Navigating Health Systems, Certificate
(Code 460-607)
The Navigating Health Systems Certification is designed for students pursuing health-related careers. This certificate will deepen your understanding of the health care system so you can help your future patients and clients decrease barriers to their care.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course (3 credits) | ||
| SW 100 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| Elective Options (9 credits) | ||
| SLHS 150 | Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences | 3 |
| SLHS 410 | Communication Changes and Disorders of the Older Adult | 3 |
| HCAD 201 | Overview of the U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| PSYC 121 | Introduction to Child Life | 3 |
| PSYC 221 | Child Life: Therapeutic Play | 3 |
| PH 225 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| NRSG 212 | Navigating Health Care | 1 |
| NRSG 220 | The Language of Health Care | 1 |
| SW 315 | Aging and the Aged | 3 |
| SW 360 | Death and Bereavement | 3 |
| SW 377 | Self-Care in the Helping Professions | 3 |
| SW 394 | Introduction to Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals | 3 |
| CJ 306 | Topics in Advanced Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SW 490 | Mental Health and Substance Use | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Students will gain knowledge of the wide range of health systems that an individual may encounter over the lifespan.
- Students will enhance their understanding of the interconnected nature of health systems and health care providers in the United States.
- Students will develop skills related to communicating with patients, clients, and healthcare providers.