Junior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW)
The Junior Community Health Extension Worker programme at Royal College of Health Technology is designed for learners who want to build a strong foundation in community healthcare, patient support and health promotion.
This pathway introduces students to practical healthcare knowledge, community support skills and the essential responsibilities involved in helping individuals, families and communities maintain better health and wellbeing.
Build a strong foundation in community health support.
JCHEW is suitable for learners who want to begin their journey in healthcare and develop practical knowledge for supporting people within community health settings.
Community Health Basics
Learn the foundations of community health, public wellbeing and support for individuals and families.
Basic Care Support
Develop introductory knowledge of patient care, safety, hygiene and practical healthcare assistance.
Health Education
Understand how to support health awareness, prevention and positive wellbeing messages in local communities.
Key areas covered in the JCHEW programme.
- Introduction to community health practice
- Basic healthcare support and patient care awareness
- Health promotion and community education
- Hygiene, sanitation and infection prevention awareness
- Basic family, maternal and child health awareness
- Communication skills for working with individuals and families
- Community outreach and support principles
- Preparation for further healthcare training and progression
Ideal for learners starting their healthcare journey.
- Beginners interested in healthcare and community support
- Students looking for a foundation route into community health
- Learners who want to support patients, families and communities
- Individuals interested in health education and outreach
- Applicants preparing for further healthcare study
- Those seeking practical entry-level healthcare knowledge
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 JCHEW programme can lead.
This programme supports learners who want to progress into community health, care support, health promotion and further healthcare training pathways.
Entry-Level Health Support
Build useful knowledge for basic health support roles and community-focused care settings.
Family & Community Support
Support health awareness for individuals, families and local communities.
Further Healthcare Study
Use the programme as a foundation for further training in community health and care.
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.
Foundational Training
Learn practical healthcare basics that prepare you for further development and progression.
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 Junior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW)
Take the first step towards a practical healthcare pathway. Apply now or contact admissions for guidance on the JCHEW programme.