Pre-Internship in Community Health Education
HEA 497
Dr. Jorge Figueroa
Trask 144
figueroaj@uncw.edu
962-2450
Office Hours: M T W TH 9:00am – 11:00am and by appointment
Course Description: Pre-Internship in Community Health Education. HEA 497. Seminar in
Community Health Education. This course is offered in preparation for the student’s placement
in their Community Helth Internship HEA498. Students with prepare their professional
portfolios, investigate Internship placements and select a site. Students will be expected to
complete all Internship placement requirements (e.g. formal applications, background checks,
drug screens, etc.) during this semester.
Course Objectives:
1. Identify appropriate professional behaviors for the work settings.
2. Review and learn to apply Community Health Education Ethics principles
2. Develop a professional resume & cover letter for the job search process.
3. Improve professional presentation skills
3. List and discuss Community Health Education Competency and Responsibilities
4. Prepare for the CHES National exam
5. Understand issues of professional confidentiality and liability.
6. Identify any existing gaps in skills and knowledge area to rectify prior to community
placements.
7. Develop and practice interview skills.
9. Develop a portfolio.
Text (Required): The Health Education Specialist: A study Guide for Professional Competence
5th Ed. National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc
http://www.nchec.org/forms/pubordform.pdf
Things to Know
 Class participation is an important part of this class and of your grade. Your prompt
attendance is required at every class.
 Respect of your classmates’ participation is expected.
 Reading the material in the text book in advance of class is expected and will enhance
your ability to engage in meaningful participation.
 Honor Code: The UNCW Academic Honesty Policy will be followed. If you have any
questions regarding the policy please refer to the Undergraduate Catalogue or the
Student Handbook.
 Student Disabilities: Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate a student with
a disability. If you have questions contact UNCW Disability Services
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/disablty . If you require any specific accommodations
please contact me directly.
Course Requirements
Core Competency Video Presentation
Professional Portfolio
Attendance / participation
Assignment
Core Competency Presentation
Ethics Assessment
Professional Portfolio
Attendance / participation
Grading:
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = < 60%
Points
30
30
30
10
Evaluation
Video, peer review
Case Reviews
Portfolio
Instructor and Peer Evaluations