1. Get started today!
FREE Certificate Program
The Allied Health Care Trainings program (AHCT)
is designed to help you reach your potential and
move up the ladder of your health care career.
Contact us or one of the AHCT partners:
Schenectady County Community College
E-mail: evansjm@sunysccc.edu
518-621-4007
For Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga and
Schenectady Counties:
Schenectady Community Action Program, Inc.
913 Albany Street
Schenectady NY 12307
518-374-9181
www.scapny.org
For Albany and Rensselaer Counties:
Albany Community Action Partnership
333 Sheridan Avenue
Albany NY 12206
518-463-3175
www.albanycap.org
This activity has been funded by a $200,000 grant from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources
and Services Administration through Schenectady County
Community College (Grant Number G06HP27890-01-00). Its
contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not
necessarily represent the official views of HHS.
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Our Mission
• Transforming lives through
health care trainings
• Promoting literacy and education
• Providing trainings, instruction
and supportive services
Investing in People
Strengthening Community

2. Community Health
Workers Certificate
Community Health Care Workers (CHW) are a
vital link to promoting health and wellness
throughout communities and to lowering health
care costs. Certified Community Health Workers
act as part of a team within public-health, hospital,
social-service and other community support
organizations to promote health and wellness, and
provide support and services as directed by the
organization.
Core Services
CHW promotes public health and wellness to indi-
viduals and families in their communities through
“outreach, education, referral and follow-ups,
case management, advocacy and home-visiting
services… basic health education and referrals for
a wide range of services, and to provide support
and assistance in navigating the health and social
services system.”
The certificate will open up doors for employment
in many local organizations. Instructors are practi-
tioners, health educators, and experts who work in
the field.
Coursework
The certification can be obtained after successful
completion of:
• 96 hours of classroom training broken down
in four consecutive courses
• 96 hours of internship with area hospitals,
medical centers, Department of Health, other
health care organizations, or community
organizations
• Classes begin on January 13 and will end in May
• Internship will begin on or about June 1, 2015
“Ellis Medicine is committed in making a
difference in the lives of our community. We
already employ community health workers,
but having a formal training supported by
Schenectady County Community College is an
exciting development in this emerging profession.
Using graduates from the college’s Allied Health
Care Trainings program will strengthen the
engagement of community residents in a
continuing discussion about their health status,
and their needs and establish a unprecedented
level of cooperation between Ellis Medicine,
SCCC, and the community.”
Erin Buckenmeyer
Community Health Outreach Coordinator
Ellis Medicine
“Investing in workforce development programs is
critical as we address the changing needs of our
health care system. This funding for Schenectady
County Community College is a great investment
for the region. I am pleased the college will be able
to support training for additional Home Health
Aides and a new curriculum to train Community
Health Workers who will be prepared to serve our
communities in addressing their health care needs.”
Kirsten Gillibrand
United States Senator for New York
Free Training
SCCC has been awarded a grant to train Community
Health Workers at no cost to participants who meet
the eligibility requirements:
• Household income requirements (200% of
federal poverty guidelines) or receives
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Prior experience in the field of health care (CNA,
HHA, PCA, EMT) or medical science OR
prior experience in community engagement,
either paid or volunteer demonstrated by
confirmation by sponsoring organization
• Immunization records and proof of a flu shot
• Passing of a criminal background check
• After the preliminary intake, there will be a
selection interview
In addition, all books and CDTA passes are provided
for each course.
Support
After completion of the internship, employment
specialists will help you with placement assistance to
find the job that is right for you. Contact one of our
partners to find out more.