Associate of Science, Healthcare Navigation/Patient Care Coordination

Completion of the Associate in Science degree program in Health Care Navigation/Patient Care Coordination prepares students to 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 to gain employment as entry-level patient care coordinators or to transfer to a four-year institution to further their education in the Health Sciences. Communication, leadership, computer literacy, medical and legal ethics, and health and safety will be emphasized in this program.  

Program outcomes:

1. Demonstrate comprehension of the various ethical issues that arise in the context of patient-centered care in healthcare delivery systems.

2. Apply health education strategies to support population health needs.

3. Demonstrate patient advocacy in community health settings.

4. Engage diversity and difference from a perspective of cultural humility in the performance of patient advocacy in support of patients' access to health care resources.

10 to 15 students annually

This program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions required for employment as an entry level Health Care Navigator/Patient Care Coordinator in a healthcare setting, including hospitals, clinics, and medical practices.  The Associate of Science degree can serve as either a terminal credential leading to employment, or as a foundation for continued study toward a Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Navigation, Patient Care Coordination, Public Health, or other health-related disciplines.

This degree will require a total of 27 major requirements along with the fulfillment of general education requirements.