Course: IPH275 First Term: 2018 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 2020 Fall
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Laboratory 3.0 Credit(s) 15.0 Period(s) 15.0 Load
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Subject Type: OccupationalLoad Formula: T- Lab Load |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Describe the role and need of the patient navigator. (I)
2. Apply knowledge of determinants of health, health status indicators, and health disparities to patient situations. (II) 3. Apply knowledge of lifespan wellness in diverse patient and age populations to patient situations. (III) 4. Communicate health concepts and health information using a variety of methods to co-workers, patients, individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds and in various settings. (IV) 5. Conduct oneself safely, ethically, and legally at all times. (V) 6. Demonstrate professionalism and leadership. (VI) 7. Create/select appropriate patient resources for individuals of all health literacy levels. (VII) 8. Guide patients through the appropriate types of healthcare system payment/economic models and contractual relationships. (VIII) | |||
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements. | |||
MCCCD Official Course Outline | |||
I. Role of Patient Navigator
A. History and purpose B. Role and responsibilities II. Social Determinants of Health, Health Status Indicators, and Health Disparities A. Biological/genetic components B. Age C. Behavior D. Religion E. Cultural inclusiveness F. Socio-economic G. Environmental H. Strategies for assessment I. Using social service resources and referrals III. Lifespan Wellness in Diverse Patient and Age Populations A. Holistic B. Physical C. Mental and emotional D. Social E. Spiritual IV. Effective Communication Strategies A. Interpersonal B. Group/team C. Public/presentation skills D. Written V. Legal and Ethical Issues A. Policies, rules, regulations, guidelines, and laws B. Ethical and professional behaviors C. Approaches to ethical decision-making D. Values-based decision-making VI. Professionalism and Leadership Skills A. Professional conduct and boundaries B. Principles of leadership VII. Patient Education and Resources A. Community resource maps B. Credible vs. non-credible internet resources C. Language barrier services VIII. Health Care System Payment Models A. Employment-based health insurance B. Private health insurance C. Government health insurance D. Health care and finance reform | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 12, 2017 |