PATIENT NAVIGATION   

This survey course introduces the interrelationships and intricacies of the very complex health and community services system, and identifies the role of the patient care navigator in assisting the patient to effectively maneuver within this system. This is the first of a seven-course series.

This course focuses on the importance of communication skills of the patient navigator in facilitating effective patient care and advocacy. This is the fifth course of a seven-course series. Recommended: AHSE 142, 143, 144 and 145.

This course defines the role, skills, and function of patient care navigation and how it fits into the care team. Also, it explains the need for effective patient navigators in today's complex healthcare system. This is the third course of a seven-course series. Recommended: AHSE 142 and 143.

This course defines the scope of practice of the patient navigator and introduces the principal of motivational interviewing techniques. This is the sixth course of a seven-course series. Recommended: AHSE 142- HO 146.

This course defines the scope of practice of the patient navigator and how a navigator's skills relate to health maintenance, disease prevention, compliance with treatment plan, community resources, and adaptations relevant to patient needs. The principles of motivational interviewing are introduced. This is the seventh course of a seven-course series. Recommended: AHSE 142-HO 147.

This course focuses on the whole patient, including cultural considerations, barriers to optimal health care, and the impact of chronic illness, and discusses promoting individual wellness using defined advocacy and engagement techniques. This is the second course of a seven-course series. Recommended: AHSE 142.

This course introduces the whole patient concept and how cultural competency impacts access to the healthcare system. This is the fourth course of a seven-course series. Recommended: AHSE 142, 143 and 144.