HLTH 4371. Patient Navigation. 3 Hours.
Bilingual Health Care Studies students are prepared with advanced health care concepts, resources, and skills related to patient navigation by applying Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in various health care settings with an emphasis on the integration of patient navigation into, and through, the US health care system. Students evaluate topics related to patient navigation background and history, discuss the National Standards for CLAS in Health Care, and examine the roles and responsibilities of an effective culturally and linguistically competent patient navigator.
Prerequisite: HLTH 1360, HLTH 2391, HLTH 3391, and Senior standing.