Introduction to Health Care Careers HLTOC 150

Part of the Pathways in Health for Immigrant Populations Fellowship & Health Navigator Certificate. This course explores career and educational opportunities in the healthcare field: History of the various professions; legal issues; roles, skills and required competencies in the field; professional code of ethics; program requirements and plan of completion; and career planning.

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The Health Navigator Certificate of Achievement program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for obtaining work in the fields of healthcare, public health, and human/social services. Working with case managers and other team members, Health Navigators provide guidance, health assessments, health education, health outreach, and community resource referrals to support a client’s disease management, lifestyle management, and care coordination. They act as a bridge between the patient, the family, the community, the healthcare team, and the healthcare system. This program can be completed within one year, culminating in a Certificate of Achievement upon satisfactory completion of all requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This certificate prepares students for the many careers related to the title ‘Health Navigator,’ including, but not limited to: Community Health Workers, Patient (Care) Navigators, Patient Services Advocate, Patient Service Representatives, Human Service Workers, Community Liaisons, and Community Health Advocates.

For new and returning students, please contact the Transition Liaison/ Project Manager at https://www.merritt.edu/adult-transition-program. The Merritt College Transition Liaison will provide guidance to students completing the online admissions application, completing the online financial aid application (FAFSA / CA Dream Act), and help schedule a meeting with a counselor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP).