Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments. Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening. Provide basic health services, such as first aid.

Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.

Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.

Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.

Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.

Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.

Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.

Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.

Refer community members to needed health services.

Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.

Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.

Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.

Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.

Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.

Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.

Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.

Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.

Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.

Overview of mental health and substance use disorders; role and scope of paraprofessionals; the social-ecological approach to health; ethical and legal considerations in behavioral health.

Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and other common conditions; diagnostic criteria and symptom recognition; impact on individuals and families.

Substance types and effects; addiction models and co-occurring disorders.

Genetic and environmental influences; childhood trauma and chronic adversity; neurocognitive and behavioral development risks.

Active listening and empathy; cultural competence and sensitivity; motivational interviewing and therapeutic relationship building.

Risk screening techniques and interviews; community and school-based assessment; ethical documentation practices.

Burnout prevention and stress management; career advancement strategies.