Community Health & Wellness
Community Health and Wellness provides students with a working knowledge of healthcare systems and practices with specialization in their area of interest. Students will gain general knowledge of fitness, nutrition, social and emotional development with a focus on healthcare and human services systems as well as navigation and advocacy skills.
Career
- Community Health Worker
- Patient Advocate
- Health Navigator
- Community Resource Specialist
- Peer Support Specialist
- Care Coordinator
Further education may be Bachelor of Applied Science in Youth Development; Global and Public Health; Healthcare Leadership; Master of Public Health.
Associate Degrees
Community Health and Wellness students will gain general knowledge of fitness, nutrition, social and emotional development with a focus on healthcare and human services systems as well as navigation and advocacy skills.
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Department/Program URL:
https://healthcare.highline.edu/programs/community-health-wellness/
GPA Requirement:
Cumulative 2.0 GPA to attain an AAS degree
Number of Credits:
90
Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate competence in the areas required for caregiving, healthcare interpreting, care navigation or global and public health issues according to the area of emphasis.
- Identify and practice all legal and ethical requirements and specific agency policies and practices.
- Apply knowledge of appropriate care for vulnerable populations including general knowledge of fitness, nutrition, social and emotional development, health and medical support, etc.
- Practice culturally responsive approaches, caregiving and support for a diverse client base.
- Use technology as appropriate to their employment for record keeping, communication and as a tool for access for clients.
- Practice effective oral and written communication skills, including listening and accurate documentation.
- Collaborate effectively with agencies and the communities the agencies support through networking, partnerships and resource development
Top Transfer-To institutions
- UW-Tacoma’s Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership
Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate
Externship usually completed in final quarter. Student arranges externship with help of advisors. Student should begin looking for externship opportunities in the quarter before externship. It is recommended that students obtain volunteer or work experience in the healthcare or human services field during or before their program.