Community Health Workers and Maternal Health

Course
Self-paced
Listing Credits: 1
Certificate Offered
No available Badges
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About This Course

CHW Academy

Description

This training module explores the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in improving maternal health outcomes. It highlights their contributions to prenatal education, early identification of pregnancy complications, and community-based interventions that promote safe pregnancies and deliveries. The module also examines the impact of CHW involvement in increasing access to skilled care and reducing maternal health risks.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to Community Health Workers (CHWs), maternal health advocates, healthcare providers, policymakers, and public health professionals. It is also valuable for organizations working in maternal and child health, community-based care, and reproductive health services.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the role of CHWs in improving maternal health outcomes.
  2. Identify key responsibilities of CHWs in maternal health programs.
  3. Recognize how CHWs contribute to the early identification of pregnancy complications.
  4. Understand the impact of CHW involvement in promoting facility-based deliveries and safe pregnancies.

 

Program4 Courses
Certificate Offered
Nurture Life, Foster Health: Advance Your Expertise with the Certificate in Infant and Maternal Health.
Listing Catalog: CHW Academy
Listing Date: Self-paced
Listing Credits: 12

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