Complex Care & Patient Navigator Micro-Credential
Transforming Lives with Compassion.
The Complex Care and Patient Navigator micro-credential course teaches you how to assist patients and their families in understanding and navigating the healthcare system, treatment options, and available resources. You will learn how to coordinate care and support patients in advocating for themselves.
Gain the skills to analyze and comprehend complex health information to guide clients toward informed decisions in their healthcare journey. You will gain expertise in managing care coordination with different healthcare professionals.
Every patient has unique needs, learn to understand and navigate those needs by connecting them with culturally and age-appropriate resources and community support, including financial support.
This program is ideal for professionals and graduates with qualifications such as a Practical Nursing Diploma, Social Work Diploma, Psychology Degree, Bachelor of Science or Nursing Degree, among others, to develop their skills further.
Related Careers
Client Care Navigator
Patient Nurse Navigator
Community Health Navigator
Fields:
Primary Care
Private Health Care
Public Health Care
Meet the Faculty
At Red Deer Polytechnic, we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas.
Intakes
Winter - Start Date: Jan 02, 2025
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- Registration start date:
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Admission Recommendations
We recommend applicants be registered healthcare professionals in Canada or USA who are in good standing with their College.
For non-regulated health professionals, we recommend a minimum requirement of
A bachelor's degree in a health-related field
i.e. public health, health promotion, psychology (unlicensed), kinesiology (unlicensed), etc.,
At least one year of relevant healthcare experience
AND
Extensive knowledge of health care and social services systems, good knowledge of community resources, groups and social networks.
Additional Requirements
Technology
Learners will need a computer or laptop with internet access.
Program Cost
Financial Aid Options
Students enrolled in continuing education programs may qualify for program-dependent funding opportunities, such as awards, scholarships, government funding and grants.