The Northeast Texas Community College Health Sciences department recently celebrated the first class of students completing the new Community Health Worker certificate program. Graduates are pictured†above (from left):†Bambi Bryant, Demetria Bolden, Carolyn Traylor, Kayla Golden, Kelly Young, Jessica Davis and LaShunda King. These individuals are now certified by the Texas State Department of State Health Services as a Community Health Worker.†The Community Health Worker curriculum provides study in chronic disease knowledge, patient resources, and teaching skills. The goal of the program is to provide care coordination skills to assist at risk patients with managing their care, locating resources, and communicating with their healthcare provider. NTCC is now accepting applications for the next program that begins August 24. Call 903-434-8287 for more information.†
