2020 - 2021 Course Catalog

Community Health Worker-Navigator Certificate

16 Credits

This certificate program will prepare students for a variety of entry-level healthcare employment opportunities. Community Health Worker-Navigators work to increase cultural competence, improve access to health care for underserved communities, coordinate care for chronically ill people, and map community resources to improve the overall health of communities. Community Health Worker-Navigators play a critical role in bridging the gap between community, health care, government, and social service systems.

Required Courses – 16 Credits

CHWN 1000Advocacy and Outreach

2 cr

CHWN 1100Organization, Resources, Teaching and Capacity Building

3 cr

CHWN 1200Legal and Ethical Responsibilities for the Community Health Worker

1 cr

CHWN 1300Coordination, Documentation, Reporting, Informatics, Navigator and Care Coordinator for the Community Health Worker

3 cr

CHWN 1400Communication Skills and Cultural Competence

2 cr

CHWN 1500Health Promotion

3 cr

CHWN 2096Internship

2 cr

Other Certificate Requirements

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

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