Healthcare Navigator (A.S.)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HNAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2208
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1351220800
This is a two-year associate in science degree program in Health Navigation. Health Navigators assist patients in gaining access to resources that contribute to treatment adherence and overall health improvement. Students graduating from this program will have the relevant skills and knowledge necessary for furthering their education in the Health Sciences. Communication, leadership, computer literacy, medical and legal ethics, and health and safety will be emphasized. General education courses should be completed prior to entry into the program. Completion of the Healthcare Navigator Specialist college-credit certificate may be used as an acceleration method in this program.
The A.S. Healthcare Navigator A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificate:
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for information or call 321-433-7575
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Statistics | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| DEP 2004 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| HLP 1081 | Health Analysis and Improvement | 2 |
| HSA 1100 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HSA 2010 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSC 1532 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 1641 | Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics | 2 |
| HSC 2810 | Healthcare Navigator Field Experience | 1 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| HUN 1201 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select seven credits from the following: | 7 | |
| Psychology of Aging | ||
| Foundations for Healthy Living | ||
| Principles of Analgesic and Anesthetic Pharmacology | ||
| Introduction to Crisis Intervention | ||
| First Aid & Safety for the Citizen Responder | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Microbiology for Health Sciences | ||
| Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts Clinical | ||
| Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts | ||
| Clinical Seminar | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in all courses for progression and graduation.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| STA 2023 | Statistics | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| DEP 2004 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| HLP 1081 | Health Analysis and Improvement | 2 |
| HSA 1100 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HSA 2010 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HSC 1532 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 1641 | Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics | 2 |
| HSC 2810 | Healthcare Navigator Field Experience | 1 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| HUN 1201 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Select a total of seven technical electives from the Technical Electives list on the Program of Study.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain ethical patient-centered care in healthcare delivery systems
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethic and Civic Responsibility
- Apply health education strategies to support population health needs
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Demonstrate patient advocacy in community health settings
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Develop a dietary plan in following guidelines for food selection, meal planning, and DRI nutrient.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems