Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)
The Community Health Extension Worker programme at Royal College of Health Technology is designed to prepare learners for real-world healthcare environments and community-based health support roles.
This practical pathway helps students develop the knowledge, confidence and hands-on understanding needed to support individuals, families and communities through preventive care, health education and basic healthcare assistance.
Prepare for practical community healthcare responsibilities.
CHEW is suitable for learners who want to build practical healthcare knowledge and develop confidence in supporting people in community and care environments.
Community-Based Care
Learn how to support individuals and families through community health awareness, outreach and practical care assistance.
Patient Safety
Build understanding of patient safety, mobility, infection prevention and safe support practices in healthcare settings.
People-Centred Support
Develop caring, respectful and practical support skills for working with patients, families and vulnerable individuals.
Key areas covered in the CHEW programme.
- Community-based infection prevention and control
- Patient safety, movement and mobility support
- Assisting with medication and basic care routines
- Mental health support and social care awareness
- End-of-life and palliative care support
- Health promotion and community education
- Communication skills for healthcare environments
- Practical preparation for real-world healthcare settings
Ideal for beginners and developing healthcare workers.
- Beginners interested in healthcare and community support
- Learners preparing for practical healthcare environments
- Individuals who want to support patients and families
- Applicants interested in community health outreach
- Care workers who want to improve their healthcare knowledge
- Students seeking a recognised route into health and social care
Recommended O-Level preparation subjects.
Applicants are encouraged to have a suitable educational background. The following O-Level subjects are relevant for health and social care programme preparation:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Social Sciences
Where the CHEW programme can lead.
This programme supports learners who want to progress into community health, care support, patient support and health promotion pathways.
Community Health Support
Support community-based health education, awareness and basic care assistance.
Patient Care Support
Build skills for assisting patients with safety, mobility, comfort and basic care needs.
Health Promotion
Help individuals and communities understand healthy practices, prevention and wellbeing.
Practical healthcare education with strong student support.
ROCHTEC provides flexible, accessible and career-focused learning for students preparing for meaningful healthcare and community support careers.
Practical Training
Learn useful healthcare knowledge connected to real patient, family and community needs.
Flexible Learning
Study options include full-time, part-time and online learning pathways.
Student Guidance
Receive support from enquiry and application through to enrolment and study progression.
Apply for Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW)
Take the next step towards a practical healthcare career. Apply now or contact admissions for guidance on the CHEW programme.