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Admission Requirements

As of the Summer 2026 semester this program is no longer accepting new students. *As amended May 5, 2026*

Join us for an in-person CHW Information Session at our Toledo Campus.

Requirements for Clinicals or Professional Practice Experience

Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.

Certificate Requirements

To complete the Community Health Worker Certificate students must fulfill all of the following:

Required Program Courses

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
CHW 101 Introduction to Community Health Worker 4
CHW 102 Advanced Topics for the Community Health Worker 3
CHW 103 Directed Clinical Practice in Community Health 2
CHW 104 Community Health Worker Capstone 2
CHW 105 Healthcare and the Community 2
PSY 201 Lifespan Psychology 3