Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) are trained professionals who provide essential healthcare services to people in rural and urban areas. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote health, prevent diseases, and provide basic medical treatment. CHEWs play a vital role in improving public health by offering health education, first aid, and maternal and child care services.

Students in this program will learn how to diagnose and treat common illnesses such as malaria, diarrhea, and respiratory infections. They will also be trained on how to manage malnutrition, provide immunization services, and offer antenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women. The course emphasizes preventive healthcare and teaches students how to educate communities about hygiene, sanitation, and disease prevention.

A key focus of the program is practical training. Students will participate in hands-on exercises in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. They will learn how to handle medical emergencies, dress wounds, and administer injections. The course also covers family planning methods and counseling to help communities make informed health choices.

The CHEW program also includes training in environmental health and sanitation. Students will study the impact of clean water, waste management, and pollution control on public health. They will learn how to conduct community outreach programs to educate people on maintaining a healthy environment.

Effective communication is essential in community health work. Students will develop strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams. They will learn how to document medical records, report disease outbreaks, and work with government health agencies to implement public health policies.

Graduates of this program can work in hospitals, primary healthcare centers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government health agencies. They can also be employed in schools, industries, and private health institutions. With further studies, CHEWs can specialize in areas such as maternal health, epidemiology, or health education.