Apprenticeship: Health Coach
11 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
APHC 9701A Medical Terminology & the Human Body
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will introduce medical terminology while exploring the human body structure and function. Explanation of the history of terminology, prefixes, suffixes, and root words with emphasis on spelling, definitions, pronunciation, and an understanding of their meanings. Includes basic understanding of the basic structure and function of the human body as well as medical abbreviations, anatomical, disease, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and additional terms as they relate to each body system.
APHC 9701B Advanced Medical Terminology and Disease Process
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- HLTH 51A, APHC 9701A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the nature of disease and to structural and functional changes of diseases as they affect the systems of the body. Discussion of causes, symptoms and treatment of diseases/disorders pertaining to each body system and the body as a whole. Understanding how diseases and disorders affect individuals as well as the population. Identify tools and behaviors that promote health aging to reduce the risk of diseases and disorders.
APHC 9702 Introduction to Public Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, will learn the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies, and will do in-depth examination of core public health disciplines. Topics include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.
APHC 9710 Introduction to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL 1 and completion of, PSCN 13
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to psychology-counseling theory, skills, techniques, and processes in working with individuals and/or groups. Multiculturalism in American society. Emphasis placed on issues and processes of a minority-majority environment. Includes review of demographics, social services, community agencies, and intervention programs. Fundamental counseling techniques, counseling theory and socio-cultural issues related to working in the “service provider” role.
APHC 9711 Introduction to Case Management for Human Services
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- PSCN 1, APHC 9710
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to case management theory, models and techniques. Multicultural issues affecting case management theory. Emphasis is placed on case management philosophy, ethical issues, concepts and practices. Analysis of needs, documentation and confidentiality and individualized client plan development. Analysis of inter-agency collaboration. Includes issues of monitoring an ongoing case management plan and maintaining client commitment to plan success. Designed to provide students with knowledge in case management theory implementation for Human Service, Social Work and/or Mental Health.
APHC 9712 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
Survey course introduces students to the human services field. Includes history, ethics, values, and principles of human and social services. Focus on modern practice, research techniques, and critical service provider skills. Students will explore community resources and human service roles and the development of a multicultural approach to working with diverse populations.
APHC 9795 Work Experience for Community Health Workers
- Units
- 1-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course will give you on-the-job work experience to build the core competencies needed to work in the field of community health. Exact objectives and activities will be developed cooperatively between student, clinic supervisor, and instructor to accomplish professional objectives and broaden experience working with patients and providing health education materials. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APHC 9799A Health Coach Training I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Heath Coaches provide individualized assistance as a means of reducing and overcoming barriers and facilitating timely access to quality healthcare in order to improve health outcomes for patients. This course will begin developing the core competencies needed to fulfill this role in a health care team: communication, cultural competency and ethnic diversity, barriers and health inequities in our community, the role of Health Coaches, and chronic disease education. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APHC 9799B Health Coach Training II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- APHC 9799A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Heath Coaches provide individualized assistance as a means of reducing and overcoming barriers and facilitating timely access to quality healthcare in order to improve health outcomes for patients. This course will continue developing the core competencies needed to fulfill this role in a health care team: communication, healthcare systems, community services and resources, basic wellness, health promotion and chronic disease education. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APHC 9799C Health Coach Training III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- APHC 9799B
- Transfers to
- CSU
Heath Coaches provide individualized assistance as a means of reducing and overcoming barriers and facilitating timely access to quality healthcare in order to improve health outcomes for patients. This course will continue developing the core competencies needed to fulfill this role in a health care team: communication, barriers and resources, medical records technology and chronic disease education. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APHC 9799D Health Coach Training IV
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- APHC 9799C
- Transfers to
- CSU
Heath Coaches provide individualized assistance as a means of reducing and overcoming barriers and facilitating timely access to quality healthcare in order to improve health outcomes for patients. In this course you will apply the requisite core competencies of communication, cultural competency and ethnic diversity, healthcare systems, and technology as well as develop both career planning and professionalism skills. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs