健康导航器
Associate in Science (A.S.)
通过 健康导航器 Associate in Science (A.S.) degree 程序 at 美高梅, you can gain the skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of those who need help navigating their health care or simply accessing community resources. From health insurance to hospitalization and from wellness to rehabilitation, our world-class health care system can be hard to navigate. Increased health literacy is consistently associated with better health outcomes and quality of life. You can make the difference in the lives of your family and community.
For admission requirements and updates, 程序 application and deadlines, visit the 健康科学 Division website.
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计划的细节
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other 程序s details in the official college catalog.
相关的证书
Valencia’s certificate 程序s can put you on the fast track to reaching your career 目标. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment 或者职业发展. Most can be completed in one year or less.
Health Care Specialist (27个学分)
Alternative Ways To Earn Credit
Did you know that you may already be eligible to receive college credit toward this 程序? Check out these opportunities:
- Industry Certifications – Receive college credit for approved Industry Certifications
项目的长度
60学分
(after all of the pre-admission course requirements have been met)
Program begins each fall.
Health Care Specialist
证书
When you choose the Healthcare Specialist technical certificate as your secondary degree pathway, you will earn a workforce credential while completing prerequisite course credits, many of which are requirements for the selective admissions health career 程序s at 美高梅. Earning this certificate is an important first step in your career—your classes can help you become more valuable to our local health 照顾雇主.
职业前景
Health navigators find employment opportunities at a wide range of health care locations, such as hospitals, insurance companies, public health clinics, and nonprofit agencies.
学习如何
- Assess the health needs of individuals and communities
- Address barriers to health care access
- Provide expertise and resources regarding health care services and health insurance 选项
- Navigate the health care system
- Stay up-to-date on issues and trends in public health
- Access and analyze health information
- Develop a knowledge of prevention and community health
就业前景
通过 健康导航器 A.S. degree, you can become equipped with the skills to make a difference in the lives of those with limited health literacy. 毕业生 are prepared to fill a crucial role for patients in your community.
潜在的职业
- 健康导航器
- Community Health Worker
- 常用于：
- 医疗诊所
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
- Community health centers
- Hospital and hospital networks
- Integrated health systems
- 以学校为基础的诊所
- Safety net clinic or hospitals
- 农村保健中心
- Local public health agencies
平均工资范围
$40,000 - $60,000
(according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 就业 Projections)
Steps for Admission to Program
- 参加一个 健康科学 Information Session. Please bring a copy of the 程序 guide for your desired track with you. 如果你 are not local and cannot attend the information session, review the 程序 guide and read the frequently asked questions for the 健康科学 程序s and degrees.
- 应用 to 美高梅.
- Complete required general education courses before applying to the 程序.
- Once your transcripts have been received and evaluated, and if you meet eligibility requirements, you can apply to the 程序.
会话信息
To learn more about this 程序, including application requirements, attend one of our information sessions. Please bring a copy of the 程序 guide with you. 如果你 are unable to attend, refer to the 程序 guide and the resources available at 健康科学.