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community health worker

Concept overview

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 support worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

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