = CHW
12. What is the *overall goal* of *community health workers*?
+ ---> Ultimate Goal: Improve access to care + Improve quality of Health
Care --> Ultimate Goal improve health outcomes and lower healthcare cost.
13. What is the *goal* of the *Affordable Care Act*? (ACA): To *improve
access* to *health care* for *Americans*
14. What *role* will *CHW's* play in the *ACA*?: Help *immigrant sign up* for
*health care*
15. How can *CHW certification benefit* you?: 1.) CHW Certification (through
Health Tech), 2.) Medical Assistant Certificate (during high school - ROP) 3.) Nursing License
(Post-Secondary training)
16. What are the advantages of a stack-able credential?: You can
make yourself *more marketable in job markets*. *More than 1 certification* can *allow you
to play several roles* in the work place.
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