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community health worker
Description
Code
3253.1
Description
Community health workers provide advice and information about various health subjects to the community. They can assist with pre- and post-natal care, give nutritional advice and help individuals stop smoking. Community health workers develop health and prevention programmes.
Alternative Labels
community carer
community first responder
community health assistant
community healthcare assistant
community healthcare support worker
community healthcare worker
community health worker
community support worker
Regulatory Aspect
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Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
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Status
released