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Peer Health Advocates (PHAs) are student paraprofessionals who have received extensive training in a range of health issues, presentation methods, and referrals. PHAs promote health and wellness for the student population through individual, group, and community strategies such as:
Commit two consecutive semesters to the PHA program. Have and maintain a semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or above. Be and remain a full-time undergraduate student (registered for at least 12 undergraduate credits during both the Fall and Spring semesters.) Attend...
Develop and conduct scheduled programs and educational sessions throughout the year, as well as at the request of faculty, other paraprofessional programs, athletic teams, student organizations, and other student groups. Promote HIV testing at weekly Deaf AIDS Project's booths. Co-coordinate one or more special events...
Treat information from students with complete confidentiality. Possess a working knowledge of campus resources and services, and refer students as appropriate. Expand knowledge of local community resources for appropriate referrals as needed. Be available as a resource to students during regular office hours. Meet individually...