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1. ______________________________________ is a *region* that has relative
or absolute 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 behav-
iors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among
professionals that enables work in cross-cultural situations.: Culturally Com-
petent 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 elic-
iting 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 Ca-
reers 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 employees as they *look
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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.
17. What are *three transferable skills* that you will learn as a CHW?: 1.) As
a CHW, you will learn how to do *motivational interviewing*, which will help you
as a doctor, nurse, etc. 2.) 2.) As a CHW, you will learn how to *provide culturally
competent care*.
3.) You will have experience serving *medically underserved communities*.
18. ________________________ are lay Hispanic/Latino community members
who receive specialized training to provide basic health education in the com-
munity, although they are not professional health care workers.: Promotoras
19. Where do community health workers work?: 1.) Community health center -
clinics
2) Community events - Nonprofit organization
3.) Schools, churches - Health Educational Counsel
4.) Community-based services - Home visits
20. According to the *BLS*, the *average community health worker* in *Cali-
fornia* earns $________ per hour or $________ per year.: $20.63 per hour or
$42,910 per year
21. What are the six most common illnesses that CHW's address?: 1.)
HIV/AIDS
2.) Diabetes
3.) High Blood Pressure
4.) High Blood Sugar
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1. ______________________________________ is a *region* that has relative
or absolute 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 behav-
iors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among
professionals that enables work in cross-cultural situations.: Culturally Com-
petent 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 elic-
iting 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 Ca-
reers 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 employees as they *look
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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.
17. What are *three transferable skills* that you will learn as a CHW?: 1.) As
a CHW, you will learn how to do *motivational interviewing*, which will help you
as a doctor, nurse, etc. 2.) 2.) As a CHW, you will learn how to *provide culturally
competent care*.
3.) You will have experience serving *medically underserved communities*.
18. ________________________ are lay Hispanic/Latino community members
who receive specialized training to provide basic health education in the com-
munity, although they are not professional health care workers.: Promotoras
19. Where do community health workers work?: 1.) Community health center -
clinics
2) Community events - Nonprofit organization
3.) Schools, churches - Health Educational Counsel
4.) Community-based services - Home visits
20. According to the *BLS*, the *average community health worker* in *Cali-
fornia* earns $________ per hour or $________ per year.: $20.63 per hour or
$42,910 per year
21. What are the six most common illnesses that CHW's address?: 1.)
HIV/AIDS
2.) Diabetes
3.) High Blood Pressure
4.) High Blood Sugar
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