Associate of Applied Science - Community Health and Wellness - Specialization Patient Advocate

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.

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.

After successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree, students will be able to: • 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.