College Credit Certificate - Healthcare Navigator Specialist
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: Not Required
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HNCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2208
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0351220800
This certificate program is part of the A.S. Healthcare Navigator degree.
Health Navigators assist patients in gaining access to resources that contribute to treatment adherence and overall health improvement. Communication, leadership, computer literacy, medical and legal ethics, and health and safety will be emphasized. Completion of the Healthcare Navigator Specialist college-credit certificate may be used as an acceleration method into the Healthcare Navigator A.S. degree program.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
Students wishing to apply to other Health Sciences programs upon completion should discuss potential electives with the Health Sciences advisors or their faculty mentor. Call 321-433-7575.
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 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 1641 | Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics | 2 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| HUN 1201 | Essentials of Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Techincal Electives | ||
| Select two credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Psychology of Aging | ||
| Principles of Analgesic and Anesthetic Pharmacology | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Introduction to Crisis Intervention | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain ethical patient-centered care in healthcare delivery systems
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethic and Civic Responsibility
- Develop a dietary plan in following guidelines for food selection, meal planning, and DRI nutrient.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems