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Specific Core Competency or Knowledge Areas of
Family Health and Support Workers
| FHSW-1: |
To establish positive and productive relationships with families. |
| FHSW-2: |
To understand prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care for mothers, infants, and their families. |
| FHSW-3: |
To support reproductive health and family planning for
women of child bearing age. |
| FHSW-4: |
To understand the principles of infant and child development. |
| FHSW-5: |
To support optimal health, growth, and development of the young child and family in a home setting. |
| FHSW-6: |
To understand the principles and role of screening and assessment, planning, and service provision as they relate to the family. |
| FHSW-7: |
To facilitate development and maintenance of safe, healthy, and nurturing environments for young children. |
| FHSW-8: |
To facilitate adult learning, and provide culturally appropriate health education and information. |
| FHSW-9: |
To maintain a commitment to professionalism, including professional development, values and ethics. |
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