HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR
This program focuses on patient coordination and navigation, addressing chronic disease management, behavioral health, and wellness. Develop crucial communication skills like motivational interviewing and health literacy to support diverse patient needs effectively.
CONTACT US
Talk to us about the Health Care Navigator program at RTC.
ENTRY ADVISING
Email: advising@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-5840
SHEILA MAY-FARLEY
Full-time Faculty - Medical Office Programs
Email: smayfarley@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-6508
DONNA MAHER
Full-time Faculty - Medical Office Programs
Email: dmaher@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-7815
Degrees & Certificates
Certificate of Completion
This certificate covers navigating and coordinating care in health and human services systems. Incorporated in the certificate are factors affecting patients such as chronic disease, behavioral health, wellness and patient activation and engagement. Communication strategies such as patient/client coaching, motivational interviewing, and health literacy are covered. Diverse patient experience, decision support, and advocacy will be explored. Relevant case studies and applied learning strategies are used to build skills and knowledge.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter
Certificate DetailsJob Market Outlook
Jayden Huggins
Lea-Janelle Hufana
Mustafa Musa
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OTHER INFORMATION
- Language Skills: Students will be asked to compose basic business letters, memos and reports. Students entering without basic skills in English, grammar and mechanics may take longer to complete.
- Computer Applications: Students should be computer literate at least at the basic level in a Windows PC environment. Students entering without basic computer skills may take longer to complete.