Health Navigator Specialist (T.C.) (6370)

The purpose of this program is to train Health Navigators to assist individuals with limited health literacy as well as the elderly with accessing the maximum array of benefits from community services, clinical care, and health insurance. They may also facilitate access to care and follow-up for sick and complicated patients with cancer, HIV, and a range of other complex health problems. In addition, Health Navigators can assist with identifying and enrolling patients in various health insurance plans including ACA Exchanges, Medicaid, Medicare, and disability services.

The Health Navigator Specialist program is a 31 credit hour college credit certificate. Upon program completion, students will have the technical skills needed to enter the health science career cluster as an entry-level Health Navigator Specialist.

Students enrolled in the Health Navigator Specialist program learn the fundamental communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, principles of health insurance, introduction to computer literacy, health care organization, medical ethics, legal aspects, and advanced technical skills needed to be a successful Health Navigator Specialist.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

Students in this program are not required to complete math courses unless they are listed as part of the certificate program. If you plan to pursue the degree program in this same field, please note that you may receive articulated college credit toward a degree that includes a Mathematical Thinking in Context math pathway. For additional information about Mathematics Pathways, please visit the Mathematics Pathways page.

(904) 646-2300 or hcic@fscj.edu.