Community Health & Case Management Certificate

School: Health Careers, Technology and Applied Learning
Academic Dept: Allied Health Careers
HEGIS: 5201.00

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Community Health and Case Management Certificate prepares students to work on the frontline in the fields of public health, health care and human services. Coursework is focused on the theoretical knowledge, ethical practices and core competencies needed to assist individuals and families in need of medical, mental health and social services. Students will learn how to work with their clients in creating service plans, identifying resources, and developing strategies for the implementation of services. The certificate includes courses and fieldwork where students learn to apply their knowledge and skills in real work environments. Employment opportunities are available in numerous health and human service settings including hospitals, community health centers, mental health centers and substance abuse centers.

Those who complete their certificate and decide to continue their studies may transfer their completed course credits into the Health Studies A.S. , Human Services A.S. , or Human Services A.A.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical knowledge base required for employment as a community health worker or case manager.
Apply ethical practices in the workplace.
Solve problems by selecting and applying information resources, logical thought processes and problem- solving methodologies.
Demonstrate cultural self-awareness and apply appropriate strategies in working with culturally diverse populations.
Practice advocacy skills in the following domains: health care access, health care system navigation and care coordination.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 28 credits

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
ENG 101 - Writing and Research	3
HSERV 200 - Diversity & Social Justice	3
HCTAL 103 - Introduction to U.S. Healthcare Systems	3
HCTAL 102 - Exploring Health Careers OR HSERV 101 - Introduction to Social Work	3
PE 116 - First Aid/CPR/AED	1
Semester Total Credits	13

Semester 2

Course	Credits
HSERV 264 - Case Management	3
HCTAL 104 - Community Health Worker Foundations	3
HSERV 102 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment OR NUTR 118 - Principles of Teaching Health Care	3
HCTAL 105 - Practicum in Healthcare	3
AC 101 - Psychosocial Issues in Addiction OR NUTR 109 - Nutrition for Health Care	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Minimum Total Credits: 28

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