OVERVIEW
The Indigenous Community Wellness Worker Micro-Credential is a program that focuses on training learners to work in Indigenous communities as health care assistants. The program covers various topics such as cultural diversity within Indigenous groups, respecting traditional knowledge and practice, providing culturally sensitive care, health access for Indigenous people, confidentiality and communication, culturally sensitive communication, components of health, self-care, holistic care, introduction to the human body, cleaning practices, and community relevance. Upon completion of the program, learners will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to work as support workers in Indigenous communities.
This program is specifically designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to support healthcare teams. The course aims to prepare learners to be valuable support members with the ability to promote and maintain the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients in a non-direct patient care capacity under the supervision of a health professional. Upon completion of the course, learners will be equipped to serve as valuable support members to healthcare teams.
